Job Announcement:

Plainsboro Police Department Recruitment

The Plainsboro Township Police Department, Middlesex County, NJ, is accepting applications from certified candidates for a position of full-time Police Officer. Candidates shall not be under any contractual obligation to another department under NJSA 40A:14-178 or must be willing to satisfy any training reimbursement to the prior department. This position is for Police Training Commission fully certified officers, or SLEO II officers that are eligible for waiver.  Alternate Route Candidates must graduate from the academy by the closing date to be considered. 

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be a US citizen and a resident of NJ.
• Applicants must be PTC Certified BCPO or SLEO II eligible for waiver .
• 21 years of age, must not reach the age of 35 prior to date of hire.
• Applicant shall be of good moral character, sound body, and good health.
• Applicants shall be able to read and write the English language well.
• Applicants shall have no convictions of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
• An Associates/Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, but not required.
• Applicants with no college degree will be required to obtain a minimum of sixty college credits within three years of employment date (education reimbursement offered through the collective bargaining agreement).

An applicant must have two (2) years of verifiable employment, or a minimum of two (2) years active military service with honorable discharge.

Applicants are required to pass oral boards, extensive background investigation, medical and psychological examinations, and a drug test prior to appointment.

Applicants shall provide the following documents at the time of application:

• Resume and Letter of Interest
• Proof of Education/military (if applicable)
• Copy of valid NJ Driver’s License
• Copy of PTC Certification
• For candidate(s) who are bi-lingual, please depict what language(s) you speak, read, and write fluently

Applications can be completed and submitted online at:

www.PoliceApp.com/PlainsboroTwpNJ

All applications, cover letters, and resumes shall be submitted through PoliceApp.

There is a $35 fee to apply, which will be paid through PoliceApp.

*** No applications will be accepted in person at the Police Department***

2025 Starting Salary: $66,712 

Applications must be received through PoliceApp by February 28, 2025.

*Plainsboro Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

DIVISIONS

•  Administrative Bureau
•  Patrol Division
•  Traffic Bureau
•  Detective Bureau

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

•  Bicycle Patrol
•  Crash Reconstruction
•  Community Policing Officers
•  Training Officers
•  Evidence Officers
•  Field Training Officers
•  Firearms Instructors
•  Defensive Tactics Instructors

 

BENEFITS

•  Starting Pay $66,712 nine steps to top pay $128,752
•  Additional 120 hours of holiday time off or paid out at the end of the year
•  Paid Vacation, Personal Time, 40 Time and Compensatory Time.
•  Paid holidays, accrued sick time
•  Medical, Dental, Paid Sick Leave
•  12-Hour Pitman Schedule 6am - 6pm, 6pm - 6am.
•  Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, Traffic Bureau
•  $85/$95 Extra Duty Rate/Traffic Control
•  4 Hour Minimum Overtime pay
•  Extensive in-service training and specialized career opportunities
•  Education Reimbursement Program
•  Specialized Training Opportunities
•  Outer Carrier Vest and Class B Uniform
•  Uniforms and Dry Cleaning Provided by Department
•  Visible Tattoos Policy and Facial Hair Authorized
•  One Hour of PT time on duty in Departmental Gym
•  Twice a year Financial Stipend for Physical Training Test
•  Wellness Days
•  Monthly Jiu Jitsu Club
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Please direct questions regarding this position to jdellbeni@plainsboropolice.com

 

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.

 

Please direct questions regarding this position to jdellbeni@plainsboropolice.com