Police Officer Opening Offered In Hillsborough Township

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The Hillsborough Township Police Department is accepting applications for a new officer.

Applications are being accepted now for the position of police officer through April 30.

Employment requirements:

• At least 18 years of age and less than 35 years of age or is within the requirements set by PFRS.
• U.S. citizen and resident of the State of New Jersey at the time of appointment
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Good moral character and temperament
• Good physical condition, height proportionate to weight
• Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license at time of appointment
• Must be New Jersey Police Training Commission Certified, presently attending or enrolled to attend a New Jersey certified Police Academy and satisfactorily complete same or be a certified SLEO Class II who is eligible to complete the Basic Police Officer Waiver Course. SLEO Class II officers who have not completed their summer employment obligations are still encouraged to apply. Individuals who only possess certifications in corrections are NOT eligible to apply.

Benefits include:

• Starting salary (2025) is $58,726 which may be negotiable based on previous full time police experience. Patrol Officer top salary is $145,750.
• Longevity pay
• Holiday pay
• Paid vacation
• Sick days
• Personal time
• Compensatory time
• Employee Health Benefits Programs
• Dental plan
• Supplied uniforms
• NJ Police and Fire Pension System

Apply

To apply visit www.PoliceApp.com/HillsboroughNJ.

The Hillsborough Township Police Department will make an effort to interview as many candidates as possible. However, submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an oral interview or continuing in the process.

For questions regarding this position, contact howardj@hillsboroughpd.org.

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