West Windsor Township - Certified/Lateral/SLEOII Police Officer

Job Overview

Department West Windsor Township Police Department
TypeCertified
Job TitleCertified/Lateral/SLEOII Police Officer
Salary$59,238 to $136,453
Deadline Jan 1, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Registration Fee$35.00
Contactmcmahon@westwindsorpolice.com
Location West Windsor, NJ
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Job Announcement

 

West Windsor Township Police Department, NJ Public Safety Jobs

WEST WINDSOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

CERTIFIED / LATERAL / SLEOII POLICE OFFICER 

Applications Close: Ongoing


Type:       Entry Level (Certified / Lateral / SLEOII Only)

Salary:     $57,374 to $136,453

Deadline: Ongoing

Registration Fee: $35.00

Contact Email: magistro@westwindsorpolice.com

Application Process: policeapp.com

 

GENERAL DUTIES

Under the direction of a superior officer, sergeant or supervisor, the police officer is required to perform general law enforcement work involving the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and related preventive and investigative work throughout the township.

ABOUT WEST WINDSOR POLICE DEPARTMENT

  • The department consists of an authorized strength of fifty-two (52) sworn officers, and eleven (11) full-time civilian personnel.
  • The department may offer a Lateral Pay Incentive up to Step 4 of the current contract based on the number of years of sworn full-time service.
  • Resiliency programs:
    • On Duty Physical Training Time
    • Yearly Incentive for PT Test
  • Opportunities for Advancement in Specialized Units include:
    • Detective Bureau
    • Traffic Division
    • Motor Unit
    • K9 Unit (Explosive, Narcotics, Therapy)
    • UAS Drone Unit
    • MC Tactical Response Team
    • Honor Guard
  • The applicant will be required to pay any Title 40A costs associated with leaving their previous agency.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • United States Citizen
  • 18 to 35 Years of Age
  • Mandatory
    • New Jersey Police Training Commission Certification for Basic Police Office / SLEOII

 

HIRING PROCESS

  • Initial Oral Interview
  • Physical Fitness Test – Pass / Fail
  • Background Investigation
  • Formal Interview
  • Psychological Testing
  • Medical Evaluation

 

How To Apply

If you are interested in participating in the hiring process for the position of police officer, please complete the online application and pay the application fee.

 Thank you for your cooperation and interest.

Sincerely,

Robert Garofalo PhD(c)
Chief of Police

The Town of West Windsor is an equal opportunity employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to mcmahon@westwindsorpolice.com


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.

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