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EMPLOYEMENT OPPORTUNITY - POLICE OFFICER
The Northfield Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Qualified applicants must have satisfactorily completed a Basic Course for Police Officers, as prescribed by the New Jersey Police Training Commission or be a graduate or soon to be graduating alternative route. For additional requirements and instructions, use the link provided.
Police Officer Application

SCAM ALERT
Important – Warning for Residents and Businesses of Email Phishing Scam

The City of Northfield is aware of an email scam targeting individuals and businesses, where the sender falsely claims to represent the City of Northfield. The scam involves fraudulent invoices being emailed to applicants who have applied for relief to the City’s combined Planning and Zoning Board.

We are proactively advising our residents to be vigilant.

How the Scam Works

Scammers are using information taken directly from publicly posted Planning and Zoning Board agendas on municipal websites. They then:

• Create fake invoices that appear to come from the municipality
• Use the City logo and names of actual staff members
• Reference real meeting dates and legitimate application information
• Send these fraudulent invoices to Planning Board applicants
• Demand large payments via wire transfer, claiming the money is required for your application or for a Board hearing
• Provide a spoofed email address that looks similar to an official municipal domain

Because these invoices contain accurate details, they may appear legitimate, especially for applicants who may not be familiar with municipal processes.

This scam has been seen in other municipalities as well, where scammers have also impersonated municipal Construction Office staff.
Important Reminder

The City of Northfield NEVER requests payment by wire transfer or credit card for Planning Board matters or Construction fees.

All legitimate payments for Planning Board matters or Construction-related permits must be made in the form of cash, check, or money order only, payable in person, or by mail sent to 1600 Shore Road, Northfield, NJ 08225.

What To Do If You Receive a Suspicious Invoice

• Do NOT send money
• Do NOT respond to the email listed on the invoice
• Contact the Planning Board Secretary or the Construction Office directly
• Report the incident to the City of Northfield Police Department (609-641-3122)

Planning Board Secretary (609-641-2832, ext. 127)
Construction Office (609-641-2832 ext. 141)

WHERE DO YOUR 2025 TAX DOLLARS GO?
In NJ, your property tax bill pays for local government, school and county expenses. The City of Northfield collects your property taxes, and distributes most of this money to the other entities. So where exactly does your money go? Please see the chart using the link provided. Roughly 29 cents of every dollar is retained by the City of Northfield for the purpose of providing all municipal services, including public safety, and the other 71 cents is sent to the local and regional schools, and to Atlantic County government, to fund the services they provide.
CLICK HERE FOR PIE CHART

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH DISCLAIMER
The "Northfield Neighborhood Watch” and its members are independent of, not in any way officially or unofficially connected, affiliated or associated with, sponsored, authorized or endorsed by the City of Northfield, or any of its officers, elected officials, offices or departments including, but not limited to, the Common Council for the City of Northfield and/or the Northfield Police Department.