Denville Township - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Announcement

 


DENVILLE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

POLICE OFFICER

All applications and documents must be submitted online through PoliceApp.  No applications or information should be dropped off or mailed to Denville Township Police Department.  All submissions are required to be completed online.

The Denville Township Police Department is actively seeking qualified, professional and energetic applicants for the position of Police Officer who possess the department’s Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Fairness, Compassion, and Respect. 

GENERAL DUTIES

To adequately perform the function of a patrol officer, the employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position. For a list of the General Duties review the downloadable document under the apply now button above. 

SALARY

• Starting salary 2019; $45,675 plus full health benefits and enrollment in New Jersey pension system.

ABOUT DENVILLE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

• The Denville Township Police Department is comprised of 33 sworn police officers, 5 Class III officers, and 15 civilian employees including dispatchers, animal control officers and records clerks. The Township has a residential population of approximately 14,000 residents and covers approximately 14 square miles in the center of Morris County. This geographical location is what gives Denville the nickname “The Hub of Morris County”.   Denville Township has 7 schools (including 3 high schools), a hospital and is bisected by Routes 80, 46 and 10. Denville has a mix of residential and business areas and our Town Center is often recognized as one of the best in New Jersey for shopping and dining.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must not be less than 18 years old nor more than 35 years at time of appointment (however, age restrictions shall not conflict with the current state and federal law).
• Applicants must be of sound body, good moral character, and in good health sufficient to satisfy the board of trustees of the police and firemen’s retirement system (PFRS) of New Jersey as to the eligibility for membership in the retirement system.
• Candidate must possess a minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited college or university, with preference provided to applicants who have a B.A./B.S. degree. (Military Service can NOT be substituted for college credits)
• Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and a legal resident of the State of New Jersey
• Applicant must possess a valid New Jersey Driver License
• Applicant must not have been convicted of a crime.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must pass a physical agility test. (Standards and Wavier are located at the top of this page under the apply now button)
  Applicants must pass an entry level police officer exam administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police.  Applicants that are currently PTC certified are waived from the written test requirement and will proceed directly to the next phase of the hiring process.

TEST DATES

Testing dates are as follows.  There will be no make ups.  Mark your calendars accordingly.  There will be no refunds if you are unable to make the dates for any reason. 

Physical Agility: 

Date: October 6, 2019
Time: 0700 Hrs.
Location: Morris Hills High School
Address: 520 West Main St
City/State/Zip: Rockaway, NJ 07866

Important Note: You must also print the Physical Agility Wavier and have it signed by your doctor.  This waiver MUST be presented at the time of the physical agility test. Without the waiver, you will not be allowed to participate.

Written Test: 

Date: November 6, 2019
Time: 1830 Hrs.
Location: Morris Knolls High School
Address: 50 Knoll Drive
City/State/Zip: Rockaway, NJ 07866

Study guides for the written exam will be available for you to pick up at the Denville Township Police Department no earlier than r October 10th, at 8:00 am.  You must print the application confirmation you will receive from PoliceApp after submitting your application and turn it in to the PD in order to receive your study guide.

HIRING PROCESS

The hiring process shall consist of all of the following

• Physical Agility Test
• Written Examination (waived for PTC certified candidates).
• Several Interviews consisting of varied staff members of the Denville Township Police Department
• Extensive Background Investigation
• Psychological Examination
• Medical Examination
• Drug Testing

Successful Applicant may then be sent for training to a New Jersey Police Training Commission Approved Police Academy

OUR MISSION STATEMENT AND CORE VALUES

It is the mission of the Denville Township Police Department to serve our citizens by enforcing the laws of the State of New Jersey and the ordinances of the Township of Denville, preserving the public peace, protecting life and property, promoting traffic safety, and engaging in activities that benefit all in our community, from our youth to our senior citizens, through programs of education and crime prevention, and to accomplish these goals by adhering to a core set of values that include integrity, honesty, fairness, respect and compassion.

INTEGRITY

Integrity is the hallmark of the Denville Township Police Department and we are committed to the highest performance of moral standards, ethical conduct, and trustworthiness in all relationships.

We hold ourselves accountable for our actions both on and off duty and take pride in a professional level of service and fairness to all.

HONESTY

Department members are committed to this character quality that includes truthfulness in our relationships with others, investigations and report writing and testifying in court.

FAIRNESS

We treat all people impartially, justly and unbiased, with consideration, empathy and compassion.  We are equally responsive to our employees and the community we serve.

RESPECT

We treat all persons in a dignified and courteous manner, and exhibit understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity, both in our professional and personal endeavors.

We guarantee to uphold the principles and values embodied in the Constitutions of the United States and the State of New Jersey.

COMPASSION

We understand that we come to the aid of many people that are physically injured, emotionally scarred, or are victims of crime and these people need to be treated with sympathy and concern for their well-being.

Please direct questions regarding this position to swelsch@denvillepolice.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.