Hello just curious if any members happen to be a LEO here. Im considering applying and would like some insight. Thanks alot.

XD I'm thinking of doing the same thing. It's got to be an interesting job down there.

I have a lot of LEO buddies, several specifically working (or have worked) in Camden. From everything I've heard there's no way I'd want that job.

Have fun with that. Exciting and crazy days are only cool for a short period of time. A boring day is a good day.

What are the current requirements to apply for the job?

What are the current requirements to apply for the job?

Must be willing to wrestle a naked fat woman on bath salts covered in her own shit while her kids try to beat you with a mailbox and a toilet seat.

Must be willing to wrestle a naked fat woman on bath salts covered in her own shit while her kids try to beat you with a mailbox and a toilet seat.

Lol

Best thing to do is contact Camden directly.   Since they were taken over/reorganized, I'm not sure of the requirements.  I am fairly certain they are no longer civil service.

Requirements are a pulse, an opposable thumb and a poor self-preservation instinct.

Requirements are a pulse, an opposable thumb and a poor self-preservation instinct.

.....so perhaps not a highly respected or envied career move.....

http://www.njlawman.com/police-jobs/027-camden-county-police-department.htm

http://www.njlawman.com/police-jobs/027-camden-county-police-department.htm

Thanks for being serious.  It looks like they don't even know what the requirements are yet...

I am acquainted with the person in charge of reviewing all applications to the Camden County Police Force. Send me a PM if this is the place you REALLY want to work.

More power to you. Good luck.

I was asking in the hopes of making the information public.  It seemed like there was more than one person interested, and figured it would be useful to know.

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Thanks Paul.

Hey gentlemen camden/newark/hell. I need to get in! I was in iraq for a year im sure camden isnt that bad lol.

They want a list of all firearms you own plus they want to know if you have a fid, on the application.

They want a list of all firearms you own plus they want to know if you have a fid, on the application.

Do you believe ,unless you just moved here and brought item along, "they" don't know already? Pistol permits aren't just "busy work" for a clerk at the issuing pd...lol

They want a list of all firearms you own plus they want to know if you have a fid, on the application.

You are applying for a Police position. What do you expect.

Do you believe ,unless you just moved here and brought item along, "they" don't know already? Pistol permits aren't just "busy work" for a clerk at the issuing pd...lol

No I don't

They want a list of all firearms you own plus they want to know if you have a fid, on the application.

Even if they don't at the Psych evaluation they ask you to list all your firearms at some point anyway.

 

Must be willing to wrestle a naked fat woman on bath salts covered in her own shit while her kids try to beat you with a mailbox and a toilet seat.

 

We're getting Best Post of 2014 nominees in early this year. I like it.

Hey gentlemen camden/newark/hell. I need to get in! I was in iraq for a year im sure camden isnt that bad lol.

From everything I've heard and seen it seems that Iraq may actually be safer.

I do not like their hats. Its ambiguously ghey-ish. As in that guy from the Village People.

 

Its supremely tough to break into NJ LE. Get ready for years of trying to only end up disappointed. Inhave notbreally applied years ago to any NJ LE except NJSP and was 'on track' to go further, before I was sidetracked w another career choice. Now, I kick myself, EVERYDAY.

Take every test everywhere, as the vets come home the number of applicants shall increase. Don't quit trying. Its a tough job that you will love or hate, there is no in between. Its a job that has its perks and definitely its disappointments. If fact go to Camden metro and go to front desk and ask to speak to a supervisor or someone that handles the new hires, at minimum you will get straight answers as to what their requirements are. Don't be a show off and tout your accomplishments right then and there or you will be branded from the door. Just ask politely what their requirements and the process is. Good luck I loved it. Ask me/us more questions after you get the application in. Also find out if the test is a chiefs test or civil service test, because there is a difference between the two. Don't drag you feet.

I heard it was a chiefs test

Hey gentlemen camden/newark/hell. I need to get in! I was in iraq for a year im sure camden isnt that bad lol.

What does that mean you were in Iraq? My brother did two tours never fired his weapon and packed sandbags all day.

What does that mean you were in Iraq? My brother did two tours never fired his weapon and packed sandbags all day.

One individuals experience is different than others. No im not special forces, not a ranger, no hero medal of honor war stories but i can assure you that I did not pack sandbags, i only gunned a mk19 on top of an uparmored m1114. Id rather risks 8hrs on my a** and 8min of my a** on the line than a 24/7 worry if that next wave of rockets or mortars have my name on them or if that fresh pile of animal carcass has an ied inside.