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Police Officer Jobs in Paterson, NJ

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Active/Retired Law Enforcement Officer - Armed
Brosnan Risk - Bronx, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
Former military and law enforcement experience desired. This is a high visibility, uniformed, constantly moving patrol detail, requiring client engagement....
2 days ago
Mobile Patrol Officer
Brosnan Risk - Bronx, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
verbal and written communication skills Must project a professional appearance Must have a reliable form of transportation Current and Valid NYS Guard License Current and Valid Drivers License A Plus: Law...
4 days ago
Public Safety Officer PT
Manhattan College - New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
They maintain law and order on the campus, enforce College regulations, and request assistance from law enforcement agencies when necessary....
10 days ago
Public Safety Officer FT
Manhattan College - New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
They maintain law and order on the campus, enforce College regulations, and request assistance from law enforcement agencies when necessary....
10 days ago
Police Officer
Department of Defense - Picatinny Arsenal, NJ (21 miles from Paterson, NJ)
Duties Help Duties Summary You will serve as a Police Officer for the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY~....
14 days ago
Public Safety Officer
Prime Healthcare - Boonton Township, NJ (13 miles from Paterson, NJ)
Job Information Prime Healthcare Public Safety Officer - Part Time (nights) in Boonton Township, New Jersey Performs security services, including electronic surveillance, and systematic manual Security...
23 days ago
Public Safety Officer
Prime Healthcare Services Saint Clares, Llc - Dover, NJ (19 miles from Paterson, NJ)
Job Information PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES - SAINT CLARES, LLC Public Safety Officer -Part Time (days) in Dover, New Jersey Public Safety Officer -Part Time (days) Facility St....
23 days ago
Special Patrol Officer
Security Company - New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
Must be Special Patrol Officer Certified and Sworn in with NYPD Must have Special Patrol Experience Unarmed Position Detain and make arrests Enforce NYC Laws Enforce Property Rules and Regulations Foot...
25 days ago
Police Officer
DC Metropolitan Police Department - New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
Police Officer candidates must successfully pass a written examination, a physical ability test, and a thorough background investigation that includes a medical examination, drug screening, psychological...
25 days ago
Police Officer
DC Metropolitan Police Department - Newark, NJ (12 miles from Paterson, NJ)
Police Officer candidates must successfully pass a written examination, a physical ability test, and a thorough background investigation that includes a medical examination, drug screening, psychological...
25 days ago
Mountain Lakes - Entry Level Police Officer
Mountain Lakes Police Department - Mountain Lakes, NJ (13 miles from Paterson, NJ)
Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects....
30+ days ago
Public Safety Officer -Part Time (days)
Prime Healthcare - Boonton Township, NJ (13 miles from Paterson, NJ)
Responsibilities Performs security services, including electronic surveillance, and systematic manual Security Officers rounds. Coordinates facility response to various potential problems for...
30+ days ago
Public Safety Officer - Part Time (days)
HBSI - Denville, NJ (16 miles from Paterson, NJ)
Public Safety Officer - Part Time (days) Facility St....
30+ days ago
Public Safety Officer -Per-Diem
Mission Regional Medical center - Denville, NJ (16 miles from Paterson, NJ)
Responsibilities Performs security services, including electronic surveillance, and systematic manual Security Officers rounds. Coordinates facility response to various potential problems for...
30+ days ago
Public Safety Officer -Part Time (days)
Prime Healthcare - Dover, NJ (19 miles from Paterson, NJ)
Responsibilities Performs security services, including electronic surveillance, and systematic manual Security Officers rounds. Coordinates facility response to various potential problems for...
30+ days ago

Demographic Data for Paterson, NJ

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Police Officer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work
Policing has always been psychological challenging. On any given shift police officers may encounter a range of psychological challenges including domestic violence, interacting with people...
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Constitutional Oriented Policing
In a profession where cases and controversies surround freedom of expression, bearing of arms, illegal search and seizure, the excessive use of force, overcrowding of jails, and the reversal of...
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Basic Community Policing
This five-part course is designed to introduce tribal police officers to common issues in Indian Country and to the basic principles of community policing. The course introduces the social...
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Salary for Police Officer Jobs in Paterson, NJ

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$67,711

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Police Officers in Paterson, NJ offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (31.0%)
  • High School or GED (26.4%)
  • Associate's Degree (15.2%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.7%)
  • Master's Degree (8.9%)
  • Some College (3.4%)
  • Doctorate Degree (1.3%)
  • Some High School (1.0%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Officers in Paterson, NJ
  • None (45.2%)
  • Less than 1 year (30.7%)
  • 2-4 years (12.7%)
  • 4-6 years (6.6%)
  • 1-2 years (4.8%)

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