Pohatcong Township Police Department

Chief Scott Robb
Address 50 Municipal Drive
Phillipsburg NJ 08865
Phone 908-454-6424
Fax 908-454-3234
Website http://www.pohatcongtwp.org/departments/police-department
Number of Officers 14
Population Served 3800
Specializations DARE Program, K-9 Unit, School Resource Officer, SWAT/Tactical


Current Openings

Open Jobs Salary Deadline
Pohatcong Township - Police Officer $52,020 - negotiable December 31, 2024

Pohatcong Township Police Department

The Pohatcong Township Police Department proudly serves the residents of the township with 13 full-time sworn officers. We currently have a Chief of Police, a Patrol Lieutenant, a Patrol Sergeant, a Detective Sergeant, a Detective, 8 Patrolman, including, an officer on-loan with the DEA, and 1 School Resource Officer. The department also has 1 Patrol certified K-9, Xeus. We receive a wide variety of calls-for-service as well as conduct a lot of proactive policing.

 

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Pohatcong Police Department to provide professional, high quality and effective police service for the Township of Pohatcong. We, the members of the Pohatcong Township Police Department, believe that our work has a vital impact on the quality of life in our community.

 

About Us

Pohatcong Township is a rural community located in Warren County, New Jersey consisting of almost 14 square miles. The population is currently under 4,000 residents but sees a large commuter population during the week, as we have a major interstate passing through town. The township has two schools, major commercial centers, and upcoming developmental projects.