Employment Interest Form

                                

Interested in a career in law enforcement? Burlington Township Police Department is now hiring.

Complete this interest form and a member of BTPD will contact you to discuss further details about the application process.

Please note the following Eligibility Requirements. You MUST:

• Be a resident of NJ with a Valid Driver's License.
• Be at least 18 years old but not over 35 years old.
• Possess a GED or High School Diploma.
• Have NO dishonorable discharge from the military.
• Be able to pass a background investigation; which includes but is not limited to:
  • No Domestic Violence related convictions.
  • No Disorderly Persons Offenses involving dishonesty, fraud, or lack of good/moral character.
  • Not to have 2 or more DWI arrests.
  • Passing a drug test.
  • Passing a psychological examination.
  • Passing a physical fitness exam in order to attend the police academy.

NOTE: If you are selected to continue with the employment process, you will be contacted via E-Mail to attend a Physical Fitness Test in July (date TBD). Please refrain from contacting the police department for an update on your inquiry.

 

Hiring Process Steps:

1. Physical Fitness Test (July - TBD)
2. Orientation
3. Background Investigation
4. Patrol & Command Staff Interview Boards
5. Drug Screening Test
6. Psychological & Medical Evaluations
7. Police Academy

 

Minimum requirements for the Physical Fitness Test:

• Vertical Jump: Min. 12.5 inches
• Sit-Ups: Min. 22 in 60 seconds
• Push-Ups: Min. 19 in 60 seconds
• 300 Meter Run: 84 seconds or less
• 1.5 Mile Run: 19 minutes or less

 

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