Full Notification

The Township of Ocean Police Department is currently seeking two qualified applicants to hire as full time police officers.  See our employment description and requirements below. 

EMPLOYMENT AS A POLICE OFFICER - Please read the full description before submitting a resume.

The Township of Ocean Police Department is CONTINUING to accept resumes for the position of Police Officer. The requirements are as follows:

• Applicant must be between 18 to 35 years of age, and a citizen of the United States.

• Possess an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or shall have been honorably discharged from active duty, from a branch of the United States Military Service, and possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate recognized by the Department of Education of the State of New Jersey.

• Applicant must be able to pass written and/or oral examinations and one or more oral interviews.

• Be a resident of New Jersey

• Possess a valid New Jersey Drivers License

• Preference will be given to candidates that have completed the Basic Course for Police Officers, and hold a current PTC certification, or holds a Special Officer II certification that is eligible to receive a waiver from the New Jersey Police Training Commission.

• Applicants who do not have PTC certification must have completed written and physical testing given by the Monmouth County Chiefs of Police Association.

• Finalists must undergo a background investigation a physical and psychological examination.

Interested candidates for Police Officer should send resume to the Office of Chief of Police, 399 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755 or via email at: [email protected]

**The Township of Ocean is an equal opportunity employer**

**NO PHONE CALLS**

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package