Bordentown Township - Entry Level Police Officer
Job Announcement:
Entry-Level Non-Certified Police Officer
The Bordentown Township Police Department is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the position of full-time Police Officer.
See NJ Civil Service Commission job specification for Police Officer, title code 02728.
This is an Alternate Route Appointment, NON-PTC (BCPO) certified applications only. Residents of Bordentown Township, SLEO Class II and those currently enrolled in a PTC certified Police Academy are encouraged to apply. All applicants must pass medical, psychological and oral interview prior to appointment. Academy administered PT test is also required.
Benefits Include:
- Starting salary for 2026 officers begins at $59,000 while attending the academy
- Step 1 upon graduation, $65,665, with top pay reaching $133,224 after 11 steps (2028).
- Health Benefits
- Pension
- Uniforms and Equipment Provided
- Deferred Compensation Plans Available
- Stipends for FTO, OIC, K-9, and Detectives
- Specialized Units Including K-9, Traffic, Detective Bureau, SRO, Firearms, Community Policing, DT/PT, and Bicycle
- Personalized Professional Development Opportunities (Choice of Trainings)
- 84 Hour Bi-Weekly Pay Period with Kelly Time Compensation
- State of the Art Police Facility (Spring 2026)
Minimum Qualifications
- Citizen of the United States, and
- A resident of New Jersey at the time of appointment, and
- A valid New Jersey driver's license at the time of appointment, and
- Minimum age of 18 years, Maximum age of 34 years at time of appointment
Please direct questions regarding this position to anagle@bordentowntownshippd.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.
