The Trenton Police Department has officially launched its 2025 recruitment campaign.
Applications are now being accepted through PoliceApp.com, an online platform used by law enforcement agencies for hiring and recruitment.
“We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference and dedicate themselves to protecting and serving our community,” said Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson. “With the use of PoliceApp.com, applicants can begin the process quickly and conveniently.”
Minimum requirements include U.S. citizenship, New Jersey residency, a high school diploma or GED, a clean driving record, and no indictable or drug convictions.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 and possess sound moral character and a strong employment history. Candidates must also pass the New Jersey Police Training Commission’s physical fitness test.
The multi-step hiring process includes an application and background check, an oral interview, a conditional offer of employment, medical and psychological evaluations, drug screening, and successful completion of a training academy through the New Jersey PTC.
Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora voiced his support for the department’s recruitment drive.
“The Trenton Police Department is at the heart of our city’s safety and well-being,” Gusciora said. “By using this recruitment tool, we are opening doors for more residents to serve and protect their own community. I am proud to stand with Director Wilson and the men and women of the department as we work together to build a safer, stronger Trenton.”
The department offers a range of career paths for officers, including assignments in patrol, investigations, community affairs, canine operations, vice enforcement, crime scene investigation, and evidence handling.
To learn more or begin an application, visit PoliceApp.com.
