Job Announcement

HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT

FULL TIME NJ PTC CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

GENERAL DUTIES

Exercise authority consistent with the obligations imposed by the oath of office and in conformance with the general duties of the Department. To protect life and property, preserve the peace and perform their duties promptly, faithfully and diligently.

ABOUT GARWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT

• The Borough of Garwood has a resident population of 5,000
• The Borough of Garwood is centrally located in Union County.
• The Garwood Police Department currently has 16 full time sworn officers.
• The Garwood Police Department currently works a 4 day on and 4 day off schedule for patrol officers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS'

• Must be 18 years or older
  US Citizen
  Graduated from High School or GED program
  Valid New Jersey Driver’s License
  New Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC) Certification a must. 

HIRING PROCESS

Application / Resume Review

• Oral Interview
• Background Investigation
• Drug Testing

Resume, Cover Letter and Employment Application must be received no later than 11:59 pm on May 10th, 2024 on www.PoliceApp.com/GarwoodNJ. 

Please direct questions regarding this position to Detective@garwood.org

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.