The position of Police Chaplain for the Borough of Oceanport
Police Department is hereby created in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
The position will be a volunteer position. The position of Chaplain
shall be under the supervision of the Chief of Police.
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall be an ordained clergyman
in good standing in the religious body from which he/she is selected.
The Chaplain shall have basic training and shall be a certified Police
Chaplain credentialed in accordance with the rules and regulations
of the Borough of Oceanport Police Department and shall be qualified
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
The duties of Police Chaplain shall include, but not be limited
to, assisting the Borough of Oceanport Police Department in death
notifications, station house adjustments and any other duties that
may be assigned by the Chief of Police.
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall serve in that capacity
without rank or salary.
The Chief of Police shall recommend to the Mayor persons that
he/she believes meet the qualifications of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141 as
well as the rules and regulations of the Borough of Oceanport Police
Department with reference to Chaplains, if any. All applicants for
the position of Chaplain shall be reviewed by the Borough Administrator
and Chief of Police to determine their qualifications in accordance
with this article, and the Borough Administrator and Chief of Police
shall make recommendations to the Mayor regarding the appointment
as Chaplain. The Mayor shall appoint Chaplains in accordance with
this article, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council.
Persons appointed as Chaplain shall serve for a term of one
year, to expire on December 31 next succeeding the date of appointment
or until their successors are appointed and qualified with the recommendation
of the Chief of Police.