Job Announcement:
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Certified Full-Time Police Officer
The Galloway Township Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Certified Full-Time Police Officer. We are seeking motivated, dedicated, and qualified individuals who are committed to professionalism, integrity, and serving the Galloway Township community.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be New Jersey residents and possess one of the following certifications:
New Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC) Certification: Successful completion of the Basic Course for Police Officers (BCPO).
Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II (SLEO II) Certification: Applicants must be eligible for a waiver of training through the New Jersey Police Training Commission.
Please Note: This recruitment process is limited to applicants possessing the certifications listed above. The Galloway Township Police Department is not accepting applicants who require out-of-state law enforcement training waivers or applicants whose only certification is in corrections.
Age Requirements
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and generally must not have reached their 35th birthday at the applicable eligibility date, subject to exceptions permitted under New Jersey law.
Certain exceptions may apply based on prior qualifying law enforcement or military service. Applicants are encouraged to review the Municipal Police Officer Maximum Hiring Age Information Sheet for additional information.
Selection Process
Candidates selected to advance in the hiring process will be required to:
Participate in an in-person oral interview.
Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation.
Successfully complete a psychological evaluation.
Successfully complete a medical examination.
All appointments are contingent upon the successful completion of the hiring process and satisfaction of applicable New Jersey Police Training Commission requirements.
Salary and Benefits
The Galloway Township Police Department offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package in accordance with the Mainland PBA Local #77 Rank & File Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Applicants are encouraged to review the linked Rank & File Collective Bargaining Agreement for detailed information regarding salary, benefits, and other employment provisions.
Please note that the current agreement expires on December 31, 2026.
Eligible full-time police officers participate in the New Jersey Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS), subject to applicable membership requirements.
Application Information
This is a certified officer recruitment process, not an entry-level hiring announcement. Applicants who do not possess the required certifications or meet the stated eligibility requirements will not be considered.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled by a qualified candidate.
For additional information about the Galloway Township Police Department, visit www.GTPD.org or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@gtpd.org.
Galloway Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Please direct questions regarding this position to recruitment@gtpd.org
About Law Enforcement Jobs
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 account to monitor for updates.