Somerville - Entry Level Police Officer
Job Overview
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Job Announcement
SOMERVILLE (NJ) POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW HIRING FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER
Minimum Qualifications
- US Citizen
- NJ Resident
- 18-35 Years of Age
- Valid NJ Driver’s License
- High School Graduate (or GED)
- Must possess a NJ PTC Basic Course for Police Officers certification OR currently attending a NJ police academy as an Alternate Route Recruit
- IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Candidates requiring a PTC waiver and Non-Certified candidate applications WILL NOT be accepted.
- Applications from candidates that are CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN AND ATTENDING a NJ Police Academy Basic Course for Police Officers course as an Alternate Route Recruit WILL BE accepted.
- Applicants are to upload a copy of their current resume and cover letter addressed to the attention of Chief Dennis Manning.
Salary/Benefits
- Starting Salary of $69,160
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Days
- Personal Time
- Compensatory Time
- Pitman Schedule
- Employee Health Benefits
- Dental Plan
- NJ Police and Fire Pension
The Somerville Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please direct questions regarding this position to administrative@somervillepd.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.