Holland Township - Certified Police Officer

Job Announcement

NOW ACCEPTING applications for the position of Police officer 

Salary:

Academy Pay Rate $33, 122.00

Patrolman 13th Class $48, 168.00 to Patrolman 1st Class $111,573.00

Department salary refinement expected after contract closing December 24th, 2024

About Us

Holland Township Police Department takes pride in its commitment to excellence in law enforcement. Established with the aim of providing professional and reliable police services, we have garnered recognition as the first agency in Hunterdon County to achieve 100% Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) certification. Our officers are leaders in the state, setting benchmarks in training, expertise, and professionalism. Our officers serve as active instructors at the John H. Stamler Police Academy and various other educational institutions across the United States. This involvement underscores our dedication to sharing expertise and best practices with law enforcement professionals nationwide.

Patrol Division

Comprising frontline officers, the Patrol Division ensures round-the-clock coverage for emergency response, crime prevention, and traffic enforcement.

Minimum qualifications

• Citizen of the united states and resident of the state of new jersey
• Of good mental and bodily health
• Able to read, write, and speak the English language well and intelligently 
• Of good moral character and free from conviction of any crime constituting an indictable offense or any crime or offense involving moral turpitude
• Able to pass such written, oral, physical, and psychological examinations
• A graduate of a high school, or vocational school or possess an approved equivalent certificate
• Valid NJ Driver's License
• Be between 21 and 35 years of age
• Currently NJPTC Certified: BCPO, Alternate Route Graduates or currently enrolled in a BCPO course, SLEO II or BCI Waiver Eligible Certifications (N.J.A.C. 13:1-8.4). 

HIRING PROCESS: 

• Initial Application 
• Background Investigation
• Department Interview
• Police Committee Interview
• Conditional Offer of Employment
• Psychological Screening / Medical Screening / Drug Screening 

THE HOLLAND TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Please direct questions regarding this position to ryoung@hollandtwp.org

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.