Cape May - SLEO Class II (Full Time)
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CAPE MAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:
Full Time / Year Round
Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II
(Already Certified)
GENERAL DUTIES
Certified SLEO II Officers are empowered to issue summons for motor vehicle violations, city ordinance violations, petty disorderly persons violations and disorderly persons violations. Many of these officers are assigned to the bicycle patrol units, the beach, boardwalk and mall areas. SLEO II officers have the same authority and arrest powers as a full time police officer while they are employed. In addition to the above responsibilities they have the responsibility of carrying a firearm.
In this round of hiring we are seeking a qualified SLEO II Officer to work within our Patrol Division. This SLEO II Officer must be able to successfully complete our department's Field Training Program. Once completed, this officer will work within our Patrol Division to cover open shifts and to supplement shifts during special events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants:
- Must be a United States Citizen and a resident of New Jersey
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license
- Must possess a valid PTC Certification
- Cannot have an existing obligation under NJSA 40A:14-178 (Reimbursement to originating agency requirement)
- Must pass a psychological exam and a medical exam
- Must pass a Drug Test pursuant to Attorney General's Law Enforcement Drug Testing Policy
- Must pass background investigation
- Must comply with all other state and federal requirements for the position
- Must have 2-3 years of police experience, at the time of hiring
-Applicants that reside within forty-five minutes of Cape May are preferred.
-Applicants that have successfully completed a Field Training Program are also preferred.
Salary: $31,200 / yearly with full benefits.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
SLEO II Officers must already be certified with the required NJ PTC 471 hours of training from a NJ Approved Police Academy. The course of study must have included, history of law enforcement, the NJ court system, community responsibility, criminal law, arrest search and seizure, use of force, patrol vehicle operations, motor vehicle law, first responder emergency rescue, firearms, PR-24 baton, chemical agents, self-defense, patrol tactics, criminal law, communications, report writing, court room testimony, military drill, and physical fitness.
SALARY
- $31.200 yearly (42 hour work week) with Full Benefits and Overtime availability.
ABOUT CAPE MAY AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Cape May Police Department handles calls for Cape May City, West Cape May and Cape May Point.
- The Cape May Police Department responds to approximately 14,000 calls per year.
- Cape May is a city at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula with approximately 5,000 residents.
- In the summer months, Cape May's population is expanded by as many as 40,000 to 50,000 visitors a day.
HIRING PROCESS
- Application Review
- Background Investigation
- Oral Interview
- Conditional Offer of Employment
- Medical / Psychological Testing / Exam
The Cape May Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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.