09/03/2026
Police Officer Hiring Announcement:
The Gibbsboro Police Department is initiating the hiring process for the position of Full Time Police Officer until further notice.
The department is seeking to hire individuals who are currently looking to obtain a New Jersey Police Training Commission (NJPTC), Basic Certification for Police Officers, or those who are already employed or certified as a Police Officer in New Jersey with a BCPO or SLEO II certification.
The Gibbsboro Police Department currently has 5 sworn full-time officers, two part-time SLEO I’s, 1 Investigator, Law Enforcement Against Drugs Instructors (LEAD), School Resource Officers (SRO), and Field Training Officers (FTO) to name a few.
The Gibbsboro Police Department will be accepting applications through the department website, and in person only.
Interested candidates can follow the link below to apply!
https://gibbsborotownhall.com/police-department/
Minimum Requirements to Apply:
1. Is 18 years of age or older;
2. Are a citizen of the United States and a resident of New Jersey at the time of appointment;
3. Is sound in body and of good health sufficient to satisfy the board of trustees of the police and firemen’s retirement system of New Jersey as to his/her eligibility for membership in the retirement system;
4. Can read, write, and speak the English language well and intelligently;
5. Is of good moral character and has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude;
6. Is a graduate of high school or the holder of a general educational development diploma;
7. If served in the military, did not receive a dishonorable discharge;
8. Meets all eligibility requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:A14-122, N.J.S.A. 52:17B.71b and N.J.A.C. 13:1-10.2.
9. The Appropriate Authority may require additional educational and certification requirements to be eligible for application and consideration.
Candidates must also submit to and pass the following:
1. Physical Conditioning, Written, and Oral Panel Testing
2. Background Investigation
3. Physical Examination
4. Psychological Examination
5. Drug Screening
6. PTC Certified Police Academy
The starting salary for a police officer in the Borough of Gibbsboro is currently $52,000.00 for 2026. Any questions regarding the application or hiring process can be directed to Cpl. Ricky Wilkes at [email protected] or 856-783-0151.
The Borough of Gibbsboro is an equal opportunity employer. Any hardship requests can be emailed to the above.
