Description
ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
HOW TO APPLY
For more information, visit NJ TRANSIT NJ Police Department | PoliceApp
The application period will open starting on September 7, at 9:00am; only the first 2000 applicants will be considered and will be contacted via NJ TRANSIT NJ Police Department | PoliceApp with information regarding the Physical Qualification Test.
When applying there will be a $35 non-refundable application fee to apply for the test. (Payable by Debit/Credit Card Only).
DOCUMENTS WHEN APPLYING:
When applying through NJ TRANSIT NJ Police Department | PoliceApp you MUST UPLOAD the following documents (documents must be in one of the following formats: docx, pdf, jpg, jpeg, gif, or png)
- Updated resume
- Updated unofficial or official college transcript or copy of degree, if applicable, (must include name of applicant and name of school)
- DD214, if applicable, (long version with discharge information)
CRITERIA FOR BECOMING A NJ TRANSIT POLICE OFFICER:
A candidate will be rejected from the selection process that has intentionally misrepresented, falsified, or concealed material and that, upon submission of any official document (online or otherwise), made a false statement, or attempted to practice any deception or fraud in this initial application, examination, interview, background, or in securing eligibility for appointment.
Read the Minimum Qualifications carefully prior to applying through NJ TRANSIT NJ Police Department | PoliceApp. Only those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be allowed to proceed in the selection process. Partial or incomplete document submission will not be accepted and will disqualify you from the selection process & applications fees will not be refunded.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered as a NJ TRANSIT Police Officer, you must meet ALL the requirements.
Only those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be allowed to proceed in the selection process. Partial or incomplete document submission will not be accepted and will disqualify you from the selection process & applications fees will not be refunded.
Failure to meet and provide appropriate documentation that demonstrates fulfillment of these requirements when applying through NJ TRANSIT NJ Police Department | PoliceApp will result in your disqualification from the NJ TRANSIT Police Officer selection process.
Read the Minimum Qualifications carefully prior to applying through
NJ TRANSIT NJ Police Department | PoliceApp.
AGE:
Candidates must be at least 21 years of age by December 19, 2026, and NOT have reached their 35th birthday at the time of appointment to the Police Academy Training Program ("PTC"); unless covered by the PTC age requirement guideline New Jersey Statute; N.J.S.A. 43:16A-3
CITIZENSHIP:
Candidates must be citizens of the United States on the date of application submission and never have renounced United States citizenship.
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Candidates must have a driving record in good standing and valid motor vehicle driver’s license on the date of application submission.
EDUCATION (Achieved by 1/1/2027):
A candidate MUST Have:
- A Bachelor's degree; OR
- Sixty (60) college credits, AND one (1) year of full-time or part-time experience as a first responder; OR
- Four (4) full years of continuous active-duty military service.
Failure to provide proof that you have satisfied minimum requirements on the date of application submission will eliminate you from further consideration as a NJ TRANSIT Police Officer Candidate.
Benefits:
Great Starting & Top Pay!
Pension, 401K & 457
Tuition Reimbursement!
Forbes Top 25 Company!
Great Work Schedule!
Specialized Units!
For more information, visit NJ TRANSIT NJ Police Department | PoliceApp
Email NJTPD_ExamQuestions@njtransit.com if you have any additional questions.
At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff.
NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INDC
Job Location:
City: Multiple Locations
State: NJ
Salary Range: SALARY: $60,000 Non-Certified * (*While attending the Police Academy) $77,100 NJ PTC Certified SCHEDULE: 4 days on 3 days off schedule; 10-hour days.
