Ocean Township (Ocean County) - Full-Time Police Officer

Job Announcement:

The Ocean Township Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer. 

Eligibility: 

• Must be a resident of New Jersey and a citizen of the United States;
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language well and intelligently and has a high school diploma or its equivalent;
• Is of good moral character and sound body and good health;
• Must be at least 18 years of age and prior to their 35th birthday;
• Is not convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude or which would make the person unfit to perform the duties of the office;
• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license;
• In order to meet Eligibility Requirements an applicant must have (1) of the following
  • Current BCPO certification or Class II certification;
  • or four (4) years of active military service with an honorable discharge;
  • or have completed 30 college credits from an accredited college or university plus at least two years of employment history.
  • or Bachelor’s degree signifying completion of the undergraduate curriculum and graduation from an accredited college or university
• Candidates must pass a physical fitness exam and an oral evaluation. After successful completion of these tests, the candidate will undergo a background investigation.
• Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, a medical examination to include a drug screening, medical exam and psychological evaluation will be conducted.

An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check, drug screening, physical fitness test, medical and physical examination along with a psychological examination. 

Salary and Benefits:

 An opportunity to start a career in an excellent community to live and work
 Enjoy a rotating 12 hour schedule with every other weekend off. 
 Guaranteed overtime opportunities
 6 personal days per year
 Up to 25vacation days per year
 15 sick days per year
 $1,500.00 annual uniform allowance
 New bulletproof vest provided every 5 years
 Deferred compensation plan
 Career development and promotional opportunities
 Educational incentives include:
 Paid college tuition reimbursement
 Up to $2,000.00 annual stipend for college degree

 Full health benefits through the New Jersey State Health Benefits Plan
 Includes dental and vision plans
 Enrollment in the New Jersey Police and Fire Pension System
 Early retirement in as early as 20 years
 Full pension after 30 years
 Free legal protection insurance
 Starting salary for 2024 is $46,000 (Step 1 after probation is $54,107); top salary for 2025 is $119,793

  

*** The Township of Ocean is an Equal Opportunity Employer ***

Please direct questions regarding this position to MRogalski@twpoceannj.gov