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.