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

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, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.