Entry Level Police Officer
Posted: 07/01/2026 - 08:45 AM Due By: 09/01/2026 - 06:00 PMPolice Officer Employment Opportunity
The Township of East Hanover Police Department, Morris County, is accepting applications for a Probationary Police Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university by December 31, 2026.
- Must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must be a resident of New Jersey at the time of appointment.
- Lateral transfers must complete the entire testing process and, if appointed, begin at entry-level salary.
Physical Agility Test
Date & Time:
Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Location:
Hanover Park High School
63 Mt. Pleasant Ave., East Hanover, NJ 07936
Evaluation Exercises:
- 300 Meter Run
- Pull-Ups
- Push-Ups
- Sit-Ups
- 1.5 Mile Run
Written Examination
Date & Time:
Wednesday, September 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. sharp
Location:
Morris County Public Safety Training Academy – Auditorium
500 West Hanover Avenue
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Examination Requirements & Rules
On the day of the examination, two forms of identification are required, including one current photo identification. A photo driver’s license is preferred. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Applicants must be present and seated at least 15 minutes before the examination begins.
- Applicants must bring at least two No. 2 pencils with erasers.
- There will be no talking or interaction once the examination begins.
- The examination will take approximately 2½ hours to complete.
- No food or beverages are permitted in the auditorium.
- No cell phones or smart watches are permitted in the auditorium during the examination.
Hiring Process
- Written Examination
- Physical Agility Test
- First Oral Interview
- Second Oral Interview
- Background Process
- Academy Training
Please direct questions regarding this position to applicant@ehpolice.com. Do not call the Department.
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