The Allendale Police Department will be accepting resumes for the position of Police Officer.

Applicants must have a valid Basic Police Officer PTC certification. (No waivers accepted). A copy of the candidates’ Police Training Certificate is to accompany each resume, along with a completed Pre-Employment Application.

In addition to being PTC certified, candidates must meet the following:

1. United States citizenship;

2. A resident of the State of New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:14-122.8;

3. Age of not less than 21 years or more than 35 years. However, age restrictions shall not conflict with current state or federal law pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-127;

4. Vision and hearing adequate to perform essential job functions;

5. If an applicant has a criminal conviction, other than a disqualifying conviction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:51-2, the Detective Bureau of the Allendale Police Department shall investigate such record and consider such factors as may be required by law to determine whether the applicant is qualified;

6. The applicant must possess a valid motor vehicle license that is in good standing and issued by this state;

7. The applicant must be able to pass a psychological and/or psychiatric evaluation prior to appointment as a regular police officer;

8. The applicant must be able to pass a comprehensive medical examination and drug screening prior to appointment as a regular police officer.

Submit Resume, PTC Certification and Pre-Employment application, in person to:

Allendale Police Department
290 Franklin Turnpike
Allendale, N.J. 07401

Application deadline: 5pm, Friday, April 20, 2012.
No phone, fax or e-mails will be accepted.

Copies of Pre-Employment Applications and Essential Job Function requirements may be obtained at Police Headquarters or on-line at www.allendalenj.gov

The Allendale Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer