Egg Harbor Township - Entry Level Police Officer

                             Egg Harbor Township Police Department is now Hiring for the Position of:

                                                                                                   Police Officer

The Egg Harbor Township Police Department is pleased to announce that it will be accepting applications for the position of Police Officer, for individuals who are not currently certified.

A non-refundable application fee of $60.00 will be charged to all applicants.

The deadline for applications is 11:59 P.M., January 9, 2026. All previous applications submitted to the Egg Harbor Township Police Department are null and void.

All applicants must take and pass a written examination. The minimum passing score is 70%.  The written examination will be held at the Egg Harbor Township Community Center (5045 English Creek Avenue, Egg Harbor Twp. NJ 08234) on the date of January 12, 2026.  All applicants must report to that location on that date, no later than 5:45 P.M., in proper business attire.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT QUALIFICATIONS HAVE CHANGED. Review the list of qualifications carefully to ensure that you are eligible for the position.  Per Township Ordinance, to be qualified for this position, the applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED, prior to appointment as an officer. Failure to meet these qualifications at the time of proposed appointment may eliminate the applicant from further consideration. 

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                     2026 Police Officer Salary Guide*

Step 1: $50,000                                         Step 7: $83,027
Step 2: $55,000                                         Step 8: $89,458
Step 3: $60,000                                         Step 9: $96,207
Step 4: $66,000                                         Step 10: $102,417
Step 5: $71,000                                         Step 11: $108,732
Step 6: $76,252                                         Step 12: $ 120,449                    
                               Top Salary: $126,600 

*Based on current contractual agreement, set to expire 12/2026.

BENEFITS & INCENTIVES:

• Paid Police Academy Training
• Full Medical Benefits
• Full Dental Coverage
• 108 vacation hours your first full year of service.
• Retirement after 30 years of service with a full pension.

College Incentive Program:

Every Police Officer shall have one hundred percent (100%) of their college credits paid for upon successful completion of their undergraduate and graduate courses. In addition, the Township shall reimburse the Police Officer for one hundred percent (100%) for the required textbooks upon successful completion of their undergraduate and graduate classes (Limitations Apply).

College Degree Stipend:

Annual Stipend of $2,500.00 for possessing a master's degree.

Uniform Allowance:

Annual Uniform reimbursement allowance of $800.00.

Annual Training:

Minimum of 60 hours of in-service training provided annually in areas including, but not limited to Firearms & Weapons proficiency, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Defensive Tactics, Active Shooter Response, De-Escalation/Use of Force and Officer Resiliency.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Police Officers employed by the Egg Harbor Township Police Department who exhibit a sound work ethic and commitment to the profession will have the opportunity to receive advanced training and assignment in select specialized units, that come with additional incentives depending on assignment, such as:

• Criminal Investigations Bureau
• Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team
• Hostage-Crisis Negotiator
• K9 Unit
• Bicycle Unit
• Motorcycle Unit
• Traffic Safety Unit
• Community Policing
• Field Training Unit
• Defensive Tactics, Weapons & Physical Fitness Instructor 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POLICE OFFICER:

Applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be a resident of New Jersey.
• Be at least 21 years of age & no older than 35 years of age at their time of appointment (N.J.S.A. 43:16A-3(1)).
• Possess a high school diploma or GED, prior to the date of appointment as an officer.
• Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• Have no criminal record.
• Must pass a written examination (minimum passing score is 70%).
• Must pass a physical fitness indicator test, with minimum scores of:
          - 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes, 55 seconds or less.
          - 300-meter run in 70.1 seconds or less.
          - Vertical jump of 15 inches or more.
          - 24 push-ups in 1 minute or less.
          - 28 sit-ups in 1 minute or less.  
• Must pass a physical examination conducted by a physician selected by Egg Harbor Township.
• Must be of sound moral character verified by a background investigation.
• Must pass an oral interview with the Chief of Police/Selection Committee.
• Must pass an oral interview with the Mayor and Township Committee.
• Must pass a psychological examination.

TESTING PROCEDURES (Sequence May Vary):

• Written Examination.
• Physical fitness indicator test.
• Background investigation.
• Oral interview with the Chief of Police/Selection Committee.
• Oral interview with the Mayor and Township Committee.
• Psychological exam.
• Medical exam.
• Drug screening.

POLICE ACADEMY & FIELD TRAINING:

Successful candidates that are hired are sent to the Police Academy, unless the applicant is appropriately certified by the Police Training Commission (PTC). The police academy is a training program that is approximately 22 weeks long.

Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, officers are assigned to the Patrol Division and to a Field Training Officer for an additional 16 weeks.

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

It is the policy of the Township to provide and encourage equal employment and business opportunity for all persons and to prohibit discrimination in employment and business practices.  The Township shall not discriminate on the basis of any sensory, mental, or physical disability in employment unless such a disability prevents the performance of the essential duties required of the position and which are bona fide occupational qualifications which cannot be accommodated without undue hardship.