Secaucus - Police Officer - Lateral Transfer
Job Announcement:
THE SECAUCUS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING QUALIFIED LATERAL TRANSFER CANDIDATES
Basic Course for Police Officers- NEW JERSEY ONLY. Out-of-State and/or Corrections NEED NOT APPLY.
Requirements:
- All lateral transfer applicants must have at least 18 months of full-time law enforcement
experience and possess a valid NJ PTC Certificate (Basic Course for Police Officers-
NEW JERSEY ONLY). - All lateral transfer applicants must have earned at least 60 credits from an accredited
college or university; or, alternatively, the prospective applicant may substitute full-time
service in the United States Military with each year of military service being the
equivalent of 30 college credits; service in a Reserve Component or National Guard of
the United States military shall be equivalent to 2.5 college credits for every month
served on "active duty"; status plus .25 college credits for every full day on "drill or
annual training"; status. - All lateral transfer applicants must be able to pass a physical fitness test.
Salary and Benefits:
- The Secaucus Police Department offers its lateral transfer candidates the unique ability
to negotiate his/her own starting salary in the step guide based on prior law enforcement
training and experience. - Perhaps most importantly, we are one of only a handful of departments in the state that
offers coverage under the State Health Benefits Plan (Medical, Dental, and Prescription
Drug insurance—a $50k+/year package) at a fixed cost to the member of only 1.5% of
his/her annual salary. In many cases, this represents a savings of over $12,000/year. - As an extension of the overall benefits package, all members are entitled to $500/year in
reimbursements for vision-related expenses. - All new hires receive a $6,500 uniform/equipment allowance upon hiring.
- Annual stipend/incentive for all college credits earned at accredited institutions in the
Criminal Justice field. - 2025 Top Pay Patrolman Salary - $152,262.53
Application Deadline August 1st , 2025 at 12:00 pm
Mayor Michael J. Gonnelli and Town Council
Gary Jeffas, Esq., Town Administrator, EEO
The Town of Secaucus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please direct questions regarding this position to spdrecruitment@secaucusnjpolice.gov
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