Essex Fells - Entry Level Police Officer
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Job Announcement:
Essex Fells Police Department
Employment Opportunity
Position: Police Officer
The Essex Fells Police Department consists of 13 full-time officers patrolling a suburban area of 1.3 square miles, serving a population of 2,100 in western Essex County. The department is currently seeking one qualified candidate to fill a vacancy,
Benefits
- Salary range $50,178 to $122,722
- Paid vacation.
- Sick days.
- Compensatory time.
- New Jersey State Health Benefits Programs.
- NJ Police and Fire Pension System.
- 80 hours of vacation time during the first year of service.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Be a United States citizen and a New Jersey resident.
- Possess a valid NJ Driver’s license.
- Applicants must not be less than 18 years old or more than 35 years at the time of appointment.
- Must have a high school diploma or its equivalency diploma
- Be of good moral character.
- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
Expectations:
- Candidate will successfully complete a Basic Police Training course or candidate must currently possess a PTC Certification.
- Will work twelve hours shifts; days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Be prepared to work outdoors, on foot, in any weather conditions.
- Follow orders and take directions.
- Be able to work independently at times, with minimal direction or supervision.
- Maintain mental alertness and readiness to act, even during long periods of calm and inactivity.
Selection Criteria (for all qualified candidates):
- Written Examination (min score of 80% to move onto physical agility portion)
- Physical Agility Test (Pass/Fail)
- Oral Interview (Pass/Fail)
- Background Investigation (Pass/Fail)
- Medical Examination (Pass/Fail)
- Psychological Examination (Pass/Fail)
- Drug Testing through Urinalysis (Pass/Fail)
Please direct questions regarding this position to pgomes@essexfellspd.org
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