Position title

Full-Time Police Officer

Description

Mantua Twp. PD is hiring for a Full-Time Police Officer, All applicants must be Police Training Commission (PTC) Certified, PTC Class II Certified with the ability to attend the additional training required to obtain a waiver to full-time status, OR currently attending a NJ police academy for basic course for police officers (BCPO) and anticipate graduating by June 1, 2024

Responsibilities

Patrolling the township to prevent crime
Protecting persons and property
Assure observance of law, apprehend violators, and provide assistance to persons as necessary

Qualifications

Police Training Commission (PTC) Certified OR PTC Class II Certified with the ability to attend the additional training required to obtain a waiver to full-time status
18 years of age or older
United States citizen
Mental and bodily health sufficient to satisfy the Board of Trustees of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) of NJ
Able to read, write, and speak the English language well and intelligently
Good moral character and free from conviction of any crime constituting an indictable offense or any offense involving moral turpitude
Able to pass such written, oral, physical, and psychological examinations as may be approved by the department as well as meet essential job requirements
High School diploma or formal education showing attainment of the level represented by graduation from high school (attainment of Bachelor’s or
Associate’s Degrees will be given additional points in the process)
Hold a valid NJ driver’s license
Applicants must have already satisfied any costs associated with academy training with their current or former employer
Meet any and all additional requirements of N.J.S. 40A:14-122 to N.J.S. 40A:14-127