NORTH WILDWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:2024 Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II OfficerSLEO IIThese 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) held three evenings per week and most Saturdays, and a second class 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 the 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, courtroom 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 INFORMATIONNorth Wildwood hires 35 SLEO II officers 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 tourists during the summer season. With beaches, a boardwalk, and an active entertainment district, there is always something going on.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must comply with the following basic qualification standards:
United States Citizen that possesses a valid driver's licenseAge 18 or olderPossess a High School Diploma or EquivalentBe of good moral characterGood physical conditionPass Background Investigation, Medical Examination, Psychological ProfileHIRING PROCESSApplication ReviewPhysical Fitness TestingOral InterviewConditional Offer of EmploymentPsychological Testing, Medical TestingThe North Wildwood Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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