Project Information

Bid Title

Entry Level Police Officer

Issuing Agency

East Hanover township

Location

New Jersey

Published Date

Jul 1, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 1, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Notices > Employment Opportunity Entry Level Police Officer Posted: 07/01/2026 - 08:45 AM Due By: 09/01/2026 - 06:00 PM

Police Officer Employment Opportunity

The Township of East Hanover Police Department, Morris County, is accepting applications for a
Probationary Police Officer.

Application Deadline:
Wednesday, September 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

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

Please Note: No study guides will be offered.

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

1. Written Examination
2. Physical Agility Test
3. First Oral Interview
4. Second Oral Interview
5. Background Process
6. Academy Training

Please direct questions regarding this position to
applicant@ehpolice.com .
Do not call the Department.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561612Security Guards and Patrol Services

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