Secaucus - Entry Level Police Officer
Job Announcement:
THE SECAUCUS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
Examination Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- As of the date the test is taken, must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and earned not less than sixty (60) credits from an accredited college or university or two (2) years of full time active service in the U.S. Military; service in the Reserve Component or National Guard equates to 2.5 college credits for each month of full time service or .25 college credits for each full day of “drill or annual training” status.
- Must be 21 - 35 years old.
- Must be 21 years old on the date of written examination and must not reach their 35th birthday prior to the date of appointment.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and New Jersey resident.
- Must have a valid New Jersey driver's license.
- Must pass a Written, Physical Fitness and Oral Examination.
SALARY INFORMATION:
- $35,000 (Academy)
- One-Time Uniform Stipend- $6,500 (Upon appointment)
- $42,124 (Upon Completion of Academy) - $152,262 (15 Steps)
Applications must be submitted electronically @ www.PoliceApp.com/SecaucusNJ
Applications will become available on June 13, 2025
Test Fee: $145.00
Application Deadline August 01, 2025 at 4:00 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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