The Township of Belleville is seeking fulltime police Officers to join the ranks of its Police Department. Become a Police Officer and make a difference within your community.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing laws and regulations to protect people and property.
• Responding to calls for police service. Including emergencies and non-emergencies
• General Patrol
• Conducting investigations (Criminal and Traffic)
• Effecting lawful arrests
• Traffic control and Enforcement of Traffic laws
• Preparing and writing Official reports
• Providing first aid
• Communicating with the community and striving to promote friendliness, helpfulness, and understanding.
• Maintaining professional knowledge: Police officers study laws and ordinances and attend continued training.

Requirements:

• Must be a U. S Citizen
• Must be a Belleville resident and able to show proof of residency.
• Possess a Valid New Jersey Driver’s License
• Age: 18-34 years old
• High School Graduate or possess an approved High School equivalent certificate
• Drug testing is required
• Must be able to speak and read the English language.
• NO lateral Transfers and NO prior Police Training Certification (PTC) will be accepted
• Must be Physically able to complete a training course approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission.
• Pass a criminal background investigation and medical examination
• Further job specification refer to the following link https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/02728.htm

No Civil Service Test Required and employment is contingent upon completion of a Police training course approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission

Application Process and deadline

• Submit your resume and cover letter to Lieutenant Rafael Reyes via email at bellevilleia@bellevillenj.org or drop off application at Belleville Police Headquarters located at 152 Washington Ave Belleville, NJ 07109
• Deadline to submit applications is October 4, 2024

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