About this position
SUMMIT POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Announcement #: 2025-PO-01Opening Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025Closing Date: Monday, July 28, 2025Number of Anticipated Vacancies: 2+Employment Type: Probationary Police Officer/Full TimeThe 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;