Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mission of the Human Resources Department?
The Township of Freehold has approximately 250 full-time, 30 part-time, and 390 seasonal employees. The Human Resources Department is responsible for assisting the Township in achieving its mission by effectively managing its human resources.
This involves wage and salary administration, benefits and position classification, recruitment and selection, employee relations, performance evaluations, workers’ compensation, and equal employment opportunity.

How can I find information on employment opportunities with the Township of Freehold?
You may either call the Human Resources Department directly at 732-294-2002 or if you are looking for a listing of civil service positions available in Freehold Township or in other municipalities or state agencies, connect to the New Jersey Department of Personnel homepage at http://www.state.nj.us/personnel. Job vacancies for Freehold Township and for other municipal or state positions are also available in the
Automated Labor Exchange (ALEX). ALEX can be accessed at all state unemployment offices. ALEX, also known as the New Jersey Department of Labor Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network, is available at http://www.wnjpin.state.nj.us.
For information on the requirement as a Police Officer in Freehold Township, visit the Police Department.

What employment opportunities are available?
Laborers - Salary Range-$24,323-$36,645
Under direction of a supervisory official, performs varied types of manual and unskilled laboring work and drives a truck. Commercial Driver’s License of the appropriate class is required.

What is the job application process with the Township of Freehold?
Freehold Township hires and retains personnel according to the guidelines of the New Jersey Department of Personnel. These guidelines were formerly called the Civil Service Regulations. Applicants for most vacant positions in the Township must file an application with the New Jersey Department of Personnel and may have to take a civil service examination. A small number of positions are not subject to the civil service regulations and are hired directly by the Township.

What are the benefits the Township of Freehold offers its employees?
The Township of Freehold provides excellent compensation and benefits for its employees. Some of the benefits are listed below:

• Sick Leave
• Military Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Life Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays Per Year
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance
• Local Government Retirement Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance

What happens if I’m offered a job with the Township of Freehold?
If you are selected for hire by the Township of Freehold, you will be contacted by the Human Resources Department and a "conditional offer of employment" will be made based on a successful completion of a physical examination. Once a candidate has met all of the requirements and conditions of employment, a start date is scheduled.

Freehold Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.