Job Announcement:
CLASS I SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Special Law Enforcement Officer, Class I (SLEO 1) is a seasonal, part-time, member of our police department working from early May through September. They shall be authorized to perform routine traffic details, provide essential public safety and law enforcement services for the department. Class I officers shall have the authority to issue summonses for disorderly persons offenses, petty disorderly offenses, violations of municipal ordinances and motor vehicle and parking violations (Title 39). Class I officers are not permitted to carry a firearm.
SLEO 1 TRAINING:
The training process for the Basic Course for SLEO 1 Officers is an 80-hour course. The course includes training in baton, handcuffing, oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, defensive tactics, traffic control, disorderly persons offenses, traffic laws, first aid, use of force, various patrol concepts and ethics.
STARTING SALARY:
$18.00 / hour
MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must comply with the following basic qualification standards:
- United States citizen that possesses a valid driver’s license
- Age 18 or older at the time of hiring
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Read and write the English language
- Be of good moral character
- Pass background investigation, psychological profile, medical exam and drug screening
HIRING PROCESS:
- Applications are available through PoliceApp.com (search “Ventnor City” under location)
- Review of applications, background investigation, oral interview, conditional offer of employment, psychological testing, medical exam, drug screening, and final approval by the Chief of Police.
- Please note that once positions are filled, the hiring process will be terminated
- Contact Lieutenant Dave Gaeckle at dgaeckle@police.ventnorcity.org for more information
The Ventnor City Police Department reserves the right to interview and hire prior to the application deadline.
Please direct questions regarding this position to dgaeckle@police.ventnorcity.org
About Law Enforcement Jobs
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 account to monitor for updates.