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WHAT IS THE ALTERNATE ROUTE COURSE FOR POLICE OFFICERS? 

This program was designed to give individuals interested in becoming police officers, the opportunity to attend a police training academy at their own expense, prior to being hired by a police department.

Although successful completion of the program does not assure a participant a position in law enforcement, graduates will have received training from a certified police academy, and are able to pursue employment as a certified police officer.

Basic Police Training commences in the Summer and Winter of each year, and is 22 weeks in duration.  The John H. Stamler Police Academy is not a residency school, thus allowing trainees to attend from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.

As an Alternate Route Trainee your expenses will include:

• Registration Fee
• Tuition
• Insurance
• Medical and Psychological Examinations
• Uniforms and Equipment for an approximate total cost of $4,500.00.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates applying for the Alternate Route Program MUST meet the following requirements:

• AGE: 18-35
• Is a citizen of the United States
• Is sound in body and of good health sufficient to satisfy the board of trustees of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System of New Jersey as to his/her eligibility for membership in the retirement system.
• Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently.
• Is of good moral character, and has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
• Must have a minimum of 60 college credits or two (2) years active military service or a combination of the two. (Must provide proof of military service – DD214).

SELECTION CRITERIA

The selection process consists of:

1. Written Examination (60% of final score)
2. Physical Agility Test (Watch a video on the Physical Agility Test below.) (Pass/Fail)
3. Comprehensive Background Investigation(Pass/Fail)
4. Oral Interviews (40% of final score)
5. Medical Examination (Pass/Fail)
6. Psychological Examination (Pass/Fail)
7. Drug Testing Through Urinalysis (Pass/Fail)