Town of Clinton - Certified Police Officer

Town of Clinton
FULL TIME CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

Application deadline: September 12th 2025 5:00pm

Why Join Us? 

The Town of Clinton Police Department is a progressive, community-oriented agency dedicated to public safety, integrity, and service. We pride ourselves on professionalism, teamwork, and strong community partnerships. As a member of our department, you will have the opportunity to serve a supportive community, develop specialized skills, and grow in your law enforcement career.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package (healthcare, pension, paid time off)
• Opportunities for Advancement & Specialized Training (SWAT, investigations, community policing, firearms, crisis intervention)
• Supportive Team Environment focused on officer wellness, mentorship, and leadership development
• State-of-the-art Equipment & Technology to support modern policing
• The chance to serve in a vibrant, close-knit community where officers are respected and valued.

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 military 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