Minimum Qualifications:

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The following are the minimum qualifications required for the position of Police Officer in the Borough of Haddonfield:

 

• Must be at least 18 years of age and must be hired on or before their 35th birthday

• A citizen of the United States

• A resident of New Jersey at time of appointment

• Have a valid unrestricted New Jersey driver’s license at time of appointment

• Pass written, physical ability and interview component of the testing process

• Pass medical, psychological examination and drug screen

• Must be a graduate from a senior high school or have had a formal education or training showing attainment of the level represented by graduation from senior high school

• Must be of sound moral character verified by a background investigation

• Never convicted of a crime or of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude or dishonesty

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Anti-Discrimination Policy:

 

The Borough of Haddonfield is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and antidiscrimination pursuant to Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act as amended by the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972 and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

Under no circumstances will the Borough of Haddonfield discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or political status, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical heredity, cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability (including AIDS or HIV infection), pregnancy (including pregnancy-related medical conditions), childbirth, liability for service in the United States armed forces, gender identity or expression, and/or any other characteristic protected by law.

Decisions regarding the hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion or termination are based solely on the qualifications and performance of the employee or prospective employee.

If any employee or prospective employee feels they have been treated unfairly, they have the right to address their concern with their Supervisor, or if they prefer their Department Head, Mayor and/or designee, the Human Resources Manager or the Borough Solicitor.

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Diversity Recruitment Policy