Probationary Police Officer Position

Probationary Police Officer Position

THE BOROUGH OF SPOTSWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT is currently seeking candidates for the position of Probationary Police Officers.

Following are the requirements of the position: 

Be a citizen of the United States of America. 

Be a resident of the State of New Jersey at time of Appointment. 

Be more than 21 and less than 35 years of age at time of appointment. 

• Be sound in body and of good health sufficient to satisfy the Board of Trustees of the Police Retirement System of New Jersey that such person is eligible to membership in the retirement system. 
• Be able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently. 
• Be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude. 
• Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. 
• Ideal Applicants should possess a Full New Jersey Police Training Commission Certification for Basic Course for Police Officers or a SLEO II Certification. However, all applicants are eligible to apply. (preference will be given to certified applicants).
• Starting Salary $54,166.39.

If certified a copy of the candidate’s Police Training Certificate must accompany each resume/cover letter. 

Submission Instructions: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: Captain Edward Schapley IV C.L.E.O., 77 Summerhill Road, Spotswood, NJ 08884. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday April 07,2025

The Borough of Spotswood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Question or comments can be addressed to Capt. Edward Schapley IV eschapley@spotswoodboro.com or (732)416-1861.