Policemen's Application

Exam and Employment Requirements

Requirements to take the written examination: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the last day of filing (September 26, 2003). Applicants must not have reached their 35th birthday on or before the first day of filing (August 2, 2003). Those applicants who are 35 and over and have active United States military service may deduct up to six years from the age requirement. If by mail: Applications must be submitted/postmarked by the filing deadline (September 26, 2003).

Requirements to be hired:

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age on or before the day of hire.
Candidates must be a United States citizen on or before the day of hire..
On or before the day of hire, candidates must have successfully completed either:
Sixty (60) college credits with a 2.0 G.P.A. from an accredited college or university, or
Two (2) years of full-time, active military service in the United States Armed Forces with an honorable discharge and have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Candidates must reside either within New Jersey on the day of hire.
Candidates must possess a valid, unrestricted New Jersey State Drivers License on the day of hire.
Candidates must pay a $50.00 fee for fingerprinting as part of the investigation process.
Candidates must pass a drug/alcohol screening.
Candidates must pass a character and background investigation.

The following factors are some of those which would be cause for disqualification:

Any conviction of an offense which is punishable by one or more years imprisonment (felony).
Any repeated convictions of an offense which indicate a disrespect for the law, a lack of good moral character or disposition towards violence and disorder.
Discharge from employment, where such discharge indicates poor behavior and/or an inability adjusting to discipline.
A Dishonorable discharge from the armed forces.
Persons convicted of a petty larceny.
Persons convicted of any domestic violence offense.
Candidates must pass all medical, physical, written psychological and oral psychological examinations.

Salary Increases Over First 5 Years		Additional Benefits
* A probationary police officer will earn $34,514 which will increase to $54,048 after five years of service with additional longevity pay every five years up to 20 years of service. (These salaries do not include overtime, holiday pay, night differential, and uniform allowance).		20 Paid vacation days your first year 27 Paid vacation days after 5 years of service Optional retirement at one half salary after 20 years of service Unlimited sick leave with full pay A choice of paid medical and dental programs Excellent promotional opportunities Annuity fund Educational opportunities