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Job Announcement:
Wallington Police Department
Now Accepting applications for Police Officers
Borough of Wallington is a square mile municipality with nearly 12,000 residents. Wallington Police Department handles over 16,000 calls for service annually, serving a very diverse population that is several miles west of New York City and close proximity to major entertainment facilities.
The Wallington Police Department seeks Police Officer candidates to safeguard a densely populated, culturally diverse borough with a prominent Eastern European immigrant community. Wallington is one of the most densely populated communities in the United States.
Minimum Requirements:
- Age: 18 to 35 years old at the time of application closing. Veterans may have time spent in active military service deducted from their attained age.
- Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen.
- Education: High School or Vocational High School graduate, or possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.
- License: A driver's license valid in New Jersey at the time of appointment.
Job Description/General Duties:
- Patrolling: Conducting patrols on foot or in an automobile within a designated jurisdiction.
- Enforcement: Enforcing local and state laws, ordinances, and motor vehicle regulations.
- Emergency Response: Responding to calls for service, accidents, and emergencies.
- Investigation: Securing crime scenes, interviewing witnesses, and collecting evidence.
- Reporting: Writing clear, accurate reports and maintaining essential departmental records.
- Court Testimony: Providing sworn testimony in municipal and superior courts.
- Community Relations: Assisting the public, providing information, and maintaining positive community interactions
Benefits
- Full medical and dental
- PFRS retirement system
- 457b deferred compensation and NJ supplemental annuity program.
Testing Requirements:
- Physical Assessment
- Writing Sample
Hiring Process:
- Resume Submission
- Physical Assessment and Writing Sample.
- Initial Interview
- Background, drug testing, final interview, psychological testing, academy training
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Borough of Wallington Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified individuals based on merit, qualifications, and job-related criteria. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The Wallington Police Department is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community it serves. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process for individuals with disabilities.
The Borough of Wallington and the Wallington Police Department comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action laws and regulations.
The Borough of Wallington Police Department is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please direct questions regarding this position to hiring@wallingtonpd.org
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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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