Metuchen - NJPTC Certified Police Officer

Join the Metuchen Police Department

Now Accepting Résumés for Full-Time NJ PTC Certified Police Officer

Are you ready to serve a vibrant community with a progressive police department that values professionalism, modern policing, and cultural awareness? The Metuchen Police Department is seeking dedicated and qualified candidates to join our team as full-time Police Officers.

Compensation

• Starting Salary: $55,585 (higher for candidates with prior full-time police experience)
• Top Salary (2026): $146,139

Qualifications

• Must be 21–35 years of age at time of appointment
• U.S. Citizen & New Jersey resident with valid NJ Driver’s License
• High school diploma or GED
• PTC certification (Basic Police Officer or SLEO II waiver eligible) OR enrollment in a PTC Alternate Route course with graduation before 1/15/2026
• Able to pass background, medical, psychological, and drug testing
• Must be able to obtain or renew NJ PTC LEO License

Hiring Process

• Résumé review
• Oral interview(s)
• Background investigation
• Medical & psychological exams
• Drug test

Why Join Us?

The Metuchen Police Department is a progressive, community-focused agency that values professionalism and modern policing. We embrace cultural changes in law enforcement, allowing visible tattoos (except face, neck, hands), facial hair, and the option to wear tactical outer carriers

How to Apply

Submit résumés by 10/10/2025 via email to rbelluscio@metuchenpd.org or by mail to:
Capt. Robert Belluscio
Metuchen Police Department

The Metuchen Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants shall be given full consideration.