Shrewsbury - Police Officer & SLEO II

Department: Shrewsbury Police Department

Type: Entry Level
Certified

Job Title: Shrewsbury - Police Officer & SLEO II

Salary: $47,000

Deadline: Jun 1, 2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Contact: tpolk@shrewsburyboro.com

Location: Shrewsbury, NJ

Fee: $40.00

Job Announcement:

Shrewsbury Borough Police Department

Now Accepting applications for Police Officer and SLEO II

Shrewsbury Borough, New Jersey, a small and affluent community in Monmouth County with an estimated population of around 4,000 residents, is served by the Shrewsbury Borough Police Department (SBPD). This historic borough, spanning approximately 2.2 square miles, offers a charming suburban lifestyle with tree-lined streets, a vibrant downtown along Broad Street (Route 35) featuring boutique shops and restaurants, and proximity to the Jersey Shore and the Shrewsbury River.

The Shrewsbury Borough Police Department stands out for its deep community ties, proactive diversity recruitment, and tailored policing in a historic, affluent 4,000-resident borough. With a small, dedicated team of 16 officers, the SBPD fosters trust through personalized programs, accountability measures, and a commitment to reflecting Shrewsbury’s demographics. For candidates, it offers a unique opportunity to serve a close-knit community with a high quality of life, near the Jersey Shore and New York City, prioritizing meaningful impact over the pace of larger departments.

Minimum Requirements

Valid NJ PTC Certificate for Class A or SLEO II waiverable. Valid NJ driver's license. Candidates must have a high school diploma or G.E.D

Benefits

Pension and Health Benefits

*Lateral transfer starting salary step negotiable*

Hiring Process

Oral interview, medical examination, psychological examination, drug screening and background check

The Borough of Shrewsbury is an equal opportunity employer

Please direct questions regarding this position to tpolk@shrewsburyboro.com

About Law Enforcement Jobs

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.

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