Police Officer - Mansfield Township, Burlington

Police Department of Burlington County is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Current salary range is $55,615 to $123,019 (plus holiday pay). Applicants with three years of full‑time police experience may be offered a higher starting salary.

Any questions regarding eligibility, please contact the police department at  between the hours of 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Updated Eligibility Criteria for the Mansfield Township Police Officer Position:

• Must not be less than 21 years of age or more than 35 years of age, unless currently enrolled in Police and Firemen’s Retirement System;
• Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of New Jersey;
• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license;
• Must have completed a minimum of 60 college credits or possess an Associate’s Degree at the time of application, this requirement will be waived for applicants that possess a basic course for police officer certification with police/patrol experience;
• Must have a good reputation and be of sound moral character and must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude;
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to qualify with required weapons;
• Must be able to meet the standards of the agency tattoo policy. No tattoos on face, neck, or hands;
• Must have a SLEO II certification and be eligible for a waiver to satisfy the basic training requirements or currently enrolled in or a graduate of the Basic Course for Police Officers from a New Jersey PTC certified police academy. This does not include out-of-state waivers;
• Those that do not possess a PTC Certification must reside in the following Burlington County communities:? Mansfield Township? Chesterfield Township? Springfield Township? North Hanover Township Mansfield Township

Mansfield Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.