Full Notification

 
HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT
 
The Ocean Township Police Department is accepting applications for the position of

Full-Time Police Officer.
 
Eligibility:
1. Must be a resident of New Jersey and a citizen of the United States;
2. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language well and intelligently and has a high school diploma or its equivalent;
3. Is of good moral character and sound body and good health;
4. Must be at least 18 years of age and prior to their 35th birthday;
5. Is not convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude or which would make the person unfit to perform the duties of the office;
6. Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license;
7. May possess a valid PTC certificate or an Alternate Route Graduate certificate.
8. Educational Requirement
a. Bachelor’s degree signifying completion of the undergraduate curriculum and graduation from an accredited college or university;
b. or four (4) years of active military service with an honorable discharge;
c. or have completed 30 college credits from an accredited college or university plus at least two years of full-time employment
9. Candidates must pass a physical fitness exam and an oral evaluation. After successful completion of these tests, the candidate will undergo a rigorous background investigation.
10. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, a medical examination to include a drug screening, medical exam and psychological evaluation will be conducted.
 
An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check, drug screening, physical fitness test, medical and physical examination along with a psychological examination.
 
Interested applicants can download an application at

http://www.twpoceannj.gov/forms/Police-Employee-Application-Packet.pdf

or pick up an application at the Township of Ocean (Clerk’s Office) located at 50 Railroad Ave. in Waretown, NJ 08758.
 
Completed applications MUST be hand delivered to Diane Ambrosio, Township Administrator / Township Clerk (50 Railroad Ave. Waretown, NJ 08758) during normal business hours by December 7^th, 2020 no later than 12pm.  
 
*** The Township of Ocean is an Equal Opportunity Employer ***
Committed to Serving and Protecting the Citizens of Ocean Township