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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Clayton Police Department seeks a motivated, hardworking, and determined candidate for the position of Full Time Patrol Officer. The selection process will result in the appointment of an individual who possesses the skills, knowledge, abilities and drive necessary to insure the department remains an effective, professional, and respected law enforcement agency.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Possess one of the following credentials:
- Hold a valid Basic Police Officer Certification from the New Jersey Police Training
Commission.
- Hold a SLEO-2 Certification from the New Jersey Police Training Commission
with the ability to be waived to a Basic Police Officer Certification from the New
Jersey Police Training Commission.
- Hold an Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or an honorable
discharge from the military and 30 college credits.
2. Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of New Jersey.
3. Be able to read and write the English language proficiently and intelligently.
4. Have no convictions of any indictable New Jersey Laws or the Laws of the United
States, nor shall have been convicted of any crime or offense involving moral turpitude.
5. Have a valid New Jersey driver's license.
6. Submit to and successfully complete a background investigation.
7. Submit to and successfully pass a physical fitness test.
8. Submit to and successfully pass a drug screening test pursuant to the Attorney
General’s Law Enforcement Drug Testing Policy.
9. Submit to and successfully pass a medical examination and have a medical doctor
complete a Medical Certification Form.
10. Submit to and successfully pass a psychological examination.
The position will also be subject to other duties and responsibility as set forth in the job description and Clayton Police Policy on file with the Clayton Borough Clerk. Applications will be accepted from the time of posting until 4:00 PM on Friday, November 29 th 2024.
Chief Andrew Davis
Clayton Police Department
KEY BENEFITS
- Competitive Salary
- Health Benefits
- Pension
The Borough of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Borough does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, age, sex, disability, national origin, religion, veteran status or any other protected class.
Please direct questions regarding this position to adavis@claytonnj.com
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.
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