Hiring

The Bordentown City Police Department is accepting resumes for the position of Full-Time Police Officer. (Intergovernmental Transfers from Civil Service Agencies)

We are looking for the best Police Officer candidates to join our agency to work with us to provide the highest level of professional police services for our citizens. Our department offers challenging and rewarding careers for those committed to serving the public.

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Minimum age of 18, maximum age of 35 (unless actively enrolled in NJ Police & Fire)

  • Possess a current New Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC) – Basic Course for Police Officer (BCPO) certification, possess a valid certificate (from a New Jersey PTC-recognized police academy), and be eligible for an intergovernmental transfer from a civil service agency

  • Be a graduate of a high school, or vocational school, or possess an approved State of New Jersey high school equivalent certificate

  • Possess a valid New Jersey Driver's License

  • Be physically, mentally, and medically fit to compete in physical fitness agility testing and meet minimum agency standards and standards set by the Police Training Commission (PTC)

  • Required to pass pre-employment drug, medical, and psychological screening successfully

  • Meet all requirements of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission

  • Be free of any psychological, medical, or physical condition, or defect that would prevent the efficient performance of the duties of the position and cause the appointee to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others

  • Are required to appear before and present themselves successfully during an interview

  • Must be eligible to legally possess, carry, and retain control of firearms

  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

  • Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation

The “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires new public employees to reside in the State of New Jersey within one (1) year of employment. The Bordentown City Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our staffing. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.


Please direct questions regarding this position to Lieutenant Daniel Anderson at danderson@cityofbordentownpd.com