Morris Twp. Police Seeks to Fill Open Position

Looking to keep the peace and justice in town? The Morris Township Police Department has openings and is accepting resumes, according to Chief John McGuinness.

The deadline to file is July 21. The selection process may take up to 60 days. There will be written tests, oral interviews, physical fitness assessment, formal application, background investigation and more.  

Pay starts at $51,185 for a patrolman and increases with months of service and is higher for those with an associates or bachelors degrees. The highest pay is $103,101 for a patrolman with a bachelors degree with more than 120 months of service with the department.

The pre-application and details on the selection process, benefits and salary schedule may be downloaded at www.MTPD1422.com, under the Office of the Chief tab.

Applicants at the time of appointment must have a valid New Jersey Police Training Commission certification from an accredited police academy, a valid New Jersey Drivers License and meet all qualifications of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 et. seq.

Education requirements: 

• Shall possess a minimum of 60 credits from an accredited college or university. 
• In lieu of the minimum of 60 college credit requirement, an applicant: shall have completed four years of active military service with an honorable discharge and be a high school graduate or equivalent. 

Interested applicants may mail or drop off the resume and pre-application to:

MORRIS TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

49 Woodland Avenue

Morristown, New Jersey 07960

Attn: Chief John K. McGuinness