Police Officer; PTC)

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR POLICE OFFICER!

PTC CERTIFIED NJ POLICE OFFICER

Franklin Township Police Department anticipates multiple police vacancies for 2025.

Applicants must possess a New Jersey Basic Course for Police Officers Certification approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC).

Correctional Police Officers, whether from State or County agencies, as well as out-of-state police officer certifications or training, are not eligible for this vacancy.

Under the direction of a Shift Supervisor, performs a variety of public safety work providing emergency aid, security, and protection to the community’s citizens.

• Patrol assigned area to aid in preventing crime and to enforce Federal, State and Township laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Observe, report and act upon conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking buildings for security, assisting other officers on traffic stops and checking suspicious persons and vehicles. Reports traffic hazards and directs traffic flow when necessary.
• Determine the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances, and takes any necessary and prudent actions. such as making arrests and transporting prisoners.
• Aids the public in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Administers first aid and requests medical service.
• Performs crisis intervention in sensitive situations such as family disputes.
• Provides general information to the public on laws and ordinances.
• Assists persons with complaints and inquiries or directs them to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepare a variety of records and reports, such as reports on arrests, property impounded, MV crashes.
• Performs preliminary investigative assignments on serious crimes. Conducts interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects and progress reports on cases under investigation. Collects and documents evidence and may arrest suspects.
• Appears in court and is available to testify in matters which the officer has knowledge of.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment.
• May assist in the training of new officers.
• Checks business and private property for security. Investigates conditions such as open doors, broken windows, vehicles parked in suspicious places.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Federal and State laws, Township ordinances.
• Content, and application of criminal law.
• Adult and juvenile judicial procedures and criminal justice system.
• Civil and constitutional rights.
• Department regulations, policies, procedures, and general orders.
• Laws of arrest, search, and seizure.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Analyze dangerous situations rapidly and accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Enforce State, Municipal and other applicable laws.
• Determine appropriate level and scope of A Police response.
• Work courteously and tactfully with citizens and employees.

• $57,681.23/yr.
• Top salary for the position of Police Officer is $/yr.
• Annual College Incentives
  • Associate degree- $250.00/yr.
  • Bachelor’s Degree- $500.00/yr.
  • Master’s Degree- $750.00/yr.

• Medical, dental and prescription benefits.
• Short-term and Long-term disability benefits.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Paid time off including sick, vacation, personal and paid holidays.
• Generous fringe benefits including tuition reimbursement.
• Ability to participate in 457B Deferred Compensation account.
• Membership in the New Jersey Police and Fire Retirement System

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by a two-year community college degree or vocational school training in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State.

• Oral interview (2)
• Background investigation
• Psychological exam
• Medical exam
• Drug screening

Franklin Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.