Police Officer

Police Officer

Franklin Township Police Departments anticipates a minimum of 15 Police vacancies for 2022. Must be PTC certified or SLEO II waiver eligible.

Position Summary

Under the direction of a Shift Supervisor, performs a variety of public safety work providing emergency aid, security, and protection to the community's citizens.

Basic Functions

• Patrol assigned area to aid in preventing crime and to enforce Federal, State and Township laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Observe, report and act upon conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking buildings for security, assisting other officers on traffic stops and checking suspicious persons and vehicles. Reports traffic hazards and directs traffic flow when necessary.
• Determine the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances, and takes any necessary and prudent actions. such as making arrests and transporting prisoners.
• Aids the public in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Administers first aid and requests medical service.
• Performs crisis intervention in sensitive situations such as family disputes.
• Provides general information to the public on laws and ordinances.
• Assists persons with complaints and inquiries or directs them to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepare a variety of records and reports, such as reports on arrests, property impounded, MV crashes.
• Performs preliminary investigative assignments on serious crimes. Conducts interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects and progress reports on cases under investigation. Collects and documents evidence and may arrest suspects.
• Appears in court and is available to testify in matters which the officer has knowledge of.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment.
• May assist in the training of new officers.
• Checks business and private property for security. Investigates conditions such as open doors, broken windows, vehicles parked in suspicious places.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of :

• Federal and State laws, Township ordinances.
• Content, and application of criminal law.
• Adult and juvenile judicial procedures and criminal justice system.
• Civil and constitutional rights.
• Department regulations, policies, procedures, and general orders.
• Laws of arrest, search, and seizure.

Ability To :

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Analyze dangerous situations rapidly and accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Enforce State, Municipal and other applicable laws.
• Determine appropriate level and scope of A Police response.
• Work courteously and tactfully with citizens and employees.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by a two-year community college degree or vocational school training in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State.

Hiring Process

• Oral interview (2)
• Background investigation
• Psychological exam
• Medical exam
• Drug screening

Interested candidates must submit their application, resume and letter of interest via the Township website at

Previous applicants need not reapply.

All employees of New Jersey State, County and Local Government must reside in the State of New Jersey unless exempted under law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

The Township of Franklin is a drug free work place.