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Washington Township Police Extends Deadline for Officer Applications

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The Washington Township Police Department has announced an extension to the application deadline for those interested in joining their team as full-time officers. Prospective candidates now have until 12:00 noon on Friday, March 28, 2025, to submit their applications.

The department is looking to fill positions with a starting salary of $59,366.09 for the year 2025. Benefits for the roles include medical insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, availability of overtime, and a 12-hour shift schedule. Officers can also expect annual wage increases as per the current collective bargaining agreement.

Testing for the positions will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 8:00 AM.

Interested individuals can find more information and a candidate contact sheet on the Washington Township Police Department’s official website at www.washtwp-franklin.org/police. Alternatively, candidates may visit the station in person to complete the necessary paperwork.

This initiative comes as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen their team and continue providing effective services to the community.

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