New Providence - Police Officer
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New Providence Police Department
Now Hiring
Police Officers
Responsibilities and Requirements for the Position of Police Officer
● Ability to regularly work in outside weather conditions exposed to heat, cold, wet or humid
conditions
● Work rotating shifts, nights, weekends and holidays
● Detain individuals, Disarm persons, restrain or subdue resisting suspects. Effectuate a full
physical custody arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints
● Control Crowds
● Perform law enforcement and patrol functions, on foot or in a vehicle. Conduct preliminary
and follow-up criminal and non-criminal investigations as required
● Observe, record, recall and report incidents and information
● Mediate and De-Escalate disputes and confrontations with hostile and potentially violent
individuals
● Render first aid to sick or injured persons
● Conduct motor vehicle crash investigations, assist disabled motorists, Issue summonses and
direct traffic.
● Perform other duties as required by the Chief of Police
Qualifications
● Shall be a citizen of the United States
● Resident of the State of New Jersey at the time of appointment
● The applicant must be sound in mind and body
● The applicant must be able to read, write and speak the English language well and
intelligently
● The applicant must be of good moral character
● The applicant must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude which will
be prejudicial to the morale of the Department
● The applicant shall not be less than 18 years of age
● Possess a valid driver’s license
● If offered conditional employment, applicant must be able to pass a psychological exam,
medical exam and drug screening
● Preference given to applicants that posses a PTC certification, currently attending a Basic
Police Officer course or the applicant is a waiver eligible SLEO II
To Apply: www.Newprov.org/police
Please direct questions regarding this position to hiring@nppolice.org
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