The Lacey Township Police Department is currently seeking certified applicants for the position of Class I and Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer. Candidates must possess a current New Jersey Police Training Commission Certification as a Class I/Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer from an approved Police Academy.
Essential Duties:
The Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I or Class II (SLEO) is a part-time member of the Police Department and will work part-time hours.
Class I Special Officers shall be authorized to perform routine traffic control, spectator control and similar duties. Class I Special officers shall have the power to issue summonses for disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses, violations of municipal ordinances and violations of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. The use of a firearm by an officer of this class shall be strictly prohibited.
Qualifications:
- Be a United States Citizen
- Be a resident of New Jersey
- A current New Jersey Police Training Commission Certification as a Class I / Class II Special Officer from an approved Police Academy
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required
- Hold a valid New Jersey driver’s license
- Have the ability to read, write and speak the English language clearly and intelligently
- Have and demonstrate good moral character and have not been convicted of any crime constituting an indictable offense or any offense involving moral turpitude; verified by a background investigation
- Undergo a complete background investigation
- Pass an oral interview
- Pass a psychological examination
- Pass a drug test
Applications may be picked up at the Lacey Township Police Department, 808 Lacey Road, Forked River. Interested applicants must submit an application no later than March 31, 2020.
If anyone has any questions regarding this announcement, you may contact Lieutenant Christopher Kenny at 609-693-6636 ext. 2571.
The Lacey Township Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.
Thank you,
-Chief Michael C. DiBella