
Recruiting
The Willingboro Township
Police Department offers a challenging career in the
field of law enforcement. The Department provides an
excellent salary, full medical benefits and is a
member of the New Jersey Police and Fireman
retirement system. If you are interested in
diversity, challenges and opportunities the
Willingboro Township Police Department invites you
to apply to be a part of our professional
organization.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Education
Graduation from high school or vocational high
school or possession of an approved high school
equivalent certificate.
Age
Not less than 18 nor more than 35 years of age at
the announced closing date for filing the
application. In determining maximum age eligibility
of veterans, the time spent in active military
service during periods specified in the Department
of Personnel law and rules will be deducted from the
attained age
License
Appointees will be required to possess a valid New
Jersey driver's license.
Citizenship
Only citizens of the United States are eligible for
employment.
Medical Examination
As a prerequisite for appointment, appointees are
required to pass a thorough medical and
psychological examination. Any psychological,
medical or physical condition or defect which would
prevent efficient performance of the duties of the
position, cause the appointee to be a hazard to
himself/herself or others, or become aggravated as a
result of performance of these duties, will be cause
for rejection.
Background
Applicants must have a good reputation and be of
sound moral character. An applicant's background
will be carefully investigated. An applicant who has
intentionally made a false statement or practiced,
or attempted to practice any deception or fraud in
the initial application, examination or interview
will be rejected from the selection process.
Selection Process
The selection process is a competitive one
consisting of an initial application, written
examination, background investigation, interview
and, upon conditional appointment, a medical and
psychological examination.
Examination
Examinations for entry-level Law Enforcement
positions are announced every other December. The
written test is typically given in late spring. The
results of the examination are used for 2 years.
Specialty Units
Willingboro Township Police Department has a number
of specialty units for Officers to further their
careers. Officers selected to these units must
demonstrate a strong work ethic accompanied by a
good service record and attitude.
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Field Training Officer |
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K-9 Unit |
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Special Weapon And
Tactics Team (S.W.A.T) |
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Criminal Investigation
Bureau |
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Accident
Investigations |
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Motorcycle Unit |
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Emergency Medical
Technicians |
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Bicycle Patrol Unit |
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Crime Prevention Unit |
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School Resource
Officer |
Final Note:
The hiring process for the
Willingboro Township Police Department is
structured, rigorous and detailed. It is designed to
help those applicants who are most qualified. Those
interested in applying can logon to the New Jersey
Department of Personnel's website at
www.state.nj.us/personnel/public_safety/index.htm.
Applications can also be found at the Willingboro
Township Police Department, Willingboro Township
Public Library or the Willingboro Township Manager's
Office.
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