At this time, we are only accepting applications from NJ PTC BCPO Certified applicants and NJ PTC SLEO II CO-Mingled applicants with at least 6 months of waiver eligibility remaining. Candidates currently attending a BCPO Academy can apply if the application process is still open, once they have successfully received their PTC Certification. Per the [...]
All applicants who submitted applications, with their required documents, will receive notification advising them of the interview scheduling process. Notifications will be sent electronically via Police App. Applicants who do not receive notification by September 30, 2025 should contact Sergeant Martucci at kmartucci@trpolice.org.
You are required to submit your MBOS Pension Benefit Statement with your initial application which will show your Total Pension Service Credit. This can be found on your my.nj.gov portal on the MBOS Home Page.
The 2025 salary for applicants that are PTC certified is $56,792. The 2025 top salary for a patrol officer (11 steps in 11 years) is $145,143. The 2025 top salary for a corporal (19 years) is $159,433. The current contract between the Township of Toms River and PBA Local #137 is from 1/1/22 to 12/31/25.
Yes. No visible tattoos on the face, head, neck, or hands are allowed. Tattoos that depict racist, indecent, extremist, lawless or offensive themes are prohibited. A tattoo is considered “offensive” if it is sexist, racist, vulgar, anti-social, violent or discriminates against any person by virtue of words, symbols or pictures in the tattoo or body [...]
The below directions are to help you prepare for the swim test and may be modified at any time. (Note: PTC Certified applicants who have successfully completed a police academy water safety program will not be required to take the swim test). Enter the pool in the shallow end and hold onto shallow end wall Time [...]
You can go to the recruiting section of the Toms River Police website (trpolice.org) and follow the links to the Police App job posting or go directly to: TRPD Application All documents, communication and schedules will go directly through Police App
Officers are given personal, vacation and sick leave time which is based on the number of years of service and current contracts. Officers and immediate family members receive medical and dental coverage through Aetna. Retirees receive a pension from the New Jersey Police and Firemen’s Retirement System.
No. There are no make-up days for any test, appointment, or interview.
No, you must be a resident of New Jersey and possess a New Jersey driver’s license upon appointment.