Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department

ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT

The Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department is an Accredited Law Enforcement Agency by the NJSACOP and is seeking qualified candidates to become a Police Officer. We are looking for bright, energetic men and women who are up to the challenge to be their best. In return, you'll get the satisfaction of protecting our community and a sense of pride that will last a lifetime. From patrol with an emphasis on community policing, from a traffic bureau to a detective bureau, which have included a bicycle unit to members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit, Bergen County Regional SWAT Team, Bergen County Rapid Deployment Force, and Bergen County Rapid Deployment Team. We have different specialty areas that will develop you as a complete law enforcement officer.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department is to protect the lives and property of all people, enforce the law and enhance public safety in the community, while maintaining the highest ethical standards and professional conduct.

OUR CORE VALUES

Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting all our future challenges, our dedicated employees will maintain an environment of individual safety, well being and development. We are guided by:
 
Professionalism - Professional service is embodied in our commitment to proficiency, competency, reliability, and excellence in all aspects of our conduct and performance.
 
Respect - We will treat all persons in a dignified and courteous manner, and exhibit understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity, in both our professional and personal endeavors.
 
Integrity - We believe in integrity: it is our standard. We are proud of our profession and will conduct ourselves in a manner that merits the respect of all people.
 
Duty - We will strive to fulfill our duty to the best of our abilities. We will conduct ourselves with self-discipline, professionalism and confidence.
 
Excellence - We encourage personal and professional growth through innovation, education, and training. We can only obtain excellence by working as a team.