Job Announcement

PENNINGTON BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER

The Pennington Police Department is currently seeking candidates for the position of Probationary Police Officer.  All applicants will be considered - THE DEPARTMENT WILL SEND UNCERTIFIED APPLICANTS TO THE POLICE ACADEMY FOR TRAINING.

The starting salary for 2024 is $57,600 and $42,872 while attending the police academy. Noncertified and waiver eligible applicants will be required to complete a physical fitness assessment consisting of a 1.5 mile run in 15:55 or less, 24 pushups in one minute, 28 sit-ups in one minute, a minimum 15” vertical jump, and a 300-meter run in 70.1 seconds or less. Certified candidates will not have to participate in the physical fitness assessment.

Benefits

• $1650 annual increase for officers that possess a bachelor’s degree
• $3500 annual increase for officers that possess a current NJ EMT Cert
• $100 per hour extra duty rate
• 12 hour pitman schedule bi-weekly rotation between nights and days
• Outer carriers
• Medical for retired officers and their dependents after 25 years of service
• PFRS
• New fleet of vehicles (take home car while attending training) 
• Currently in contract negotiations 

 

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a resident of New Jersey and a citizen of the United States.
• Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Shall have graduated from high school or possess a General Equivalency Degree (GED)
• Ability to perform all the tasks and duties of a Police Officer as per NJ PTC requirements.
• No indictable criminal history conviction and of good moral character.

 

The deadline for submitting applications is Sept. 30, 2024 At 11:59PM.

 

 

Please direct questions regarding this position to dpinelli@penningtonboro.org

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.