Ocean City - Full Certified Police Officer
Job Overview
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Job Announcement
OCEAN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:
Certified Retired New Jersey Police Officer Waivable to SLEO II
Certified Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II
Certified Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CITY OF OCEAN CITY INFORMATION
Ocean City is a progressive department which currently employees 63 sworn police officers. It relies on SLEO officers to supplement our force during our busy season. Ocean City is an island resort that has a high influx of seasonal residents and tourists during the summer months. Our population grows from approximately 12,000 to over 150,000 during the summer months. We respond to approximately 45,000 service calls per year.
SLEO’s are utilized in a variety of capacities. Assignments are made based on departmental demands. Assignments include Patrol Squads, the Boardwalk Power Squad, the Noise and Alcohol Unit, Community Oriented Policing Unit, Detective Bureau, and the Marine Unit.
Ocean City is a customer service oriented town with a reputation as “America’s Greatest Family Resort.” The Police Department is an accredited agency through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must comply with the following basic qualification standards:
United States Citizen that possesses a valid driver’s license
Age 18 or older
Possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent
Be of good moral character
Good physical condition
Pass Background Investigation, Oral Interview, Psychological Profile, Medical Examination, Drug Testing
Applicants interested in a SLEO I position must:
--Possess a New Jersey SLEO I certification
Applicants interested in a SLEO II position must:
--Possess a New Jersey SLEO II certification
OR
--Possess a certification as a New Jersey Police Officer who has retired in good standing within the last three (3) years and is waivable to SLEO II
HIRING PROCESS
Application Review, Background Investigation, Oral Interview, Conditional Offer of Employment, Psychological Testing, Medical Testing, Drug Testing, Final Approval from the Chief of Police
The Ocean City Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please direct questions regarding this position to pwalsh@ocnj.us
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.