New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 1 - POLICE TRAINING COMMISSION
Subchapter 10 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER LICENSURE
Section 13:1-10.2 - Law enforcement pre-employment qualifications for licensure

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:1-10.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) An applicant seeking appointment as a law enforcement officer or probationary law enforcement officer shall have the burden of providing documentation to the law enforcement unit to which they are applying, demonstrating that they:

1. Are 18 years of age or older;

2. Are a citizen of the United States, if required by the position;

3. Are a graduate of high school or the holder of a general educational development diploma;

4. Are the holder of a driver's license that is valid in New Jersey; and

5. If the applicant served in the military, did not receive a dishonorable discharge.

(b) An applicant shall provide to the law enforcement unit, under penalty of perjury, a completed application with a certification, that includes:

1. A waiver form that allows the Commission and the applicant's employing law enforcement unit to review the officer's employment-related information, including records, from any and all prior employed positions, as well as internal affairs records and records relating to any completed applications submitted to law enforcement units, even if the applicant was not employed by that law enforcement unit; and

2. An acknowledgement that the applicant remains under a continuing obligation to provide necessary information or documentation and cooperation as may from time to time be reasonably requested by the Commission.

(c) An applicant seeking appointment as a law enforcement officer or probationary law enforcement officer shall submit to and successfully pass or complete the following:

1. A background investigation meeting the standards as set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:1-10.3;

2. A medical examination meeting the standards as set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:1-10.4;

3. A drug screening test meeting the standards as set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:1-10.5;

4. A psychological examination meeting the standards as set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:1-10.6; and

5. A physical ability test meeting the standards as set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:1-10.7.

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