Job Announcement:
Town of Clinton
FULL TIME CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER
Application deadline: April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Why Join Us?
Serve Where You’re Celebrated. Join a law enforcement agency where the community knows your name and values your service. The Town of Clinton Police Department is built on a foundation of trust, partnership, and genuine human connection. We’re looking for service-minded professionals who want to make a visible impact every single day. Grow your skills in an environment that prizes professionalism and offers the unwavering support of the people you protect.
The Town of Clinton Police Department Advantage:
Total Peace of Mind: Compensation & Care
We believe those who protect the community should be well-protected themselves. We offer a premium compensation package designed for long-term stability:
Competitive Salary: Leading the way in regional pay scales.
Comprehensive Health: Robust medical coverage, including basic vision and dental.
Secure Future: Enrollment in a top-tier pension plan to ensure your long-term financial health.
Generous paid time off to keep you refreshed and ready.
When you join the Town of Clinton Police Department family, you will see that we invest heavily in your professional development through specialized units and training, including: SWAT, Firearms, and Investigations. Crisis Intervention and Community Engagement.
Leadership training is available that create avenues for promotion and command-level development.
We provide the tools and the culture you need to succeed in 21st-century policing: Access to state-of-the-art equipment and the latest law enforcement technology.
We offer a supportive environment built on mentorship, peer support, and a genuine focus on mental and physical wellness.
Join our family. and serve in a vibrant, close-knit community where the "thank-yous" are frequent, and the bond between the department and the citizens is unbreakable.
Requirements:
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be a resident of the state of NJ at time of appointment
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have a valid N.J. Drivers License
- MUST have Basic Course for Police Officers Certification from the New Jersey Police Training Commission (NJPTC), or will be graduating soon from the Alternate Route Candidate program. Preference given to veterans and/or college graduates.
Candidates must successfully complete various fitness for duty assessments, including:
- a comprehensive background investigation
- a psychological evaluation
- a medical examination
Experience:
Must have at least two years of work and/or life experience directly relating to a minimum of two of the following areas:
- Community service/involvement
- Interviewing, public speaking, and conflict resolution skills
- Problem solving, using creative methods to resolve issues
- Multi-cultural work and life experiences
Please direct questions regarding this position to mellis@clintonnjpd.org
About Law Enforcement Jobs
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.
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