Job Announcement

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

(COUNTY OF WARREN)

POLICE OFFICER

Washington Township Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

NOTE: We are only accepting the first 150 applications. All applications are to be submitted via Policeapp.com and due on 03/22/2024.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be a citizen of the United States.
2. Must be a resident of New Jersey at the time of application.
3. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
4. Must be of good moral character.
5. Must be at least eighteen (18) years old but not more than thirty-five (35) years
old at time of application.
6. Must not have been convicted of a crime or arrested and found guilty of a motor
vehicle offense.
7. Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.
8. Must satisfy all requirements of police licensing pursuant to NJSA 52:17B.

TESTING INFORMATION

1. PHYSICAL TEST: The physical test is scheduled for April 13th, 2024.  (NOTE: TIMES FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATION WILL BE SENT OUT ONCE JOB POST IS CLOSED)

   • Location: Warren Hills Regional High School 41 Jackson Valley Rd. Washington NJ, 07882
   • Physical test is comprised of the following (5) events as per the NJ PTC:
   1. Push Ups- 1 minute timed event- 24 repetitions minimum
   2. Sit Ups- 1 minute timed event- 28 repetitions minimum
   3. 1.5 Mile Run- Timed event- 15:55 minutes minimum
   4. 300 meter run- 70.1 second minimum
   5. Vertical Jump- 15 inch minimum

REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSING THE PHYSICAL TEST:

• The PTC minimum score in each event must be met in order to move on to the next physical event.
• A failure to meet the minimum score in an event will result in your disqualification from the hiring process.
• Exceeding the PTC minimum will result in additional points as per the departmental hiring policy. 
• Applicants are required to score at least (25) points to successfully pass the physical test. 
• Must bring at least (1) valid government issued photo identification.

WRITTEN EXAM

• Date and Time: To be announced upon completion of Physical Test.
• Location: Warren Hills Regional High School cafeteria – 41 Jackson Valley Rd Washington NJ, 07882
• Administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police
• A minimum passing score of 70% is needed to move on to the next portion of the hiring process.
• Must bring at least (1) valid government issued photo identification.

HIRING PROCESS

• Physical test administered by the Washington Township Police Department
• Written test administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police
• Oral interviews conducted by Washington Township Police Department
• Comprehensive Background investigation
• Medical examination
• Psychological screening
• Drug testing.
• Pre-academy physical test as per PTC

SALARY

• Starting salary for 2024 is $40,000.00 (Recruit) $48,960.00 upon completion of Police Academy
• Top step Patrol Officer as per Appendix C of the current contract is $121,712.12.

Please direct questions regarding this position to hayes@wtpd.net

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.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.