Politics & Government

Police Officer Position Open In Hillsborough

Applications must be completed and submitted by Oct. 7.

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Hillsborough is accepting applications for a police officer position in the township.

Applications must be completed and submitted by Oct. 7.

The salary for the position starts at $46,508 attending academy or 53,096 with Basic Police NJPTC Certification.

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EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • At least 18 years of age and less than 35 years of age, or is within the requirements set by PFRS.
  • 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 or presently attending 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. Due to PTC waiver regulations, individuals who only possess certifications in corrections are not eligible to apply.

Visit PoliceApp.com for more information and to submit an application.

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