Ramsey - Entry Level Police Officers
Job Overview
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Job Announcement
RAMSEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOW HIRING: POLICE OFFICERS
The Ramsey Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer. Applications will be accepted on April 5, 2021, through April 23, 2021.
Interested applicants must meet the following minimum requirements at the time of appointment:
- Four (4) year college degree from an accredited college or university.
OR
- At least two (2) years of active military service with an honorable discharge, together with either a two (2) year college degree from an accredited college or university or the accumulation of at least sixty (60) credits from an accredited college or university.
OR
- At least four (4) years of active military service with honorable discharge provided, however, that said appointment, pursuant to this paragraph, shall be contingent pending within five years of said appointment receipt of either a two-year college degree from an accredited college or university or accumulation of at least sixty (60) credits from an accredited college or university
TESTING PROCESS
PHASE 1
The Health-Fitness & Motor Fitness test is tentatively set for May 1, 2021 and will be conducted at the Ramsey Sport & Spine (7 E. Main Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446) starting at 0700 hours. The test will be conducted utilizing staggered times to minimize group size and allow for social distancing. Upon registration, you will be assigned a time slot. The 1.5 mile run will be conducted immediately after, at the Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute (281 Campgaw Road Mahwah, NJ 07430.) You must bring the PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT PAPERWORK or you will not be eligible to take the physical test. There will be mandatory temperature checks taken upon your arrival, and a mask requirement. The required clothing for the physical agility test is as follows:
Running shoes or equivalent, shorts sleeve shirt or equivalent, exercise shorts or sweatpants, and a sweatshirt.
PHASE 2
Those who qualify for Phase 2 (written portion) of the testing will be notified via telephone as well as on the PoliceApp. Therefore, it is imperative that we are able to reach you by phone. Those of you who are excluded from Phase 2 will be notified via PoliceApp only. Do NOT call the Police Department for results of the test.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prevention and suppression of crime
- Protection of life and property
- Apprehension and prosecution of offenders
- Preservation of peace
- Enforcement of regulatory measures and,
- Provision of miscellaneous field services
Interested candidates can view more information on the Ramsey PD website: www.ramseypd.org, or refer to www.PoliceApp.com/RamseyNJ to view the pre-application.
The Ramsey Police Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. The qualifications outlined in the pre-application are fixed and governed by the Borough of Ramsey Borough Ordinance 2-32.8.
Please direct questions regarding this position to ehines@ramseypd.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.
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.