Clinton Township - Police Officer (Certified & Non-Certified)
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HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT
Department: Clinton Township Police Department
Type: Certified & Non-Certified Applicants
Job Title: Police Officers
Deadline: May 9, 2025, 11:59 PM (EST)
Registration Fee: See Police Apps
Contact: Lt. Harry P. Bugal Jr. hbugal@ctpd.org
Location: Clinton Township, NJ
The Clinton Township Police Department is now accepting applications for the position/s of POLICE OFFICER. All applications and scores achieved during the Hiring Process will be kept on file for a period of six months following the hire of a new officer for consideration, at the applicant’s option, for any subsequent job position postings that may occur within that six month period.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of New Jersey;
- Must be in good mental and physical health;
- Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language clearly and intelligently;
- Must be of good moral character, have no convictions for any indictable offense or crime involving moral turpitude, and must meet the law enforcement pre-employment qualifications for licensure prescribed by the New Jersey Police Training Commission (N.J.A.C. 13:1-10.2);
- Must be able to successfully pass written, oral, physical, and psychological examinations;
- Must meet one of the following education/experience requirements (per Township Ordinance §4-52):
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- 80 college credits with intent to complete the degree within one year of hire
- 60 college credits with at least 24 months of satisfactory employment or military experience
- 30 college credits with at least 24 months of active-duty military service
- Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license;
- Must be between 18 and 35 years of age;
- Preference given to applicants who are currently NJPTC Certified, Alternate Route graduates, currently enrolled in a BCPO course, SLEO II, or BCI Waiver Eligible (N.J.A.C. 13:1-8.4)
HIRING PROCESS:
- Initial Application/Resume
- Department Interview
- Interview with the Chief-of-Police & Township Administrator
- Conditional Offer of Employment
- Background Investigation
- Psychological Evaluation
- Medical Evaluation & Drug Screening
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants may apply on Police App. Additional information is available on our website: www.ctpd.org.
The Clinton Township Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please direct questions regarding this position to hbugal@ctpd.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.
