EMPLOYMENT |
Police
Officer
The Lower Township Police Department is an organization that is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Personnel. Open competitive job announcements are periodically posted by the Department of Personnel. These announcements for employment information can be found at www.state.nj.us/personnel/index.html .
The goal of recruitment activities is to attract
qualified candidates for employment that will be conducive to the long
term goal of employing a sworn workforce that is representative of the
overall workforce in
Candidates must be able to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
- Citizen
of the
- Of
mental and bodily health sufficient to satisfy the Board of Trustees
of the Police and Fireman’s Retirement System in
- Able to read, write, and speak the English language well and intelligently.
- Of good moral character and free from conviction of any crime constituting an indictable offense or any crime where offense involving moral turpitude.
- Able to successfully pass a written exam administered by the New Jersey Department of Personnel and able to pass oral, physical and psychological examinations as may be approved by the Township Manager and meet essential job performance requirements.
- High School Graduate.
- Holder of valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
- Meets all the requirements of NJSA; 40A:14-122 to 40A:14-127.
In addition to the above criteria, local code
requires an applicant to be a
Relief Communication OperatorThe Lower Township Police Department is currently accepting applications for Relief Communication Operator. A Relief Communication Operator fills in the position of a full-time Communication Operator in their absence. A Communication Operator receives and responds to telephone or other electronic request for emergency assistance including law enforcement, fire, medical, or other emergency services. Training and certification is required and provided. For more information, contact the personnel office at (609)886-1619 ext. 111.
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