Paramus - Police Officer
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Paramus Police Minimum Application Requirements
The Paramus Police Department will be accepting applications for the position of Police Officer from candidates who meet the listed Paramus Police Minimum Application Requirements
APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED AT POLICEAPP.COM STARTING: October 1, 2025
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TO POLICEAPP.COM BY October 30, 2025
The position of Police Officer that candidates are applying for with the Paramus Police Department is an entry level position regardless of background or experience.
Selection Process
All qualifications must be met on or before 12/31/2025. The process may also include a written examination, physical fitness test, extensive background investigation, oral interview and upon conditional appointment, a medical examination and psychological evaluation.
Education
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University recognized by the N.J. Department of Higher Education.
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The Paramus Police Department will also accept 64 credits from an Accredited College or University for individuals who have an Honorable Discharge from the United States Military after serving two full years of active duty.
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The Paramus Police Department will also accept 64 credits for individuals who have two years of police experience as a Law Enforcement Officer with at least one of these as a fully certified Municipal Police Officer, Sheriffs Officer or State Trooper in the State of New Jersey. (Full Municipal PTC or State Police Equivalent. No waivers will be accepted or applied for).
All qualifications must be met on or before 12/31/25.
Age
All candidates must be at least 18 years of age on the date of application and not reach their 35th birthday on the date of appointment.
Residency
Must be a resident of the State of New Jersey for not less than six months and must be a citizen of the United States.
Driver’s License
Candidates must have a current valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
Background
Candidates must have a good reputation and be of sound moral character. Any conviction for an indictable offense or any other crimes and offenses are subject to evaluation during a background investigation.
Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:A14-122, N.J.S.A. 52:17B.71b and N.J.A.C. 13:1-10.2.
The Paramus Police Department is committed to equal employment opportunity and will make a good faith effort to meet specific goals for recruiting a diverse workforce in terms of people of color and gender diversity representative of the community the agency serves.
Please direct questions regarding this position to policeapplicants@paramuspolice.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.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp account to monitor for updates.
