HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

and

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER

APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED! MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 AT 2359 HOURS.

CERTIFIED APPLICATION - APPLY NOW

ENTRY LEVEL APPLICATION - APPLY NOW 

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• At least 18 years of age and less than 35 years of age or is within the requirements set by PFRS.

• U.S. citizen and resident of the State of New Jersey at the time of appointment

• High School graduate or equivalent

• Good moral character and temperament 

• Good physical condition, height proportionate to weight

• Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license at time of appointment

• **CERTIFIED ONLY** Must be New Jersey Police Training Commission Certified, presently attending or enrolled to attend a New Jersey certified Police Academy and satisfactorily complete same or be a certified SLEO Class II who is eligible to complete the Basic Police Officer Waiver Course.  Individuals who only possess certifications in corrections are NOT eligible to apply.

• **ENTRY LEVEL ONLY** Physical Fitness Assessment: This evaluation is scheduled for October 4, 2025 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.  Each applicant will be required to sign a waiver prior to participating in the assessment.  The location will be sent to applicants through PoliceApp. Only those who pass the physical assessment will move on to the written exam portion of the hiring process. 

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Starting salary (2024) is $56,877 which may be negotiable based on previous full time police experience.

• Longevity pay

• Holiday pay

• Paid vacation

• Sick days

• Personal time

• Compensatory time

• Employee Health Benefits Programs

• Dental plan

• Supplied uniforms

• NJ Police and Fire Pension System  

• **ENTRY LEVEL- Academy rate: $51,440. Raised to $56,877 upon successful completion and graduation of the Police Academy 

Any questions regarding these requirements should be addressed to Lt. Jack Howard at howardj@hillsboroughpd.org or (908)-369-4323 X7670, Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.