Wharton Borough - Police Officer

Job Announcement:

 BOROUGH OF WHARTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR POLICE OFFICER

The Wharton Borough Police Department is actively seeking professional, qualified and energetic applicants for the position of a Full-time Police Officer who possess the department’s core values: integrity, respect, service, and accountability. Applicants must apply online via PoliceApp.com; application fees are non-refundable.

Job Title: Police Officer (Must be PTC Certified, Alternate Route Graduate or Enrolled in Alternate Route)

Hours: Full-time

Starting Salary range for an applicant with PTC Certification: $51,414 - $83,861 

Starting Salary while in police academy: $37,489 (for alternate routes) $51,414 (upon graduation)  

Deadline: December 13, 2024 at 11:59pm

Registration Fee:  $45.00

Contact: marroyo@whartonpd.org

There is a potential to hire multiple officers from this process.

Basic Information:

The Wharton Borough Police Department patrols the Borough of Wharton and the Township of Mine Hill. We currently employ 23 full-time police officers, 1 special class II police officer and 1 special class III police officer. The department provides service to approximately 10,000 residents in a five-mile area of responsibility. Our area of responsibility covers sections of Interstate 80, State Highways 15 and 46.

Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old in order to apply.
• Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• Be a high school graduate or possess a general equivalency degree.
• In order to apply for this position PTC Certification is required. Applications will also be accepted if applicant is currently enrolled in an Alternate Route Program. Alternate Route Program Graduates can also apply for this position.  

• Have the ability to read, write and speak the English language clearly and intelligently.
• Be a U.S. Citizen and a resident of New Jersey.
• Ability to perform all of the duties and tasks of a police officer.
• No criminal history and of good moral character.
• Must be able to pass the Wharton Police Department Physical Fitness Test for applicants.

The Wharton Police Department Physical Fitness Test for applicants includes a 1.5 Mile Run, Vertical Jump, Push Ups, Sit Ups, 300 Meter Sprint and Bench Press.

Minimum standards in each physical fitness testing area:

1.5 Mile Run                                    14:40    

Vertical Jump                                   16 inches

Push Ups                                         34 in one minute

Sit Ups                                             38 in one minute

300 Meter Sprint                              64.3 seconds

Bench Press                                    84% of your body weight for one repetition

Applicants who continue on in the hiring process must also successfully pass the following stages:

1. Resume Review
2. Supervisory Oral Panel
3. Interview with the Chief of Police
4. Drug Testing
5. Background investigation
6. Medical examination
7. Psychological screening
8. Licensing by the Police Training Commission

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.

Please direct questions regarding this position to Lt. Michael Arroyo at marroyo@whartonpd.org.

The Wharton Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to marroyo@whartonpd.org