Job Announcement:

OCEAN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:

Certified Retired New Jersey Police Officer Waivable to SLEO II
Certified Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II
Certified Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I

POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CITY OF OCEAN CITY INFORMATION

Ocean City is a progressive department which currently employees 63 sworn police officers.  It relies on SLEO officers to supplement our force during our busy season.  Ocean City is an island resort that has a high influx of seasonal residents and tourists during the summer months.  Our population grows from approximately 12,000 to over 150,000 during the summer months.  We respond to approximately 45,000 service calls per year.

SLEO’s are utilized in a variety of capacities.  Assignments are made based on departmental demands.  Assignments include Patrol Squads, the Boardwalk Power Squad, the Noise and Alcohol Unit, Community Oriented Policing Unit, Detective Bureau, and the Marine Unit.

Ocean City is a customer service oriented town with a reputation as “America’s Greatest Family Resort.”  The Police Department is an accredited agency through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must comply with the following basic qualification standards:

United States Citizen that possesses a valid driver’s license

Age 18 or older

Possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent

Be of good moral character

Good physical condition

Pass Background Investigation, Oral Interview, Psychological Profile, Medical Examination, Drug Testing

Applicants interested in a SLEO I position must:
--Possess a New Jersey SLEO I certification

Applicants interested in a SLEO II position must:
--Possess a New Jersey SLEO II certification
                            OR
--Possess a certification as a New Jersey Police Officer who has retired in good standing within the last three (3) years and is waivable to SLEO II

HIRING PROCESS

Application Review, Background Investigation, Oral Interview, Conditional Offer of Employment, Psychological Testing, Medical Testing, Drug Testing, Final Approval from the Chief of Police

The Ocean City Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to pwalsh@ocnj.us