If you meet the qualification requirements, pick up an application to take the entrance examination. Applications can be
obtained from any police precinct, your local post office, or public library. Application forms can also be
downloaded online. For more information on recruitment please email us
at
policerecruiting@jcnj.org
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Mail your application, along with the applicable fee, to the New Jersey Department of Personnel (NJ DOP).
The NJ DOP will notify you of when and where you will take
the examination. If you pass the examination, you will be placed on a list of eligible candidates, where your ranking will be based
on your test score. The NJ DOP will notify you of your test score and position on the eligible candidates' list. Any questions regarding
the written test, results, or your placement on the list of eligible candidates should be directed to the New Jersey Department of
Personnel. You can reach the
NJ DOP online.
If your position on the NJ DOP list is reached, you will be
contacted by the Jersey City Police Department, who will then schedule your interview and initiate your background investigation.
Candidates who pass all facets of the background check are then eligible to enter the police academy.
Below we've assembled a list of frequently asked questions.
Where do I get an application for the police department?
During the recruitment season prior to an entrance exam, applications can be picked-up at any police precinct, post
office branch, any public library, or online.
How soon can I take the test?
Applications will be available June 2010 through August 2010 with test held in the Fall of 2010.
Will I get paid while in the police academy?
Appointees to the police academy will be paid $600.00
per week while attending the police academy. After graduation, appointees will receive their police officer salary.
Will I be given a drug test?
Police academy applicants will undergo a urinalysis screening prior to appointment. If you complete the
police academy training and are appointed as a police officer, you will be subject to random drug testing in accordance with State
of New Jersey Attorney General guidelines.
I've been arrested before - Can I still become a police officer?
Although a prior
arrest will not necessarily barr you from becoming a police officer, applicants will have to pass a background check before appointment
to the police academy. A felony conviction will preclude you from entering the police academy.
Is there an application fee?
Currently,
there is a $25.00 application fee payable to the NJ Department of Personnel for taking the entrance exam.
What are the duties
and responsibilities of a police officer?
Police officers patrol the streets in Jersey City both on foot and in patrol cars,
interact with the public in varying situations, arrest criminal suspects, prepare reports and summonses, testify
in court, provide assistance to persons injured or victimized, deal with emotionally disturbed persons, respond to and investigate
motor vehicle accidents, direct traffic, and perform related work.
Police work is many times very physical, and can
require you to execute your duties outdoors in inclement weather. Carrying out your duties as a police officer can require
climbing stairs, running after suspects, and standing for prolonged periods of time.
This is only a brief description of what you can expect as a full-time police officer in Jersey City.
Job security and the opportunity for advancement are just the beginning of the many benefits enjoyed by Jersey City Police Officers.
The Jersey City Police Department offers:
Lifetime Medical Benefits
Dental Plan
Prescription Plan
City Life Insurance
Pension Plan
* 65% of final salary for 25 years service
Uniform Allowance
Tuition Reimbursement
Optical Plan
Deferred Compensation (457)
Then
there are the personal benefits of serving and protecting the community where you live and work - a sense of pride and satisfaction. A
career with the Jersey City Police Department truly is a chance to experience great benefits while working in a challenging and
rewarding field.
The Jersey City Police Department continues to educate the community's youth about the dangers of gang affiliation. Our Gang awareness
program includes reality-based lectures at local schools by Gang prevention officers. This program educates the students and additionally
educates our teachers and parents about the dangers of gangs. For more information on our Gang Prevention program, go to our
"Safety Tips" page or call (201)547-5755.
Our Neighborhood Watch initiative is an effective way to prevent crime, learn about home and personal security, and address the safety
of our children and the elderly. Civic involvement and collaboration between the community and the police department is an important
part of crime prevention. To join or start a block watch group, please email us at
blockwatch@jcnj.org or contact your district Community
Relations Officer:
North District: P.O. David Calton
West District:
P.O. Cora Kerton
East District: P.O. Dina Reily
South
District: P.O. Vanessa Lamboy
