New Jersey State Police Reviews

Pros

Top trained law enforcement officers.

Cons

Mandatory retirement age of 55.

Pros

Decent pay for dispatchers compared to similar positions at other departments. Work 12 hr. shifts with no more than 3 days in a row and every other weekend off. Six weeks training at hire. Some room for advancement.

Cons

Atmosphere isn't always positive. Can be stressful on high radio traffic shifts.

Pros

The only pros I can think of are the benefits and pension..

Cons

They didn't train me AT ALL the first 4 months. I sat in my cubicle listening to music and doing crosswords... may sound great for some people but I come to work to do work... Management only cared about themselves and complained about the workload and would not train me and the 4 others who started the same time as me.

Pros

Learn a lot about the job

Cons

High turnover of management -always rotating in and out

Pros

Highest form of law enforcement

Cons

Para-military, closed minded, extremely cliquish.

Pros

OT if you want it, union

Cons

mandatory OT, seniority rules all

Pros

It’s a great job with great benefits and hours

Cons

It’s a dangerous job and can lose your life

Pros

Tons of OT, more time spent away from family

Cons

Lots from unhealthy lifestyle to toxic environment

Pros

Pay, benefits, if your looking for a career.

Cons

Very uptight people to work with. Would not recommend this department. Many officers are horrible coworkers, also their recruitment process is a joke. Only apply if you want to be treated like a pesant. They act high and mighty but are frauds behind closed doors.

Pros

Benefits, salary, growth, and paid time off

Cons

Long commutes, can get transferred far away, and rotating shift work.