[Adopted 3-7-1997 by Ord. No. 97-6]
The following requirements shall be minimum mandatory requirements for the Chief of Police for the Township of Woolwich:
A. 
Be a citizen of the United States of America;
B. 
Be a graduate of the Police Academy;
C. 
Possess at least a bachelor's degree, preferably in Police Administration and/or Criminal Justice;
D. 
Have a record of recent, progressive experience in law enforcement and police administration including budget formulation, scheduling, and staffing, with a minimum of seven years relevant supervisory experience;
E. 
Be of good character and reputation;
F. 
Be in excellent health, having normal vision (correctable) and hearing and having no disqualifying physical or psychological limitations. Examinations will be conducted of the final candidate(s) to assure that the candidate is physically qualified and psychologically qualified for the position;
G. 
Possess a valid New Jersey motor vehicle operator's license; and
H. 
Such other requirements that may be mandated by the laws of the State of New Jersey or other applicable laws.
In addition to the minimum requirements set forth in § 36-19 above, the Township Committee, in assessing the qualifications of the applicant, shall consider whether the applicant possesses the following experience and knowledge:
A. 
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern police administration and police methods;
B. 
Thorough knowledge of the standards by which the quality of police services is evaluated and of the use of police records and their application to police administration and future planning;
C. 
Thorough knowledge of the types and uses of communication, electronic devices, firearms and automotive equipment used in modern police work;
D. 
Thorough knowledge of the functions of federal, state and local jurisdictions and authorities as they relate to police work;
E. 
The ability to plan, lay out and supervise the work of subordinates performing varied operations connected with police activities to develop proper training and instructional procedures for subordinates, and to maintain a high level of discipline and morale;
F. 
Ability to prepare and present effective oral and written informative material relating to activities of the Police Department;
G. 
Ability to provide effective leadership for and maintain harmonious relationships in the Police Department; and
H. 
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal officials, state and federal authorities, community leaders and the general public.