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The New Jersey Transit Police Department 2020 application process has been announced for Monday morning, February 24, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. via the PoliceApp.com online platform. Only the first 1,500 applications will be accepted, so the application period will likely close out very quickly.  Candidates wishing to apply for the upcoming testing process should establish a PoliceApp.com online account in advance of the opening for the submission of applications. Likewise, it is important to have a digital copy of an updated resume, college transcript, and military DD-214 (if applicable) ready, as those documents must be uploaded at the time of the submission of the online application. Advanced planning is important, as any delay in submitting the online application once the portal opens may result in the candidate not being within the first 1,500 applicants. Once the applications are submitted, candidates will be scheduled for a Physical Assessment on either Saturday, April [...]

The non-civil service agencies in New Jersey test throughout the year, separate from the New Jersey Civil Service (LEE) testing. The following police departments and police academies are some of the organizations testing in the weeks and months to come: NJ Transit Police Department (NJTPD) NJ State Police (NJSP) Bergen County Police Academy (NJ) Alternate Route Program (ARP) Camden County College Police Academy (NJ) Alternate Route Program (ARP) Cape May County Police Academy (NJ) Alternate Route Program (ARP) Essex Fells Police Department (Essex County) Also available to New Jersey law enforcement candidates is the Pennsylvania State Police testing process. The PSP process is extremely competitive and very fair for NJ candidates. The best of the best get selected. It is one of the most merit-based and competitive processes among the state police processes in the North Eastern United States. I highly recommend it. The PSP have enhanced their process to include testing [...]

The non-civil service agencies in New Jersey test throughout the year, separate from the New Jersey Civil Service (LEE) testing. The following police departments and police academies are some of the organizations testing in the weeks and months to come: Bergen County Police Academy (NJ) Alternate Route Program (ARP) Camden County College Police Academy (NJ) Alternate Route Program (ARP) Passaic County Police Academy (NJ) Alternate Route Program (ARP) Bridgewater Township Police Department (Somerset County, NJ) Wayne Police Department (Passaic County, NJ) New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Also available to New Jersey law enforcement candidates is the Pennsylvania State Police testing process. The PSP process is extremely competitive and very fair for NJ candidates. The best of the best get selected. It is one of the most merit-based and competitive processes among the state police processes in the North Eastern United States. I highly recommend it. The PSP have enhanced their process to [...]

The 2019 NJ LEE will be administered throughout New Jersey this fall over a 7 week period. The single exam administration is being used to cover NJ Parole Officer Recruit testing in addition to the following titles: Municipal Police Officer County Police Officer Park Police Officer Campus Police Officer Recruit Police Officer Recruit Human Services Police Officer Palisades Interstate Park Correctional Police Officer (NJDOC) Sheriff’s Officer County Correction Officer Correctional Police Officer, Juvenile Justice Commission  In addition to the 2019 NJ LEE (Civil Service Law Enforcement Exam) being administered this fall, there are several other non-civil service police exams being administered in New Jersey. The following departments are testing in the weeks and months to come: Ridgefield Park Police Department (Bergen County, NJ) Denville Twp Police Department (Morris County, NJ) Ramsey Police Department (Bergen County, NJ) Egg Harbor Twp Police Department (Atlantic County, NJ) Atlantic County Police Academy Alternate Route Program [...]

ANNOUNCEMENT (8/1/2019) - The NJ LEE test prep seminars are approaching quickly. Chief David A. Paprota, Ed.D. has all of the course materials ready for the quickly approaching classes which are designed to give CCS Test Prep® students every advantage. Students will attend a two-day or three-evening seminar during which every aspect of the exam will be covered. Students will take a Preliminary Diagnostic Assessment as well as a Formal Final Exam during the seminar. Both exams are Scantron™ scored, weighted, and properly scaled, so an individualized scoring report can be generated for each student for both exams to clearly identify each students personal strengths and weaknesses. Furthermore, each student is provided a course binder which contains extensive instructional and practice materials for home study. Beyond the seminar, Chief Paprota is also providing CCS Test Prep® students who complete the program, special "free" access to the CCS Test Prep® Online Learning [...]

Announcement (7/1/2019): The New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC) has posted the formal Announcement and opened the online application portal for the 2019 NJ LEE. Get Ready to Prepare for Excellence The CCS Test Prep® seminars are all scheduled and posted for registration at: NJ LEE PREP SCHEDULE (Click Here). THE APPLICATION FOR THE NJ LEE You can access the formal civil service Announcement and online Application at: NJCSC NJ LEE (Click Here) When you apply, you will have the ability to select the title areas for which you want to apply and be eligible based on your residency and ultimately your score. It is most recommended to give yourself as many options as possible, as each of the titles is very competitive and the list is good for 3 years. NOTE: Those candidates who tested for the NJDOC on April 17, 2019, MUST sit for the exam again, as the scores will NOT carry over. [...]

Announcement (7/2/2019): The Ocean County Association of Chiefs of Police and the Ocean County Police Academy have opened the application period for the upcoming Alternate Route Program examination. The exam is specifically for candidates who wish to compete for a slot in the police academy through the "Alternate Route Program" as well as those candidates who would like to be eligible for Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) positions in 22 participating agencies. This is a great opportunity for those who are working toward a career in law enforcement. The process is extremely competitive and begins with the administration of a competitive written exam followed by a physical agility assessment and ultimately an oral interview. The next Ocean County Police Academy class is scheduled to begin in October of 2019. Candidates wishing to properly prepare for the competitive process should contact CCS Test Prep® by CLICKING:  CCS Test Prep® ALTERNATE ROUTE PROGRAM (ARP) [...]

The New Jersey Parole Officer Recruit position is one of the most competitive and sought after positions in the State of New Jersey. Very highly qualified and motivated applicants commonly seek the position. The current New Jersey Civil Service Commission announcement and application period is set to close on Friday, June 21, 2019. I strongly recommend that law enforcement candidates who intend to Apply for the 2019 LEE on July 1, 2019, also apply NOW for the 2019 Parole Officer Recruit exam if you can meet the Bachelor's Degree requirement at the time of hire. The cost of the application is $35 and there is no obligation to accept the position is offered. It is anticipated that the exam for Parole Officer Recruit will be administered with the 2019 LEE as one in the same. The LEE will be administered in September, October, and November of 2019. Candidates will actually be [...]

The Manchester Twp Police Department (NJ) is currently accepting applications for entry-level Police Officer and Class II Special Officer positions. The department has significant hiring needs and is looking for top level candidates for full-time positions. The Manchester Township Police Department is known for a very high level of organizational pride, professionalism, and a very competitive hiring process. Only the first 300 applications will be accepted for the June 8th physical exam. The application deadline is June 3, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. All applications must be submitted in person along with all of the required supporting documentation as specified in the official announcement. The written examination will be administered on Tuesday evening, June 11th, 2019, and will only be open to those who pass the physical exam which is scheduled for Saturday, June 8th, 2019. Anyone interested in preparing for the written examination with CCS Test Prep® must commit to their [...]