Job Announcement

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

Join the Harrison Township Police Department!

Now Hiring: Certified Full-Time Police Officer

Minimum Qualifications:

• Police Training Commission (PTC) Certified OR PTC Class II Certified with the ability to attend additional training required to obtain a waiver to full-time status
• U.S. citizen and a resident of the State of New Jersey at the time of appointment
• Meet PFRS eligibility requirements
• Proficient in English reading, writing, speaking
• Good moral character with no disqualifying criminal history or offenses of moral turpitude
• Able to pass exams as required (oral, written, physical, psychological)
• Meet essential general duties, responsibilities and requirements of a police officer
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or service in the United States Military for a period of at least 2 years preferred
• Valid New Jersey driver's license
• Meet all requirements under N.J.S. 40A:14-122 to N.J.S. 40A:14-127

Benefits:

• Starting salary range: $50,963.86 - $81,606.75.  Salary is directly dependent upon prior experience.  2023 Top Patrol Base Salary: $108,191.67
• Healthcare package
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick time
• Overtime/extra duty opportunities
• College reimbursement
• Pension
• Visit www.HTPDNJ.com to learn more about our agency

Please direct questions regarding this position to recruitment@htwpd.us

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.