Job Announcement:

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:

Special Law Enforcement Officer Class 2

SLEO 2

These officers have the same authority and arrest powers as a full time police officer while they are employed and on-duty. In addition to the above responsibilities they have the responsibility of carrying a firearm.

The training is intense and is conducted at the Cape May County Police Academy.  This hiring process is primarily intended for fully trained Class 2 Officers.  However, if an applicant is not trained and positions are still available, they will be enrolled in the next available SLEO Academy as long as they meet all of the minimum requirements.  The Special Officer Class II consists of over 460 hours of training mandated by the Police Training Commission. This course covers similar material as the basic class.  Upon graduation, students will be PTC certified as a Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officer. 

The course of study includes, 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, baton, chemical agents, self-defense, patrol tactics, criminal law, communications, report writing, court room testimony, military drill, and physical fitness and additional law enforcement training. Graduating Officers can apply for college credits at Atlantic Cape Community College and receive full New Jersey State Special Law Enforcement Certification at graduation.

SALARY

$20 per hour (While in the academy)

$23 per hour (with Class 2 certification)

Please direct questions regarding this position to bmurphy@middletownship.com