Chesterfield Township - Full Time Police Officer
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Full Time Police Officer
The Chesterfield Township Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full time Police Officer. The Chesterfield Township Police Department, located in Burlington County, consists of 12 sworn officers serving approximately 10,000 residents within 22 square miles.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Interested candidates must meet the following minimum requirements.
- Must not be less than 18 years of age or more than 35 years of age, unless currently enrolled in Police and Fire Retirement system
- Proof of US Citizenship
- Proof of residency in New Jersey
- Proof of valid New Jersey driver’s license with less than 3 points
- Be able to read, write and speak the English language well.
- Have not been convicted of any criminal offense or offenses involving moral turpitude.
- Is sound in body and good health
- Successfully complete psychological and medical examinations.
- Successfully pass a drug screening test.
- Applicants must successfully present themselves in a manner determined satisfactory in an oral interview given by the Personnel Review Committee.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess a valid Basic Police Officer certification or a waivable SLEO II certification or an Alternate Route certificate of graduation from the New Jersey Police Training Commission.
Patrolmen salary range $49,216.00 – $114,074.00
The “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires new public employees to reside in the State of New Jersey within one (1) year of employment. The Chesterfield Township Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.
Please direct questions regarding this position to thomas.eldershaw@chesterfieldtwp.com
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.