Raritan Township - Certified Police Officer
Job Announcement:
HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT
Raritan Township - Certified Police Officer
Department: Raritan Township Police Department
Job Type: Certified Police Officer
Deadline: February 26, 2026
Location: 2 Municipal Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822
The Raritan Township Police Department is NOW ACCEPTING applications for the position of CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER. Starting salary for Patrol Officer is $60,255.00 with a top pay for Patrol Officer, at the end of current contract, at $155, 427.00.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A citizen of the United States of America
- Of good mental and physical health sufficient to satisfy the board of trustees of the Police and Fireman's Retirement System of New Jersey as to their eligibility for membership in the retirement system
- Of good moral character and free from the conviction of any crime constituting an indictable offense or any crime or offense involving moral turpitude
- Possess at least 60 credits from an accredited college or university
- Have a valid driver's license
- Currently NJPTC Certified. BCPO, Alternate Route Graduates or currently enrolled in a BCPO course, SLEO II or BCI Waiver Eligible Certifications (NJ.A.C 13:1-8.4)
- Able to otherwise meet all requirements of NJ.S.A. 40A:14-122 to 40A:14-127-1.
HIRING PROCESS:
- Resume Submission
- Department Interview
- Personal History Statement Submission
- Background Investigation
- Conditional Offer of Employment
- Psychological/Medical Screening/Drug Screening
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must apply at the following website: www.policeapp.com. Applicants must submit their cover letter and resume with their application. Please note the Application Fee is $35.00 (Non-Refundable).
Visit our website public documents page for additional information and resources.
RARITAN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Please direct questions regarding this position to bsutherland@raritantwppolice.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.
