CRANFORD POLICE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR POLICE OFFICER
The Cranford Police Department is pleased to announce that it is actively accepting applications for the position of Sworn Police Officer. This test will be for Non-PTC Certified Applicants.
Non-PTC Certified Applicants are required to fill out an initial application located at THIS WEBSITE. All Non-PTC Certified Applicants must submit their application along with a certified/cashier's check or money order for $25.00 (testing administration fees) to the Township of Cranford by 4PM on August 15, 2025. Non-PTC Certified Applicants must participate in a written examination tentatively scheduled for September 10th, 2025. Those passing the written examination process will attend the physical ability assessment tentatively scheduled for October 1, 2025. Those selected to attend the John H. Stamler Police Academy will attend the Winter 2026 session, scheduled to graduate in June 2026.
The Cranford Police Department is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all prospective and current employees and does not discriminate regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability. The completion and submission of this application is an important step in a thorough and lengthy employment selection process. These steps include a written examination, physical fitness test, oral review board, and comprehensive background investigation. Finalists will be required to take a full medical physical exam, drug test, and psychological examination. All NJ PTC standards for pre-admission physical training testing shall be followed, and non-PTC applicants must satisfy the components of pre-admission testing as a condition of employment.
Questions? Contact the Cranford Police Department at police@cranfordnj.org.
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Release by Detective Lieutenant Spencer Durkin
s-durkin@cranfordnj.org / 908-709-7346