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Police Officer Hiring Notice

Pequannock Township Police - Patrol Division

Pequannock Township Police Department Is 

Now Accepting Applications for the Position of Police Officer


The Pequannock Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 Pequannock Police Department is looking to hire at least one (1) Police Officer from this hiring process.

Please be sure to read all details, requests, requirements, and paperwork carefully.

NO applications will be accepted after the deadline noted below.

Important Application Dates: 

Applications Open: Friday, June 13, 2025 

Applications Close: Friday, July 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST 

Acquiring An Application:

Applications are being accepted exclusively online via the PoliceApp platform.  You can use the link noted below or the widget included below.

https://www.policeapp.com/Certified-Pequannock-Township-NJ-Police-Officer-Jobs/4701/

Submitting an Application:

All applications must be submitted via PoliceApp by 7/4/25 at 11:59 pm EST.

There is a $35.00 application fee that goes exclusively to PoliceApp for processing.  Pequannock Township does not accept any portion of that application fee.

The starting salary is approximately $67,000.00.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Full PTC Certification is Required to apply OR are in the Process of Obtaining a Full PTC - (NO WAIVERS will be issued or considered)
  • Bachelors Degree or an Associates Degree plus 3 years law enforcement experience
  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Minimum age of 21 years old and not older that 35
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Acceptance into a certified NJ Police Training Academy OR Successful completion of a certified NJ Police Training Academy
  • Excellent physical fitness and ability to pass a physical examination
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
  • Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Must reside within a reasonable distance from Pequannock

The job description doesn't imply an employment contract, nor is it intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which the employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor's request.

ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT

  • 32 sworn officers.
  • Located in Morris County NJ.
  • 20 officers in Patrol Division/ 5 Detectives in the Detective Bureau/ 4 officers in the Community Services/Traffic Bureau. Patrol schedule is 12 hour Pitman.
  • Hiring process consists of multiple in-person interviews, background checks, drug testing and field training, at minimum.
  • Pequannock Township population is approximately 15,000 residents
  • Pequannock Township is a suburban town approximately 7 square miles, encompassing both Pompton Plains and Pequannock. Both Interstate 287 and State Highway 23 run through it. The Township provides over 100 acres of parkland. There is one high school, one middle school, three elementary public schools, as well as three private schools.

Please direct questions regarding this position to rbrown@peqpolice.org

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