Job Announcement:

BERLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR POLICE OFFICER:

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

• The Berlin Police Department is initiating the hiring process for the position of Full Time Police Officer. 

   

  The department is seeking to hire individuals who are currently looking to obtain a New Jersey Police Training Commission (NJPTC), Basic Certification for Police Officers.

   

  The Berlin Police Department currently has 19 sworn full-time officers and four part-time officers that include: Detectives, Police K-9, Special Response Team Members(SRT), Law Enforcement Against Drugs Instructors (LEAD) and School Resource Officers (SRO) and Field Training Officers (FTO) to name a few.

• Minimum Requirements to Apply:

   

  1. Is 18 years of age or older; 
  2. Is a citizen of the United States and a resident of New Jersey at the time of appointment;
  3. Is sound in body and of good health sufficient to satisfy the board of trustees of the police and firemen’s retirement system of New Jersey as to his/her eligibility for membership in the retirement system;
  4. Can read, write, and speak the English language well and intelligently;
  5. Is of good moral character and has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude;
  6. Is a graduate of high school or the holder of a general educational development diploma; 
  7. If served in the military, did not receive a dishonorable discharge;
  8. Meets all eligibility requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:A14-122, N.J.S.A. 52:17B.71b and N.J.A.C. 13:1-10.2.
  9. The Appropriate Authority may require additional educational and certification requirements to be eligible for application and consideration.

   

  Candidates must also submit to and pass the following:

   

  1. Physical Conditioning, Written, and Oral Panel Testing

   

  2. Background Investigation

   

  3. Physical Examination

   

  4. Psychological Examination

   

  5. Drug Screening

   

  6. PTC Certified Police Academy

   

  Residents of the Borough of Berlin are encouraged to apply.

The starting salary for entry level police officer in the Borough of Berlin is currently $44,153.00.  Any questions regarding the application or hiring process can be directed to Lt. Joshua Smith @ Jsmith@berlinpolice.net or 856-807-1031.

All applications will be reviewed and only those applicants chosen to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted. All previous applications and resumes have expired with-in our agency.  No previous applications or resumes on file will apply for this hiring process and position.

Berlin Borough is an equal opportunity employer.  Any hardship requests can be emailed to the above.

Please direct questions regarding this position to Jsmith@berlinpolice.net