Township of Hamilton - Full Time Police Officer
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Department:
Township of Hamilton Police Department
Type:
Certified
Job Title:
Township of Hamilton - Full Time Police Officer
Salary:
Starting $55,867
Deadline:
Sep 5, 2025
11:59 PM Eastern
Contact:
recruitment@hamiltonATLNJ.gov
Location:
Mays Landing , NJ
Fee:
$35.00
Job Announcement:
The Township of Hamilton Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer. The applicant must possess a valid NJ PTC certification, as well as the following qualifications.
- The applicant must be a citizen of the United States, be at least 21 and not over 35 years of age (Unless applicant is already enrolled in PFRS), have a valid driver’s license; be able to read, write, and speak the English language; be sound in body and health; be of good moral character and have not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
- Possess a high school diploma (or G.E.D.)
- The applicant must possess a valid New Jersey Police Training Commission Certification.
- The applicant will undergo drug screening, psychological testing, and oral interviews.
- At the time of appointment as a police officer, the applicant must be a resident of New Jersey and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
Multiple specialized units available, including:
- Detective
- K9
- SWAT
- Traffic Unit
- Humane Law Enforcement Officer (HLEO)
- Field Training Officer
- Bicycle Unit
- Firearms Instructor
The Township of Hamilton Police Department also offers:
- Competitive salary
- Full medical and dental benefits package
- Enrollment in the PFRS Pension
- Education and training incentives (including education reimbursement).
Deadline for applications: Friday, September 5, 2025 at 4:00 pm
The Township of Hamilton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please direct questions regarding this position to recruitment@hamiltonATLNJ.gov
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.
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