Feature articles from Critical Concepts & Strategies (CCS).
Understanding “Residency Preference” for the 2022 NJ LEE Application Process by Chief David A. Paprota, Ed.D. (Ret.)
Understanding “Residency Preference” for the 2022 NJ LEE Application Process In an unusual twist, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC) has changed the application process for the 2022 NJ LEE cycle. Instead of candidates submitting a single application and choosing title areas (e.g., municipal police officer, sheriff’s officer, county correctional police officer, etc.), candidates must now submit a separate application for each individual agency for which they want to be considered. Aside from the obvious additional expense involved, this process comes with several new considerations and possible problems for candidates. The NJCSC website explains this new process as follows: In order to be considered for employment in an entry-level law enforcement position, applicants must submit individual applications for each jurisdiction in which they are interested in working. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will then be scheduled for and must pass a written exam called the Law Enforcement Examination [...]