Certified Police Officer

Mountain Lakes, NJ
Mountain Lakes Police Department

Salary: $67,300 to $135,615

Closing Date: Oct 1, 2024

Position Summary:

The mission of the Mountain Lakes Police Department is to improve the quality of life in Mountain Lakes by working together with all citizens to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property, and promote public safety.

Essential Functions:

  • Protect citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.
  • Prevent crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teaching preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; and detaining suspects.
  • Apprehend suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, and making arrests.
  • Conduct criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects.
  • Report observations and actions by testifying in court.
  • Fulfill court orders by serving warrants and commitments.
  • Maintain safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating accidents, providing escort, and reporting unsafe streets and facilities.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements:

  • New Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC) Licensed is a must.
  • OR currently attending a NJ certified Police Academy as alternate route. SLEO II certified may apply as well.
  • Must be a resident of New Jersey at the time of appointment.
  • Must be a United States Citizen.
  • Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Must have the ability to perform all the tasks and duties of a police officer.
  • Must possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
  • Must not have a criminal history and be of good moral character.