Closter Police Department

The members of the Closter Police Department are committed to professionalism through the following core values:

SERVICE – Providing quality service and protection to all members of our community in an efficient and competent manner, while demonstrating courtesy, compassion, and understanding.

INTEGRITY – Upholding the public trust through honest, consistent, and forthright interactions with all people, fostering an atmosphere of mutual trust and cooperation.

RESPECT – Treating all individuals with dignity while promoting equality and fairness, and ensuring the protection of the Constitutional rights of all people.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of New Jersey at the time of appointment.
• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age. The maximum age for appointment shall be as established by law or regulation.
• Must be physically fit, in good health, and capable of performing the essential functions of a police officer.
• Must be of good moral character and have no criminal convictions or offenses that would adversely reflect upon the applicant's integrity or suitability for law enforcement.
  Education / Experience

A College Degree is preferred but not required. 

• Possess an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education; or
• Possess a valid New Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC) certification.

Hiring Process
Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process may be required to complete the following:

• Application review
• Oral interview
• Background investigation
• Medical examination
• Psychological evaluation
• Drug screening
  Successful candidates must also meet all requirements established by the New Jersey Police Training Commission.

Police Officer Recruitment

The members of the Closter Police Department are dedicated to serving the community with professionalism, integrity, and respect. We are seeking motivated individuals who are committed to public service and who possess the character and work ethic necessary to serve the residents of our community.

Our goal is to attract highly qualified individuals to our organization who share our mission and our values. As individuals, we embrace the core values of respect for human life, integrity, honesty, excellence, pride, teamwork and cooperation, accountability, problem-solving, and courage.