Clementon - Police Officer
Job Announcement:
Clementon Police Department
Now Hiring Certified and Entry Level Police Officers
The Clementon Police Department is a full service organization comprised of a patrol division, detective bureau and administrative bureau. Clementon Borough is situated at the center of Camden County along US Route 30, covering a 2 square mile district with a population of approximately 5,000. Clementon has a moderate call volume which can increase during summer months due to the influx of population brought in by the Clementon Park and Splash World regional attraction.
Minimum Requirements:
- Citizen of the United States
- Good health to satisfy pension (PFRS) requirements
- Literacy (read, write and speak the English language)
- Good moral character (based on contemporary standards)
- Free of criminal conviction involving moral turpitude
- Possess a valid automobile license issued by the State of New Jersey, Motor Vehicle Commission
- Have completed the Basic Course for Police Officers Training given by an accredited police academy in the State of New Jersey (NJSA 18A:6-4.4), or have a current SLEO II certification and be willing to attend a waiver academy.
- Meet all conditions as outlined by the New Jersey Police Training Commission licensing
requirements - Not be prohibited from possessing a firearm consistent with the provisions of NJSA 2C:39-7
Job Description/General Duties:
Clementon Police Department Officers are trained to handle cases from start to finish, including issuing complaints through the NJ Courts system, investigating crimes, domestic violence offenses, motor vehicle accidents, and a range of other calls for service. Officers are also tasked with enforcement of traffic regulation, assisting with medical calls, and preparing police reports. The patrol division operates on rotating 12 hour shifts.
Benefits:
- Salary $109,000 in just 6 steps
- Uniform & Range Allowance
- Paid Vacation, Sick & Personal days
- Full State Health Benefits package (& paid upon retirement)
- Beard & Tattoo Policy
- Corrective Eyewear Allowance
Testing Requirements:
We are seeking New Jersey PTC certified candidates (BCPO or SLEO II) who maintain a current PTC license at this time.
Hiring Process:
Applicants will be required to submit to the following:
- Application review
- oral interview
- background investigation
- medical screening
- drug screening
- psychological evaluation
Clementon Borough is an equal opportunity employer.
Please direct questions regarding this position to jmcdevitt@clementonpd.com
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.
