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Department: Clinton Township Police Department
Job Title: PTC Certified - Class II Police Officer
Salary: Range – $45-50 an hour
Deadline: July 11, 2026, 11:59 PM (EST)
Contact: Lt. Sean Ross - sross@ctpd.org
Location: Clinton Township, NJ
The Clinton Township Police Department is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer to join our team in a dual-role position providing administrative support to command staff while also serving in a School Resource Officer capacity within the Clinton Township School District.
This position offers a unique opportunity for an officer who is organized, self-directed, and committed to community engagement, youth mentorship, and professional law enforcement service.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Clinton Township Police Department is seeking a professional, motivated, and detail-oriented Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer to serve in a dual assignment providing administrative support to department leadership while also assisting with school-based law enforcement and community outreach functions.
In the School Resource Officer capacity, the officer will assist with school safety initiatives, student engagement, and instructional programming within the school district. The officer may be responsible for teaching classroom-based programs such as the Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (LEAD) curriculum or similar law enforcement educational programs designed to promote responsible decision-making, drug awareness, and violence prevention. If the applicant is not SRO certified, the Department will consider training the chosen applicant to achieve the certification required.
If the situation arises, this position may also be used in an administrative capacity. If this situation occurs, the officer will function as an operational support member to command staff, assisting with records management, regulatory compliance, public records requests, and departmental administrative coordination.
This is an excellent opportunity for an officer who enjoys community policing, youth mentorship, and structured administrative work within a progressive law enforcement agency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
School Resource Officer Responsibilities
- Assist with school safety and security within the Clinton Township School District.
- Serve as a positive liaison between law enforcement, school administration, students, and the community.
- Participate in school safety planning and emergency preparedness initiatives.
- Teach classroom-based educational programs including the Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (LEAD) curriculum or similar youth development programs.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to students and assist school staff with behavioral and safety concerns.
- Participate in school events, assemblies, and community outreach programs.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and maintain reports, correspondence, memoranda, and official records.
- Process and manage OPRA requests, Common Law requests, and expungement documentation.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with the N.J. State Association of Chiefs of Police Accreditation Program.
- Maintain personnel files, case records, training records, and other sensitive departmental documentation.
- Coordinate internal administrative processes and assist with policy tracking and documentation control.
- Provide direct administrative support to command staff.
- Utilize department RMS and law enforcement databases for documentation and reporting functions.
- Assist with scheduling, inter-agency communication, and internal coordination.
Operational Responsibilities
- Perform patrol or other field assignments when operationally required.
- Assist with special events, traffic details, and community policing initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all statutory requirements for appointment as a Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer under New Jersey law, including:
- Citizen of the United States and resident of the State of New Jersey.
- Of good mental and bodily health.
- Able to read, write, and speak the English language well and intelligently.
- Of good moral character and free from conviction of any crime constituting an indictable offense or any crime or offense involving moral turpitude.
- Able to pass written, oral, physical, and psychological examinations.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; OR 80 college credits with degree completion within one year of hire; OR 60 college credits with 24 months of employment or military experience; OR 30 college credits with 24 months of active duty military service (Township Ordinance §4-52).
- Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
- Currently NJPTC Certified: BCPO, Alternate Route Graduate or currently enrolled in a BCPO course, SLEO II, or BCI Waiver Eligible Certifications (N.J.A.C. 13:1-8.4).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- School Resource Officer certification or prior SRO experience.
- Certification or willingness to obtain instructor certification for the Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (LEAD) program.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience handling OPRA, expungements, or public records compliance.
- Familiarity with NJ Chiefs Accreditation standards.
- Experience with Records Management Systems (RMS).
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
HIRING PROCESS
- Application Submission via PoliceApp.com
- Department Interview
- Interview with Chief of Police and Township Administrator
- Conditional Offer of Employment
- Background Investigation
- Psychological Evaluation
- Medical Examination and Drug Screening
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through PoliceApp.com.
Please direct questions regarding this position to sross@ctpd.org
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