Patrol Officer at CITY OF SUMMIT – SUMMIT, New Jersey

SUMMIT POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Announcement #: 2025-PO-01

Opening Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025

Closing Date: Monday, July 28, 2025

Number of Anticipated Vacancies: 2+

Employment Type: Probationary Police Officer/Full Time

The City of Summit Police Department is accepting applications and resumes for the position(s) of Police Officer, full time, with anticipated openings later in 2025.

Requirements: Applicants must meet the minimum requirements to be eligible for this employment opportunity. The minimum requirements include:

• Must possess a current New Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC) – Basic Course for Police Officer (BCPO) certification, possess a valid certificate from a New Jersey PTC recognized police academy signifying completion of the Basic Course for Police Officer; or be an active police academy (NJ PTC-BCPO) trainee;
Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of New Jersey and possess a valid New Jersey Driver's License.Must have received a minimum of 60 college credits, or military service or 2 years of law enforcement service.Must be able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently.Must be of good moral character.Shall not have been convicted of any indictable offense or any crime or offense involving moral turpitude.
• Shall meet the age requirements as set forth by the NJ Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) and state statute.
• Possess the ability to perform all the tasks and duties of a Police Officer;
• Pass a medical and psychological examination;
• Pass an extensive background investigation to include drug screening;

Ability to speak fluent Spanish is a plus.

Applicants must be able to successfully pass a background investigation, psychological screening, drug screening and medical exam.

Applicants with limited access to a computer can contact Nikki Griffiths at 908-277-9472 for further assistance.

Starting Salary: $55,000 to $57,522

Applications are due by end of business on Monday, July 28, 2025.

The City of Summit is an equal opportunity employer.