Police Officer Positions
The Woodstown Police Department is currently accepting applications from certified and non-certified applicants for the position of full-time police officer. Residents are encouraged to apply!
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and no older than 35 years of age;
- Must be a resident of New Jersey and a citizen of the United States;
- Must possess a valid NJ driver’s license;
- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently;
- Must be sound in body and of good health;
- Must be of good moral character and not convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude;
- Must be able to pass a medical examination, psychological examination and drug screening;
- A college degree, military service or prior law enforcement experience is preferred.
Salary and Benefits:
- Starting Salary (2024): $64,647
- Pension enrollment
- Healthcare
- Eye and dental care reimbursement up to $1,000 per year
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, Essential Functions Acknowledgement Form and completed employment application in person to the Woodstown Police Department on or before 11/15/2024. Please direct questions regarding this position to info@woodstownpd.org.
The Woodstown Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.
Crossing Guard Positions
We are currently accepting applications for the position of School Crossing Guard.
Applicants must be available for all crossings. Crossings take place Monday through Friday (when school is in session) during the following times:
For regular school days (2 crossings)
- 7:00 am to 7:50 am
- 2:25 pm to 3:15 pm
For half school days (2 crossings)
- 7:00 am to 7:50 am
- 11:50 am to 12:40 pm
When dismissal times vary by school (3 crossings)
- 7:00 am to 7:50 am
- 11:50 am to 12:40 pm
- 2:25 pm to 3:15 pm
Pay: Crossing guards are paid on an hourly basis with a minimum of 6 hours of pay per day worked. The current rate for 2024 is $16.10 per hour.
Those interested should complete and return an application to the Woodstown Police Department during normal business hours (M-F between 8am & 4pm).
The application deadline is 11/15/24.
Recruitment Plan
The goal of the Woodstown Police Department Recruitment Plan is to recruit quality law enforcement officers who reflect the diversity of the population of the community the Woodstown Police Department is charged with protecting.
Current Demographics
The Woodstown Police Department is comprised of 9 police officers, 1 full time civilian employee and 5 part time civilian employees. The current demographic makeup our agency is as follows:
| Race | Community | Sworn Officers | Civilian Employees | All Employees |
| Caucasian | 78.5% | 100% | 66.7% | 86.7% |
| African American | 11.1% | 0% | 33.3% | 13.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 2 or more races | 6.5% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Ethnicity | ||||
| Hispanic | 6.7% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Non-Hispanic | 93.3% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 49% | 100% | 33.3% | 73.3% |
| Female | 51% | 0% | 66.7% | 26.7% |
Strategy
Members of the police department have well established relationships with various organizations and members of the community. Some of these relationships include, leaders of minority organizations, local churches, the Woodstown-Pilesgrove School District, the Salem County Vocational Technical School and residents of the community. These established relationships assist our agency with recruitment.
In addition, the Woodstown Police Department participates in various community events. Recruitment materials, such as brochures and flyers, which identify the Woodstown Police Department as an equal opportunity employer, can be made available to individuals interested in a career with our agency.
Review & Evalution
The chief of police is responsible for conducting an annual review of the department’s recruitment plan. If the recruitment goals outlined above are