Egg Harbor Township - Special Law Enforcement Officer, Class II

Job Announcement

Special Law Enforcement Officer, Class II

(Note: Application period will close when a sufficient number of applications are received.)

The Egg Harbor Township Police Department is accepting applications for the position of part-time Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) Class II. The primary responsibility for this position will be to provide security for the Egg Harbor Township Municipal Court when in session. However, the SLEO Class II may be assigned to other police duties as needed.  Hours for this position will be limited to no more than 28 hours per week. The hourly wage is $15.00 to $20.00, based on experience and qualifications, as determined by the Chief of Police.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current and valid New Jersey Police Training Commission Certification for SLEO Class II
• Must have NO binding obligations to another police department, including, but not limited to time in service and/or financial obligations
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be a resident of NJ
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be of sound moral character verified by a background investigation
• Must pass an oral interview
• Must pass a Psychological Examination. Documentation of a previous examination may be acceptable at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
• Must have a flexible schedule
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Responsibilities

• Maintaining appropriate levels of security and decorum in the court room
• Protecting the integrity of the court procedures
• Preventing individuals from approaching the bench, Judge, attorneys, and other staff without authorization or permission
• Provide a secure environment
• Deter those who would take violent action against the court participants in court proceedings
• Reporting and addressing emergencies in accordance with department policies
• Transport and guard prisoners
• Effective operation of both handheld and stationary metal-detection devices
• Any other duty related to the proper functioning and operation of the Egg Harbor Township Police Department
• Maintaining required certifications and proficiency in all police related areas, including the proper use and handling of authorized firearms
• Performing all assigned duties in accordance with Egg Harbor Township Police Department policies and approved training.
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Anti-Discrimination Policy 

It is the policy of the Township to provide and encourage equal employment and business opportunity for all persons and to prohibit discrimination in employment and business practices.  The Township shall not discriminate on the basis of religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, liability for military service or age.  The Township shall not discriminate on the basis of any sensory, mental or physical disability in employment unless such disability effectively prevents the performance of the essential duties required of the position and which are bona fide occupational qualifications which cannot be accommodated without undue hardship.

Please direct questions regarding this position to bkeane@ehtpd.com

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.