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NORTH WILDWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:
2024 Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II Officer
SLEO II
These officers have the same authority and arrest powers as a full time police officer while they are employed. In addition to
the above responsibilities they have the responsibility of carrying a firearm.
The training is intense and requires 471 hours of training at the Cape May County Police Academy. The academy runs two courses for Class II Officers. A part-time academy during the winter months (December to April) is held three evenings per week and most Saturdays. A second class is held for eight weeks from the beginning of May to the end of June with classes running six days per week. Based on the needs of the Department, the date your application was submitted, and your ability to attend, you may be considered to attend either the winter or spring academy.. Thus, we suggest your application be submitted as soon as possible.
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, expandable 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.
Applications must be submitted via PoliceApp.com.
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CITY OF NORTH WILDWOOD INFORMATION
- North Wildwood hires 35 SLEO II officer and 15 SLEO I Officers each year.
- The North Wildwood Police Department responds to approximately 45,000 calls per year.
- North Wildwood is an island resort that has a high influx of residents and tourist during the summer season. With beaches, a boardwalk and an active entertainment district, there is always something going on.
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, Medical Examination, Psychological Profile
HIRING PROCESS
- Application Review
- Background Investigation
- Physical Fitness Testing
- Written Assessment
- Oral Interview
- Conditional Offer of Employment
- Psychological Testing, Medical Testing
The North Wildwood Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please direct questions regarding this position to training@nwpd.org
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, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.
