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OCEANPORT BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Oceanport Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Probationary Police Officer. The Department is seeking proactive and community oriented Officers to join our team.
Police Officer requirements are as follows:
- Applicants must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of New Jersey, and possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License at the time of appointment.
- Must be between 18 to 35 years of age.
- Possess a valid New Jersey PTC BCPO certificate or Class II Special Officer Waiver Eligible.
- Shall have graduated from high school or possess GED, and possess 60 college credits, or have prior military and or law enforcement experience.
- Must be able to pass a physical examination, psychological examination, and capable of meeting the required firearms qualifications mandated by the Attorney General Guidelines.
About our Department:
- Currently 17 Sworn, 2 Class II, 1 Class III, 1 Class I (18 Sworn 1/1/26)
- Salary: $46,143.52 - $131,059.04 12 Steps (Current contract ends 12/31/25)
- Schedule: 12-Hour Pitman Schedule 7am - 7pm, 7pm - 7am (monthly rotation)
- Uniform: Outer Carrier and Class B Uniform
- Extra Duty Rate: $91/hr increases each year
- Department Gym: Workout time on-duty
- Visible Tattoos and Facial Hair Allowed
- Training: Extensive in-service training, specialized training opportunities
Please direct questions regarding this position to admin@oceanportpolice.org
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Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
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