South Brunswick - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Announcement:

 

 SOUTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICERS

 

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IS FRIDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2023, AT 4:30 PM.

 

GENERAL DUTIES

• Some the basic duties of a South Brunswick Police Officer include the following:
• Patrol an assigned area
• Respond to, take charge of, maintain order by directly controlling the scene in any emergency situation
• Prepare and submit precise reports on investigations, arrests, motor vehicle crashes, and other police matters
• Protect life and property and the rights of citizens by enforcing state, county, and municipal laws and ordinances
• Appear and give testimony in a court of law

SALARY

We offer a competitive salary range for our police officers:

• The starting salary is $47,581 and the top of the range is $157,294 (Effective 1/1/2023)

ABOUT S.B.P.D. AND THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES

Here is an overview of who we are and who we serve:

• We have 84 full-time sworn officers
• In 2022, we handled over 87,060 calls for service
• We serve a diverse community of over 50,000 residents
• Our jurisdiction is 42-square miles with several major roadways including US Route 1 & Route 130
• We are both CALEA and New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association Accredited

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In order to be appointed as a South Brunswick Police Officer, applicants must meet the following minimum standards:

• United States Citizen and a resident of New Jersey with a valid New Jersey Driver’s License
• Between the ages of 18 and 35
• Read, write, and speak the English language well and intelligently
• In sound body and of good health
• Of good moral character, with no convictions for a criminal offense involving moral turpitude
• Any applicant can take the examination, applicant must possess a minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited college or university at the date of hire; OR
• Have four years of active military service in the United States Armed Forces with an Honorable Discharge

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

We have a 90-minute, multiple-choice written examination which is administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police

The written examination will be given on:

DATE: Tuesday, June 6, 2023

TIME:  6:00 PM (DOORS OPEN AT 5:00 PM)

LOCATION: SOUTH BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL, 750 RIDGE ROAD, MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 08852

Minimum passing score is 70%

HIRING PROCESS

Applicants who pass the written examination may move on to these next steps:

1. Formal Interview
2. Conditional Offer of Employment
3. Background Investigation
4. Drug Testing/Psychological Testing/Physical Examination
5. Academy Training

 

HOW TO APPLY

Please note that the Application Fee is $100.00 (Non-Refundable). Applicants may apply at the following website:

-       www.policeapp.com

Please direct questions regarding this position to sbpdrecruit@sbpdnj.net