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Type: Entry Level
Job Title: Glen Ridge - Police Officer
Salary: $33,949 - $123,000 *compensation based on experience
Deadline: Jan 16, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Location: Glen Ridge, NJ
Fee: $60.00

Job Announcement:

Glen Ridge Police Department, NJ Police Jobs

GLEN RIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
 POLICE OFFICERS

The Glen Ridge Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.   In order to be eligible to meet our agencies criteria a candidate MUST meet the following minimum requirements.  There are no exceptions!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Education:
    • Bachelors Degree, from an accredited college or
    • 60 College credits from an accredited college or university or
    • Two years military experience with 30 college credits from an accredited college or university
    • Two years law enforcement experience with 30 college credits from an accredited college or university
  • Be licensed by the state of New Jersey to operate motor vehicles.
  • Be of good moral character
  • Be of good health and sound in body and mind
  • Be a legally qualified voter
  • Never have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude
  • Meet the qualifications necessary for membership in the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System, state of New Jersey
  • Never have been a member of any party or group or organization advocating the overthrow of the government of the United States, or any sate thereof.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include but is not limited to the following:

  • Protect life, private and public property 
  • Prepare and present detailed written reports and cases for prosecutions and/or investigations of criminal, civil, and traffic offenses. 
  • Communicate effectively with the public, other agencies, in court and other formal settings 
  • Ability and willingness to work a variety of shifts of up to twelve hours duration or longer, including nights, weekends, and legal holidays. 
  • Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits and warrants. 
  • Have a prerequisite level of computer knowledge and familiarity in order to perform computer inquiries and type reports on computer system. 
  • Ability and willingness to lead others in solving community problems, facilitating discussion, and negotiating solutions. 
  • Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views and opinions of suspects and others encountered in an antagonistic environment. 
  • Stop traffic violators and take appropriate action, identify suspicious individuals and investigate their activities. 
  • Be able to safely operate a motor vehicle often under adverse conditions. 
  • Apprehend violators or offenders of the law, sometimes involving substantial elements of personal danger. In instances where lawful arrests are resisted, the officer must be prepared and able at times, through high levels of physical exertion, to protect citizens, themselves, fellow officers, and overcome the resistance

Preference Given

1-     Glen Ridge Residents

2-     Glen Ridge Borough Employees

3-     NJ PTC Certification

HOW TO APPLY

  • All applications will be completed online at www.PoliceApp.com/GlenridgeNJ   
  • NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Phase 1-Application
    Phase 2-Background investigation
    Phase 3- Preliminary Interview
    Phase 4-Oral Interview
    Phase 5-Medical Examination including drug testing
    Phase 6- PTC Physical Assessment
    Phase 7- Psychological Examination

BENEFITS

  • Health Benefits
  • New Jersey Police & Fire Retirement System

GLEN RIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please direct questions regarding this position to djgnardellis@glenridgenj.org


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.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp account to monitor for updates.

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