Job Overview Department Summit Police Department Type Entry Level Certified Job Title Full Time Police Officer Salary $53,424 to $57,522 Registration Fee $35.00 Contact ngriffiths@spdnj.org Location Summit, NJ

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SUMMIT POLICE DEPARTMENT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Probationary Police Officer / Full Time

The City of Summit Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer, full time, with two (2) anticipated openings.

Minimum Requirements:

Must possess a current New Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC) – Basic Course for Police Officer (BCPO) certification, possess a valid certificate from a New Jersey PTC recognized police academy signifying completion of the Basic Course for Police Officer; or be an active police academy (NJ PTC-BCPO) trainee;

Applicants must meet the minimum requirements to be eligible for this employment opportunity. The minimum requirements include:

• Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of New Jersey and possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
• Must have received a minimum of 60 college credits, or military service or 2 years of law enforcement service.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Shall not have been convicted of any indictable offense or any crime or offense involving moral turpitude.
• Shall meet the age requirements as set forth by the NJ Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) and state statute.
• Possess the ability to perform all the tasks and duties of a Police Officer;
• Pass a medical and psychological examination;
• Pass an extensive background investigation to include drug screening;

Ability to speak fluent Spanish is a plus.

Applicants must be able to successfully pass a background investigation, psychological screening, drug screening and medical exam.

Applicants with limited access to a computer can contact Nikki Griffiths at 908-277-9472 for further assistance.

Starting Salary: $53,424 to $57,522

Applications are due by the end the business, Friday, April 5, 2024. 

The City of Summit is an equal opportunity employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to ngriffiths@spdnj.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.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.