Crime & Safety

Hillsborough Police Department Is Hiring Entry Level Officers

Check out what minimum qualifications are needed:

Hillsborough, New Jersey
Hillsborough, New Jersey (Alexis Tarrazi/Patch)

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The Hillsborough Township Police Department is hiring entry-level police officers.

Minimum qualifications include:

  • U.S. Citizen and resident of the state of New Jersey at the time of appointment
  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Must be 18 to 35 years of age
  • Good moral character and temperament
  • Good physical condition
  • Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license at the time of appointment
  • Must pass a physical fitness exam and oral interview

Physical Assessment is Oct. 4, written exam is Oct. 8.

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Starting salary:

  • Academy - $51,440
  • After graduation - $58,726
  • Top Salary - $152,799

For more information and to apply online, scan the code in the flyer below. For questions, email HowardJ@HillsboroughPD.org.

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