Closter - Level 1 - NJ PTC Certified Police Officer 2024

Job Overview Department Closter Police Department Type Certified Job Title Level 1 - NJ PTC Certified Police Officer 2024 Registration Fee $85.00 Contact VSARUBBI@CLOSTERPOLICE.ORG Location Closter, NJ

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CLOSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT

Level 1 PTC CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

The Closter Police Department is currently recruiting for the position of New Jersey PTC Certified Police Officer.

• Applications must be submitted by 3/15/2024  via  www.policeapp.com/ClosterNJ 
• No applications will be accepted at the Police Department.   
• This hiring list may remain active for up to two years. 
• Once you have completed your application and relevant documentation, do not call the Closter Police Department.  Candidates who are selected to continue in the hiring process will be contacted by Sgt. Vincent Sarubbi with further instructions via the Police App system.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The Closter Police Department will be accepting applications for the position of New Jersey PTC Certified Probationary Police Officer from candidates who meet the below listed Closter Police Department Minimum Application Requirements.

The position of Probationary Police Officer that candidates are applying for with Closter Police Department is an entry level position regardless of background or experience. The starting salary in 2024 is, $45,967.

Selection Process 

Candidates must possess a New Jersey  Police Training Course certificate for the “Basic Course for Police Officers” or have completed / currently enrolled in the Alternate Route Basic Police Officer Program at a New Jersey Police Training Commission approved school. The process will also include an extensive background investigation, oral interview, and upon conditional appointment, a medical examination, psychological evaluation and drug test.

Education                            

• Candidates must have a Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the NJ Department of Higher Education     
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• An associate degree in Criminal justice or Police science from an accredited college or university recognized by the NJ Department of Higher Education
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• In lieu of a college degree a candidate must possess a valid NJ PTC.

Age                                        

All candidates must be at least 18 years of age on date of application, and not reached their 35^th birthday on the date of appointment.

Residency                            

Must be a resident of the State of New Jersey upon the date of appointment and must be a citizen of the United States.

Background

Candidates must have a good reputation and be if sound moral character. Any conviction for an indictable offense or any other crime and offenses are subject to evaluation during the background investigation.

The Borough of Closter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to VSARUBBI@CLOSTERPOLICE.ORG

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.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.