The City of Summit Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time police officer, in anticipation of hiring in early 2025.

The department is accepting applications until the end of the business day on Friday, January 17, 2025. Applications are available online.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be eligible for this employment opportunity: 

• 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.

The starting salary for this position is $55,000 to $57,522.

The City of Summit is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with limited access to a computer or requiring assistance to complete the application process should contact Nikki Griffiths at 908-277-9472.

More information on the Summit Police Department is available at cityofsummit.org/police.