Wharton Borough - Police Officer

Job Announcement

 BOROUGH OF WHARTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS

(Must have current NJ PTC certification, SLEO Class II waiver eligible or enrolled in a PTC Alternate Route course graduating before December 15, 2021)

SALARY

• Salary: $60,270

ABOUT THE BOROUGH OF WHARTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

• Located in Morris County & serves the communities of Wharton Borough & Mine Hill Township.
• The Borough of Wharton Police Department employs a total of 21 officers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• The applicant must be a resident of New Jersey and a citizen of the United States.
• The applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
• The applicant must have graduated from high school or possess a General Equivalency Degree (GED).
• The applicant must possess the ability to perform all the tasks and duties of a Police Officer.
• The applicant must possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
• The applicant must be of good moral character.
• The applicant must not have a criminal record.
• The applicant must possess a current New Jersey Police Training Certificate issued by the New Jersey Police Training Commission for a Police Officer,  Class II Special Officer (waiver eligible) or be enrolled in a PTC Alternate Route program which graduates no later than December 15, 2021.

HIRING PROCESS

Applicants must pass all phases of the hiring process:

• Resume review
• Two oral exams: 1.) Supervisor panel interview and 2.) Command interview
• Medical Exam
• Psychological testing
• Background investigation
• Drug Screening

The Borough of Wharton is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants shall be given full consideration.

Please direct questions regarding this position to whamilton@whartonpd.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.