The Hoboken Police Department is encouraging eligible people to apply to be officers in March when the New Jersey Civil Service Commission opens the application process on March 1st.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“The Hoboken Police Department offers an opportunity to embark on a fulfilling and rewarding career,” Police Chief Steven Aguiar said in a statement.
“We are looking for dedicated New Jersey residents, who are ready to make a difference, serve the community, and begin a journey that will help them grow, develop valuable skills, and become a leader in law enforcement.”
Applicants must live in the state of New Jersey, be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and never have been convicted of a felony.
After the application process closes, eligible candidates will have the opportunity to take the New Jersey Entry Level Law Enforcement Examination, undergo a background check, psychological, medical, and physical exams, and, if hired, be enrolled in a police academy.
The Hoboken PD also hires officers via other avenues, including direct recruitment and intergovernmental transfers, which typically take less time than the traditional civil service path to becoming a police officer.
For more information on the different tracks available to join the Hoboken PD, and to access the NJ Civil Service application once it becomes available on March 1st, go to hobokenpdnj.gov/employment opportunities.
New officers will receive competitive starting salaries and generous benefit packages, including paid sick and vacation time, continuing education funding, health insurance, and numerous advancement and promotional opportunities.
Last year, the Hoboken PD swore in 21 new officers, with five more currently attending the Hudson County Police Academy.
The Department’s Table of Organization (TO) was raised late last year, from 146 to 156, to increase foot patrols and enhance police visibility throughout the city, as HCV first reported.
The Department anticipates filling the new TO by the summer of 2025.
The city also eliminated the residency requirement last year, allowing for the recruitment of qualified candidates who live outside of Hoboken, with local residents remaining prioritized during the hiring process.
The Hoboken PD, established in 1855 as a seven-man police force, “is one of the most progressive police agencies in the state with a complement of over 166 sworn and civilian personnel,” officials said on Monday.
