Civilian Police Dispatchers
Part-time or full-time (full-time includes benefits). For vacancy information and to apply, please contact Captain Bruce Richmond at: 732-721-0111 (9am - 4pm Mon-Fri).
School Crossing Guards
Part-time. For vacancy information and to apply, please contact Captain Bruce Richmond at: 732-721-0111 (9am - 4pm Mon-Fri).
Police Officer
The South Amboy Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.
Department hiring practices are governed by the Laws, Rules and Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Personnel. Information and applications are available at:
www.state.nj.us/personnel
REQUIREMENTS:
RESIDENCY - Applicants for police officer with the South Amboy Police Department shall be bona fide residents of the City of South Amboy at the time of application for the test.
EDUCATION - Graduation from high school or vocational high school or possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.
AGE - Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age to a maximum of thirty-five (35) years of age. For clarification, a person reaching his or her 35th birthday before the closing date of the test will be considered over maximum age. There are very specific exemptions to the age requirements concerning
veterans and previously employed police officers. Check with N.J. Department of Personnel for specifics.
CITIZENSHIP - United States citizenship.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION - As a prerequisite for appointment, appointees may be required to pass a through medical and psychological examination to be administered by the appointing authority. Any psychological, medical, or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of the duties of the position; cause the appointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or others; or become aggravated as a result of performance of these duties, will be cause for rejection.
Once appointed, individuals will be required to successfully complete a training program mandated by the New Jersey Police Training Commission.
