Job Title: Director Of Police
Department: Police
Supervisor: Township Administrator
Date: November 2025

Position Summary:

A highly-qualified, community-oriented, and innovative Director of Police to serve within the Bordentown Township Police Department. The position offers the successful applicant the opportunity to lead approximately thirty (30) sworn officers and six (6) civilian employees responsible for protecting and serving all who live, work and travel in Bordentown Township. The position will instill executive-level command and control within the Bordentown Township Police Department in the wake of the recent retirement of the Chief of Police. Anticipated salary range is $110,000 – $160,000.

Essential Functions:

Serve in a civilian capacity, and shall be directly responsible for the efficient and routine- day-to-day operations of the Police Department and the development, review and revision of the administrative policies that support the delivery of public safety services.
Develop a Strategic Plan outlining the shared priorities of the community, the Township Committee, and the Police Department.
Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Police Department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
Serve as a resource for law enforcement personnel, Township staff and other organizations; coordinate information, resources, and work teams necessary to support a positive, productive and harmonious work environment.
Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of public safety services, methods and procedures by using quantitative data- driven policing strategies to foster smarter and more efficient allocation of law enforcement initiatives.
Assess and improve existing systems, processes, and policies within the Police Department.
Establishment and implementation of a training and mentoring program to establish a pool of candidates for promotions, including a future Chief of Police.
Embrace inclusiveness and diversity in the workplace by implementing training, mentoring, and outreach programs with the goal of ensuring the Police Department is representative of the community.
Represent the Police Department by regularly attending public meetings, civic club meetings, churches, schools, and other places of public gathering to explain the activities, functions, policies and goals of the Police Department, and to foster favorable improved relationships between the police and the community.
Foster effective communication and positive relationships with the community as well as elected officials regarding the Police Department.
Instill community policing, intelligence-led policing and problem-oriented policing philosophy throughout the Police Department.
Utilize quantitative data driven policing strategies to support police operations.
Responsible for the condition of the police station when on duty.
Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Advanced or Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement or associated disciplines preferred.
Ability to prepare and present effectively oral and written information materials related to the activities of the Police Department.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other municipal officials, state and federal authorities, and the general public.
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, no less than five (5) of which shall have been in a management (rank of Captain or higher) capacity in police administration.
Demonstrated experience in developing and managing police budgets.
Ability to develop proper training and instructional procedures for employees based upon historical risk factors.

Other/Miscellaneous:

The applicant selected for an appointment must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

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