Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

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Lawrence Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a "civil service community," Lawrence Township is subject to the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. 

Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of State and local government must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment. "The New Jersey First Act" (P.L. 2011, c.70)

Regarding terms and conditions of employment, most employees are covered by employment agreements negotiated between a union or association and the Township Manager and subject to approval by Township Council. There are six (6) such bargaining units.

Police Candidates
Any person interested in the position of police officer is asked to contact the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.
All information regarding eligibility and testing dates are available through the Civil Service Commission.

Civilian Employees
Any person interested in the position of communications operator is asked to contact iXP Corporation at 609.759.5100.