The Borough of Kinnelon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Police Officer

 

BY the order of the Chief of Police, The Kinnelon Police Department is currently accepting resumes and a cover letter for the hiring of the position of full-time police officer in the Borough of Kinnelon. Individuals must be police training commission certified or are currently attending an alternate route police training certified program for full-time police officer certification as of October 9, 2024 in the state of New Jersey. You may drop off your resume and cover letter at Kinnelon Police Headquarters or "Email" ncifelli@kinnelonpd.org. Please forward your resume and cover letter by 6:00AM Wednesday, November 20,2024.

To apply for the position of Police Officer with the Kinnelon Borough Police
Department, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency
  • Be of good moral character
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 35
  • Must have NO criminal history
  • Must possess a valid New Jersey State drivers license
  • Are required to possess 60 college credits or two years military experience
  • Candidatents must possess a New Jersey Police Training Certified or be enrolled in an Alternate Route Program in a New Jersey Police Acadamey 

We HIGHLY recommend the alternate route program offered by the Morris County Police and Fire Fighters Academy, and DO hire alternate route trainees. Information on the alternate route program can be found by contacting the Kinnelon Police Department

Recruitment Plan

 

Dispatcher

The Kinnelon Police Department is currently accepting applicants for the position of "Part Time" Police Dispatcher. 

To apply for the position of Police/Fire Dispatcher with the Kinnelon Borough Police Department,
the applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency
  • Be of good moral character
  • Must have NO criminal history
  • Submission of a borough employment application
  • Completion of an oral interview

Crossing Guard

The Kinnelon Police Department is currently NOT accepting applications for the position of
Crossing Guard.

To apply for the position of Crossing Guard with the Kinnelon Borough Police Department,
the applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency
  • Be of good moral character
  • Must have NO criminal history
  • Submission of a borough employment application
  • Completion of an oral interview