HIRING NJ TRANSIT POLICE OFFICERS

Summary

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER JOB ANNOUNCEMENTA 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.Criteria For Becoming a Nj Transit Police OfficerA 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.Minimum RequirementsTo 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.AgeCandidates 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-3CitizenshipCandidates must be citizens of the United States on the date of application submission and never have renounced United States citizenship.DRIVER'S LICENSECandidates 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 Bachelor's degree; ORSixty (60) college credits, AND one (1) year of full-time or part-time experience as a first responder; ORFour (4) full years of continuous active-duty military service.BenefitsGreat Starting & Top Pay!Pension, 401K & 457Tuition Reimbursement!Forbes Top 25 Company!Great Work Schedule!Specialized Units!At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff.NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.INDC#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER JOB ANNOUNCEMENTA 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.Criteria For Becoming a Nj Transit Police OfficerA 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.Minimum RequirementsTo 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.AgeCandidates 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-3CitizenshipCandidates must be citizens of the United States on the date of application submission and never have renounced United States citizenship.DRIVER'S LICENSECandidates 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 Bachelor's degree; ORSixty (60) college credits, AND one (1) year of full-time or part-time experience as a first responder; ORFour (4) full years of continuous active-duty military service.BenefitsGreat Starting & Top Pay!Pension, 401K & 457Tuition Reimbursement!Forbes Top 25 Company!Great Work Schedule!Specialized Units!At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff.NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.INDC#J-18808-Ljbffr