Bridgewater Police Are Hiring Entry Level Officers

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater Township Police are hiring entry-level officers.

The position would pay around $53,000 and applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on June 15.

Some duties expected include:

• Patrol assigned area to aid in preventing crime and to enforce Federal, State and Township laws, ordinances and regulations.
• Observe, report and act upon conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking buildings for security, assisting other officers on traffic stops and checking suspicious persons and vehicles. Reports traffic hazards and directs traffic flow when necessary.
• Determine the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances, and takes any necessary and prudent actions. such as making arrests and transporting prisoners, Searching prisoners, collects personal effects and assures proper receipting and safeguarding of personal effects.
• Provides assistance to the public in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Administers first aid and requests medical service.
• Performs crisis intervention in sensitive situations such as family dispute.
• Provides general information to the public on laws and ordinances.
• Assists persons with complaints and inquiries or directs them to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepare a variety of records and reports, such as reports on arrests, property impounded, accidents offenses and damage to property.
• Performs preliminary investigative assignments on serious crimes. Conducts interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects and subjects progress reports on cases under investigation. Collects and documents evidence and may arrest suspects.
• Appears in court, and is available to testify in matters which the officer has knowledge of.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment.
• May assist in the training of new officers.
• Checks business and private property for security. Investigates such conditions as open doors, broken windows, vehicles parked in suspicious places.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

For more information or to apply click here.

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