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The Lumberton Township Police Department is looking for energetic, committed, intelligent men and women who want an honorable career serving a great community. Our officers are well trained law enforcement professionals dedicated to community-oriented policing. The Lumberton Township Police Department is in the process of being accredited through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. We offer numerous opportunities to our officers that include Patrol, Detective Bureau, K9, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, Firearms and Crime Prevention.

The Lumberton Township Police Department is a progressive law enforcement agency offering full benefits and other compensation.

LUMBERTON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Lumberton Township Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer.  Applicants shall possess a current NJ PTC Basic Police Officer Certificate or waivable NJ PTC SLEO II Certificate and be under no contractual obligation to another department under NJSA 40A:14-178 or must be willing to satisfy any training reimbursement to a prior department.

Eligibility:

1. Must be a resident of New Jersey at the time of appointment and a citizen of the United States
2. Must be at least 18 years of age and be able to meet the requirements of the New Jersey Police and Firemen’s Pension System (PFRS).
3. Shall have graduated from high school or possess a General Equivalency Degree (GED).
4. Ability to perform all the tasks and duties of a Police Officer.
5. Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license at the time of appointment.
6. No indictable criminal history conviction and of good moral character.
7. Must possess a PTC Certification, Special Class II certification or an Alternate Route Certificate

No indictable criminal history conviction and of good moral character.

Interested applicants can find the employment application by clicking this link.

Please direct questions regarding this position to anippins@lumbertontwp.com

All successful candidates must pass a background investigation, psychological, medical, and drug screening tests.

The Township of Lumberton is an equal opportunity employment agency.

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