Employment Opportunities
Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I
The Ventnor City Police Department is hiring for the position of Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I for the upcoming 2022 summer season. This position is seasonal employment and requires successful completion of a two-week training course, if applicant does not already possess a valid New Jersey State Police Training Commission Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I certification.
Class I Officers are empowered to issue summons for motor vehicle violations, city ordinance violations, petty disorderly persons violations and disorderly persons violations. These officers receive two weeks of formal training, 80 hours, at a Certified New Jersey Police Academy that includes classes on criminal law, report writing, motor vehicle law, use of force, responsibility to the community, CPR and first aid, handcuffing, baton, and self-defense techniques. These officers do not carry a firearm. They receive New Jersey State PTC certification as a Class One Special Law Enforcement Officer.
APPLICANTS MUST BE:
• At least 18 years of age
• A U.S. citizen with a valid drivers license
• High school graduate or possess a G.E.D.
• Of sound moral character
• Able to distinguish colors accurately
• Normal hearing
• Able to pass a thorough background investigation
• Able to pass a comprehensive psychological and medical examination, and drug test
Atlantic County Residents Preferred
HIRING PROCESS:
- Application Review
- Oral Interview
- Background Investigation, Medical Examination, Psychological Testing, Drug Test
- Conditional Offer of Employment
THE CITY OF VENTNOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Application process is through PoliceApp. A total fee of $25.00 will be charged through PoliceApp.
Deadline to apply is February 25, 2022.
The Ventnor City Police Department reserves the right to interview and hire prior to the application deadline.
Please direct questions regarding this position to jwootton@police.ventnorcity.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.
To qualify for employment as a police officer, interested applicants must pass a written examination administered by the New Jersey Department of Personnel.
Applicants must be:
- Residents of Ventnor or Atlantic County*
- Between 18 and 35 years of age
- High school graduate or possess a G.E.D.
- Of sound moral character
- Able to pass a thorough background investigation
- Able to pass a comprehensive psychological and medical examination
The Ventnor Police Department receives eligibility rosters from the New Jersey Civil Service and contacts eligible candidates when there are vacancies. Please do NOT send a resume if you are not on an existing eligibility roster.
*Atlantic County residents will be considered for employment after all Ventnor residents on the existing Department of Personnel eligibility roster have been considered*
The Ventnor Police Department participates in the Intergovernmental Transfer Program.