Announcement: The Ocean County Association of Chiefs of Police and the Ocean County Police Academy have opened the application period for the upcoming police 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. Furthermore, the exam will also be used as a qualifier to be considered for select non-civil service police departments in Ocean County (see the list below). 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. To enter the competitive process, interested candidates should apply via policeapp.com.
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The below information has been publicly released by the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police on Wednesday, October 11, 2017:
ALTERNATE ROUTE PROGRAM (ARP)
| Organization | Ocean County Police Academy |
| Type | Entry Level Written Examination & Selection Process |
| Title | Alternate Route Basic Course for Police Officers and Centralized Hiring List |
| Application Deadline | 11/20/2017 11:59 PM EST |
| Registration Fee Charges | $95.00 to Apply for the Written Exam and Process |
LIST OF PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
FOR USE OF THE “CENTRALIZED” HIRING LIST
PARTICIPATING AGENCIES |
HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING |
Bay Head |
SLEO 1 & 2, Full Time |
Beach Haven |
SLEO 1 & 2 |
Beachwood |
SLEO 1 & 2 |
Berkeley Township |
SLEO 1 & 2 |
Brick Township |
SLEO I |
Harvey Cedars |
SLEO 1 & 2, Full Time |
Island Heights |
SLEO 1 & 2, Full Time |
Jackson Township |
SLEO I |
Lacey Township |
SLEO 2 |
Lakehurst |
SLEO 1 & 2 |
Lakewood |
SLEO 2 |
Lavallette |
SLEO 1 & 2 |
Little Egg Harbor |
SLEO 2 |
Ocean County Police Academy |
Alternate Route Program |
Ocean Gate |
SLEO 1 & 2 |
Pine Beach |
SLEO 1 & 2, Full Time |
Point Pleasant Beach |
SLEO 1 |
Seaside Heights |
SLEO 1 & 2 |
Ship Bottom |
SLEO 1 & 2 |
South Toms River |
SLEO 1 & 2 |
Toms River |
SLEO 1 |
Tuckerton |
SLEO 1 & 2, Full Time |
Waretown |
SLEO 1 & 2 |
OCEAN COUNTY POLICE ACADEMY AND PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS
Registration will close Monday, November 20, 2017 and the exam is scheduled to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2017.
What Is The Alternate Route Basic Course For Police Officers?
This program was designed to give individuals interested in becoming police officers, the opportunity to attend a police training academy at their own expense, prior to being hired by a police department.
Although successful completion of the program does not assure a participant a position in law enforcement, graduates will have received training from a certified police academy, and are able to pursue employment as a certified police officer.
