Job Overview Department Netcong Borough Police Department Type Certified Job Title Probationary Police Officer NJPTC Certified Salary $51,069 to $115,729 Registration Fee $35.00 Contact acoppolella@netcong.org Location Netcong, NJ

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Job Announcement

NETCONG POLICE DEPARTMENT

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER

Accepting applications for NJ PTC CERTIFIED OR

SLEO Class II that are currently waiver eligible

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Possess an Associated Degree 60 College Credits from an accredited College or University by time of appointment or two years of active military or law enforcement service.
• NEW JERSEY P.T.C. Certified OR SLEO Class II that are currently waiver eligible.
• Currently enrolled in a New Jersey P.T.C. alternate route program.  
• Between the age of Must be ages 18-35
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must be a resident of New Jersey at the time of appointment

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teaching preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; detaining suspects.
• Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help; observing violations; making arrests.
• Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence; interviewing victims and witnesses; interrogating suspects.
• Documents observations and actions by radioing information; completing reports.
• Reports observations and actions by testifying in court.
• Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments.
• Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic; enforcing laws and ordinances; investigating accidents; providing escort; reporting unsafe streets and facilities.
• Minimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims; radioing for medical assistance.

 

Please direct questions regarding this position to acoppolella@netcong.org

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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