[Amended 4-22-2008 by Ord. No. 15-08]
A.
There is hereby continued in the Township of Jackson, in the County
of Ocean, the police force under the auspices of the Division of Police,
Department of Public Safety, of the Township of Jackson, and is established
in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 et seq.
B.
Police officers regularly employed by the Township of Jackson at
the time of passage of this chapter shall continue as members of the
police forces of the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety,
in the Township of Jackson, in the County of Ocean.
C.
The police forces under the Division of Police, Department of Public
Safety, shall preserve the public peace; protect life and property;
detect, arrest and prosecute offenders of the laws of New Jersey and
the ordinances of the Township of Jackson; direct and control traffic;
provide assistance and protection during emergencies; provide appearances
in court; cooperate with all other law enforcement agencies; and provide
training for the efficiency of its members and officers.
D.
The Business Administrator shall be designated as the appropriate
authority as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118.
The Division of Police within the Department shall be divided
into the Uniform Services, Special Services and Investigative Services.
The head of each Service shall be a Captain or other ranking officer
as designated by the Chief of Police from within the membership of
the Division and shall have such duties and responsibilities as shall
be determined by the Chief of Police in his or her discretion. In
addition to the Division of Police, the Municipal Alliance Committee
and the Office of Emergency Management shall be under the auspices
of the Department of Public Safety.
[Amended 11-14-2011 by Ord. No. 35-11; 8-24-2021 by Ord. No. 16-21]
The Division of Police shall consist of up to 110 sworn officers,
all of whom shall have been duly appointed and shall serve in the
following positions:
A.
The Chief of Police shall be the executive head of the Department.
C.
To be qualified for appointment, the Chief of Police shall hold a
minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and
shall have at least 10 years of experience as a law enforcement officer,
at least five years of which shall be command level experience at
or above the rank of Lieutenant in municipal law enforcement. Four
or more years of command experience at or above the rank of Lieutenant
in municipal law enforcement may be substituted for the degree requirement.
[Amended 12-11-2012 by Ord. No. 23-12]
Each Police Physician shall be appointed by the Township Council
for the term of one year, beginning on the first day of January of
the year for which the appointment shall be made. To be eligible,
the appointee must be duly licensed under the laws of the State of
New Jersey for the general practice of medicine.
A.
All appointments by the Township and promotions shall be in accordance
with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements for the hiring
of police officers.
B.
In addition to the specific qualifications for appointment to police
officer as required by N.J.S.A. 40A:14-122, or special law enforcement
officer as required by N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.10, the following general
qualifications shall apply. No person shall be appointed an officer
in the Division unless that person:
(1)
Completes an application on a form provided for such purpose. Any
misstatement or nonstatement of essential facts in such application
shall be sufficient cause for rejection of the applicant or for dismissal
from the Department if not discovered until after the appointment
is made.
(2)
Is a citizen of the United States.
(3)
Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently.
(4)
Is sound in body and of good health.
(5)
Is of good moral character.
(6)
Never has been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral
turpitude.
(7)
Has his or her fingerprints taken, which shall be filed with the
State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(8)
Having been a member of the armed forces, shall have completed such
services under honorable conditions.
C.
Any full-time police officer who shall be injured, ill or disabled
from any cause shall be granted a leave of absence with pay not exceeding
one year pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-137, provided that the appointed
Police Physician shall certify to such illness or disability.
Probationary police officers shall pay for initial expenses
for uniforms received by them for use in connection with their probationary
employment. The Township shall reimburse the probationary officer
for uniforms upon the satisfactory completion of the probationary
period and upon the appointment, for an indefinite term, of said probationary
officer to the contemplated office in the Division of Police.
All appointments to the office of Police Captain, Police Lieutenant
and Police Sergeant, respectively, shall be made after appropriate
competitive examinations conducted in such manner as shall be approved
by the New Jersey Merit System Board, and appointments shall be made
from among the candidates in accordance with Department of Personnel
regulations for the selection of police officers. The Chief of Police
shall make said appointments with the advice and consent of the Mayor.
Said officers shall be sound in body and in good health as determined
by a Police Physician after physical examination of the candidates.
In the event that, by reason of absence, illness or other cause,
the Chief of Police, or a Police Captain, or a Police Lieutenant,
or a Police Sergeant, should be temporarily unable to perform the
duties of his or her office, such duties shall be performed in the
interim as hereinafter provided:
A.
A Police Captain, when so ordered by the Chief of Police and the
Mayor, shall temporarily have the authority and perform the duties
of the Chief of Police; and if no Police Captain should be able to
act, a Police Lieutenant, when so ordered by the Mayor, shall temporarily
have the authority and perform the duties of the Chief of Police;
and if no Police Lieutenant should be able to act, a Police Sergeant,
when so ordered by the Mayor, shall serve.
B.
A Police Lieutenant, when so ordered by the Chief of Police and the
Mayor, shall temporarily have the authority and perform the duties
of a Police Captain.
C.
A Police Sergeant, when so ordered by the Chief of Police and the
Mayor, shall temporarily have the authority and perform the duties
of a Police Lieutenant.
D.
A patrol officer, when so ordered by the Chief of Police and the
Mayor, shall serve as a Police Sergeant; and in the event that such
designation shall not have been made prior to the beginning of a regular
shift or tour of duty, the uniformed patrol officer on duty during
such tour of duty and who has the longest record of police service
in the Township shall serve as Police Sergeant during such tour of
duty.
A.
The Township may appoint from time to time special law enforcement
officers in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8 et seq. for terms
not exceeding one year, which shall be for 12 consecutive months.
They shall possess and exercise all the powers and duties provided
by said statutes during their term in office, but shall not be continued
as regular members of the Division of Police, Department of Public
Safety, and shall not be entitled to tenure. The Chief of Police may
authorize special law enforcement officers when on duty to exercise
the same powers and authority as regular members of the Division of
Police, Department of Public Safety, including the carrying of firearms
and the power of arrest in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.15.
B.
Classification. There shall be the following two classes of special
police officers pursuant to law:
(1)
Class 1: Officers of this class shall be authorized to perform routine
traffic detail, spectator control and similar duties. Such officers
shall have the duty to issue summonses for disorderly person's offenses,
petty disorderly person's offenses, violations of municipal ordinances
and violations of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. The use of a firearm
by an officer of this class shall be strictly prohibited, and no officer
of this class shall be assigned any duties which may require the carrying
of or the use of a firearm. The number of Class 1 officers shall not
exceed 25% of the total number of regular police officers.
(2)
Class 2: Officers of this class are authorized to exercise the full
powers and duties of regular police officers. The use of a firearm
by such officer may only be authorized upon successful completion
of training and instruction as required by law. The number of Class
2 officers shall not exceed 25% of the total number of regular police
officers.
D.
Use of uniforms and equipment limited. No special police officer
shall wear the police uniform except while actually on duty, nor shall
any special police officer carry any police equipment in any private
vehicle unless reporting to or returning from duty.
E.
Use of private vehicle restricted. No special police officer shall
use his or her private vehicle upon official police business unless
directly ordered to do so by the Chief of Police.
F.
Compliance with rules and regulations. Every special police officer,
while on duty, shall abide by all the rules and regulations of the
Division of Police, Department of Public Safety. Any violation of
the rules and regulations, where the penalty for a police officer
is a suspension or dismissal, may result in the immediate dismissal
of the special police officer.
A.
Establishment of policies and procedures; posting of notice; when
effective.
(1)
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, the Business Administrator,
in his or her capacity as the appropriate authority, shall adopt and
promulgate rules and regulations for the government of the police
force within the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety,
and for the discipline of its members, after consideration of the
recommendations by the Chief of Police.
(2)
All rules and regulations promulgated by the appropriate authority
shall be posted upon the Department bulletin board and distributed
via memorandum to members of the Division of Police. An acknowledgment
of receipt shall accompany each manual and shall state that the policies
and procedures, rules and regulations apply to all members and employees
of the Division of Police. The acknowledgment shall be signed and
dated by each employee receiving the manual. Said acknowledgment shall
be placed in the employee's personnel file.
(3)
Such rules or regulations, including amendments thereto, shall not
take effect until five days after posting.
B.
Manual form; distribution of copies.
(1)
Rules and regulations for the efficient operation of the Police Division,
the government of the police force and for the discipline of its members
shall be provided to all members of the Police Department. The rules
and regulations may be amended at any time by the appropriate authority.
Whenever such amendments or additions to the police rules and regulations
are adopted, copies of such amendments or additions shall be supplied
to all members of the Police Division.
The Chief of Police shall be the head of the police force and
shall be directly responsible to the appropriate authority for the
efficiency and routine day-to-day operations of the Police Department.
The Chief of Police shall, pursuant to policies established by the
appropriate authority:
A.
Administer and enforce rules and regulations and special emergency
directives for the disposition and discipline of the force and its
officers and personnel;
B.
Have, exercise, and discharge the functions, powers and duties of
the force;
C.
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all subordinates and other
personnel;
D.
Delegate such of his authority as he may deem necessary for the efficient
operation of the force to be exercised under his direction and supervision;
and
E.
Report at least monthly to the appropriate authority in such form
as shall be prescribed by such authority on the operation of the force
during the preceding month, and make such other reports as may be
requested by such authority.
Each Police Physician shall have and exercise the following
authority and shall perform the following duties:
A.
He or she shall, only upon request, advise the Mayor and Township
Council and the Chief of Police in all matters that may arise in the
course of operation and activities of the Department and shall likewise
advise in all matters pertaining to sanitation and public health that
may require the attention of the Department.
B.
He or she shall, when requested by the Mayor, Business Administrator
or the Chief of Police, make a physical examination of an applicant
for an appointment to office in the Division of Police and shall submit
his or her report of such examination to the Chief of Police.
C.
Upon the request of the Mayor, Business Administrator or Chief of
Police, he or she shall make a physical examination of the Police
Captain, all Police Lieutenants, Police Sergeants and patrol officers
and shall submit a report of his or her findings to the Chief of Police.
D.
He or she shall, upon the request of any member of the Division of
Police effectuating the arrest of a person for driving under the influence
of alcohol or drugs, examine the accused and submit a report of his
or her findings to said arresting officer.
E.
He or she shall, when requested by any member of the Division of
Police, examine any person taken into custody who evidences or complains
of any illness and shall submit a report of his or her findings to
said police officer.
F.
He or she shall, when requested by the governing body of the Township,
conduct a physical examination or a mental examination of any police
officer and submit a report of his or her findings to said governing
body, with his or her recommendations.
Each Police Captain shall have and exercise the following authority
and perform the following duties:
A.
He or she, if so designated by the Mayor, shall be next in command
to the Chief of Police and, in the case of absence or disability of
the Chief of Police, shall perform all the duties of the Chief of
Police when so ordered by the Mayor. He or she shall be superior in
rank to Police Lieutenants, Police Sergeants, patrol officers and
special officers assigned to active duty.
B.
It shall be his or her duty to take cognizance of any and all neglect
of duty, disobedience of orders and other offenses on the part of
members of the Division of Police. He or she shall also ensure that
the police headquarters and other property of the Division of Police
are kept in proper order and condition and that strict discipline
is always maintained and that efficient service is performed by the
Division of Police.
C.
He or she may, in the absence of the Chief of Police, issue such
orders or take such action as may be necessary, but in every case
shall make a full report of the entire occurrence to the Chief of
Police at the earliest practicable moment.
D.
He or she shall ensure that every person connected with the Division
of Police is properly instructed in his or her duties by the Sergeants,
paying particular attention to the instruction of new members of the
force. He or she shall see that the Police Sergeants require all members
of the Division of Police to be attired in the proper uniform, with
the proper equipment to perform their duties.
E.
He or she shall assist the Chief of Police in the performance of
his or her duties and shall be responsible for seeing that all laws
of the State of New Jersey and ordinances of the Township are duly
enforced and observed and that the public peace is maintained.
F.
He or she shall, during his or her tour of duty, in addition to the
performance of the duties herein listed, exercise the authority and
perform the duties of a patrol officer as far as practicable.
G.
He or she shall, in the absence of the Chief of Police, issue such
orders and give such instructions as he or she may deem necessary
or proper, from time to time, in the operation, administration and
management of the Division of Police and in relation to the work of
the special police officers assigned to active duty.
H.
He or she shall, by virtue of his office, be vested with all the
authority and duty of a patrol officer with respect to the making
of arrests.
I.
He or she shall keep him- or herself fully informed at all times
with respect to conditions in the Township affecting the public safety
and good order.
J.
He or she shall communicate to the other members of the Division
of Police and to the special police officers assigned to active duty
all orders made and instructions given by the Chief of Police in relation
to their work and shall require the prompt performance thereof and
compliance therewith.
K.
He or she shall observe the work of all other members of the Division
of Police and the special police officers assigned to active duty
and, as occasion may require, shall criticize constructively the work
of individual officers and give such instruction and direction as
may be appropriate to improve the efficiency of their work.
L.
He or she shall be administrative agent of the Chief of Police and
shall supervise and direct the Lieutenants, Sergeants and patrol officers,
whether uniformed or plain-clothed, in the proper administration of
their duties and shall be responsible to the Chief of Police for the
proper performance of their duties.
Each Police Lieutenant shall have and exercise the following
authority and perform the following duties:
A.
He or she shall be next in command to the Captain, and in case of
the absence or disability of the Captain, the most senior Police Lieutenant
shall perform all of the duties of the Police Captain when so ordered
by the Mayor. He or she shall be superior in rank to Police Sergeants,
patrol officers and special officers assigned to active duty.
B.
It shall be his or her duty to take cognizance of any and all neglect
of duty, disobedience of orders and other offenses on the part of
members of the Division of Police. He or she shall also ensure that
the police headquarters and other property of the Division of Police
are kept in proper order and condition and that strict discipline
is always maintained and that efficient service is performed by the
Division of Police.
C.
He or she may issue such orders or take such action as may be necessary,
but in every case shall make a full report of the entire occurrence
to the Chief of Police at the earliest practicable moment.
D.
In every case of disobedience, violation of rules or other offenses
on the part of any member of the Division of Police, Police Lieutenants
shall report the same as soon as possible to the Chief of Police and,
in the case of negligence or other dereliction by any person on duty
at police headquarters who is not employed in the police service,
shall make a full report to the proper authorities.
E.
He or she shall devote his or her energies and plan his or her activities
for the health, safety, welfare and general well-being of the citizens
and residents of the Township and for the efficient and responsible
administration of the Division of Police. He or she shall stimulate
in the members of the Division of Police a concern for the well-being
of all the people and property in the community and an appreciation
and respect for the rights and liberties of all persons. He or she
shall constantly strive for a high degree of excellence in the quality
of law enforcement and service rendered by them.
F.
He or she shall ensure that every person connected with the Division
of Police is properly instructed in his or her duties by the Sergeants,
paying particular attention to the instruction of new members of the
force. He or she shall see that the Police Sergeants require all members
of the Division of Police to be attired in the proper uniform, with
the proper equipment to perform their duties.
G.
He or she shall be responsible for the maintenance of all records,
files and reports pertaining to the operations of the Division of
Police.
H.
He or she shall assist the Chief of Police in the performance of
his or her duties and shall be responsible for seeing that all the
laws of the State of New Jersey and ordinances of the Township are
duly enforced and observed and that public peace is maintained.
I.
He or she shall supervise the uniformed members of the Division of
Police and shall be responsible to the Chief of Police for the correct
performance of their duties.
J.
He or she shall, during his or her tour of duty, in addition to the
performance of the duties herein listed, exercise the authority and
perform the duties of a patrol officer as far as practicable.
K.
He or she shall be responsible for the scheduling of the work of
the Police Sergeants, patrol officers and special police officers
to ensure that the proper number of officers will be on duty at all
times.
Each Police Sergeant shall have and exercise the following authority
and perform the following duties:
A.
He or she shall, during his or her regular tour of duty, be superior
in rank to and have charge of all patrol officers and special police
officers who shall be serving on the same shift and shall, generally,
supervise the work of all said members and shall give such instructions
and directions as he or she shall deem necessary for the proper and
efficient operation of the Division of Police in accordance with the
provisions and regulations of this chapter.
B.
He or she shall designate the streets, avenues and areas of the Township
to be patrolled by such members of the Division of Police as shall
have been assigned to patrol duty on his or her shift.
C.
He or she shall see that officers reporting to him or her properly
relieve the officers going off duty and that the officers are in proper
uniform, with the necessary equipment to perform their duties properly.
D.
He or she shall assign all patrol officers to their respective duties
and shall note whether or not the officers to be relieved are at their
given relieving point and in proper condition.
E.
He or she shall constantly patrol his or her assigned area and shall
supervise the work of the patrol officers in patrol cars and performing
any other type of duty.
F.
He or she shall review for approval all written reports made by the
officers under his or her supervision during a tour of duty. If reports
fail to meet with his or her approval, he or she shall instruct the
officers under his or her supervision as to the proper form and information
to be supplied.
G.
He or she shall perform his or her duties under the supervision and
direction of the Police Lieutenant and shall be responsible for seeing
that all laws of the State of New Jersey and ordinances of the Township
of Jackson are duly observed and enforced and that the public peace
is maintained. The Police Sergeants shall perform such duties as may
be assigned to them, from time to time, by the Chief of Police.
H.
It shall be the duty of the Police Sergeants to take cognizance of
any and all neglect of duty, disobedience of orders and other offenses
by members of the Division of Police and to take immediate steps to
correct or eliminate same and to report same to their appropriate
superiors. They shall also ensure that the police headquarters and
property of the Division of Police are kept in proper order and condition
and that strict discipline is always maintained and that efficient
service is performed by the force.
I.
He or she shall, during his or her regular tour of duty, in addition
to the performance of the duties of Sergeant specified herein, exercise
the authority and perform the duties of a patrol officer as far as
practicable.
Each patrol officer shall have and exercise the following duties:
A.
To perform general police work and to be the primary public relations
representative of the Division of Police.
B.
To conduct preliminary investigations at the scenes of crimes or
accidents and to gather evidence, administer first aid, locate and
interview witnesses, make proper arrests and submit proper reports.
C.
To watch particularly the actions of suspected criminals.
D.
To be responsible for all phases of police work, not just his or
her specific assignments.
E.
To confine his or her patrol within the limits of the Township of
Jackson except when making arrests or making urgent investigations
or when ordered elsewhere by his or her superior officer.
F.
To maintain constant patrol of the Township except when taking a
proper lunch period or for personal necessity.
G.
To note and investigate all vehicles, the driver or occupants of
which arouse suspicion, and question the occupants and driver, learning
names, ages, sexes, residence and other pertinent information, together
with the make, license number, serial number, color and type of vehicle.
H.
To note all defects in highways, sidewalks, buildings, etc., from
which accidents might arise, and when unable to immediately adjust
such defect, to notify his or her superior officer by written report
or, where urgency is required, by phone or other means.
I.
To report at once to the desk officer all defective traffic signals,
streetlights, etc.
J.
To report to his or her superior officer as quickly as possible if,
for any reason, he or she cannot report by police radio.
K.
To be responsible for seeing that all laws of the State of New Jersey
and ordinances of the Township of Jackson are duly observed and enforced
and that the public peace is maintained. He or she shall also be responsible
for the protection of life and property and for the health, safety,
welfare and general well-being of the citizens and residents of the
Township.
L.
To appreciate and respect the rights and liberties of all persons
and to constantly strive for a high degree of excellence in the quality
of law enforcement and services rendered by him.
A.
Authority to discipline.
(1)
Within the limitations set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-147 to 40A:14-151, inclusive, Article IX of this chapter of the Code of the Township of Jackson, New Jersey, any appropriate collective bargaining agreements between the Township of Jackson affecting the employees effected by the discipline, the Rules and Regulations of the Township, Division of Police, Department of Public Safety and the Division of Police Policies and Procedures, the departmental disciplinary authority and responsibility rests with the Chief of Police or his or her representative designated by him or her in writing to the Mayor and Township Council.
(2)
No sworn member or officer of the Division of Police, Department
of Public Safety, shall be suspended, removed, fined or reduced in
rank for any cause other than for incapacity, misconduct or disobedience
as provided in the New Jersey statutes, the Division of Police Rules
and Regulations and Division of Police Policies and Procedures.
(3)
Revocation of appointment of special law enforcement officers with
or without cause shall be conducted in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.14.
B.
Conflict with laws and contract provisions. Nothing contained herein
shall operate to deny any member or employee of the Department any
rights guaranteed under applicable law and any collective bargaining
agreement.
Every member of the Division of Police shall, under the supervision
of the Chief of Police, provide for him- or herself the necessary
police uniforms, which shall comply with standards and specifications
prescribed, from time to time, by the Township Council and shall at
all times maintain his or her uniforms in neat, clean and presentable
condition.
Each member of the Division of Police shall submit to an annual
physical examination by one of the Police Physicians. Failure to submit
to a physical examination annually or when otherwise directed by the
Chief of Police and/or the Business Administrator may result in appropriate
disciplinary action.
Whenever the Business Administrator or his or her designee determines
that extra-duty assignments shall be performed for a party requesting
private or quasi-public duty, the Business Administrator or his or
her designee shall enter into an agreement providing for extra-duty
assignments for which the Township shall be compensated at the rate
set from time to time by resolution. Such agreement shall be in accordance
with the following standards:
A.
The party requesting the assignment shall execute and deliver an
agreement in a form approved by the Township Council by resolution
from time to time. The Business Administrator or his or her designee
shall be authorized to execute any such agreement, provided that it
has been submitted in the form approved by resolution. The Township
shall be responsible to provide all necessary insurance coverage as
required by law, including but not limited to worker's compensation,
public liability and claims for damage for personal injury, including
death or damage to property which may arise or result from the Township's
performance under the contract.
B.
Officers engaged in special duty assignments shall be deemed on-duty
and shall conform to all Division of Police rules, regulations and
procedures.
C.
Any and all extra-duty assignments shall be determined and approved
by the Business Administrator or his or her designee. The Business
Administrator or his or her designee may assign a patrol vehicle for
use in performing extra duty if and in the event it is determined
that the use of a patrol vehicle is necessary to perform the contracted
duty.
D.
All special-duty assignments shall be within the municipality, unless
specific written approval is given by the Business Administrator to
the officer to work outside of the municipality. If no municipal officers
are available to work on special-duty assignments within the municipality,
the Business Administrator may contact adjoining municipal police
departments or any other law enforcement agent as deemed appropriate
by the Business Administrator to see if they are willing to perform
such special assignments.
E.
The work to be performed shall be considered special assignment from
independent contractors and will not be considered direct assignment
or duty on the job through the Township. The taking of any and all
extra-duty assignments shall be on a voluntary basis in accordance
with a system established and administered by the Business Administrator.
F.
The Chief of Police shall have the authority to order any police
officer to vacate or terminate any special-duty assignment in response
to emergency situations or whenever the assignment creates an unacceptable
risk to health, safety and welfare of the police officer and/or the
public, in the sole determination and discretion of the Chief of Police.
The contractor shall not be responsible for any compensation for the
time that the police officer is away from the special-duty assignment
and shall have no claim for any costs or damages against the municipality,
the Chief of Police or the police officer arising from the termination
of a special duty assignment other than the prorated return of any
costs prepaid to the Township or to the municipality.
G.
Payment.
(1)
Payment, in full, shall be made prior to the commencement of the
employment of police personnel. Any unused portion of the payment
shall be returned. For any period of employment that is either unknown,
or is anticipated to be in excess of 20 days, the individual requesting
the employment of the off-duty police officers shall pay a deposit
equivalent to 20 days' payment to the Township prior to the commencement
of any work. Any unused portion of the deposit shall be returned or
credited against the final amount owed.
[Amended 9-8-2009 by Ord. No. 26-09]
(2)
Any and all payments due under any such agreement shall be paid 15
days from the date of billing. Interest shall be charged at the rate
of 12% per annum on any amount billed for which payment has not been
made within 15 days. The delinquent party shall be liable for all
costs, fees and attorney's fees associated with the collection of
any amounts due. The delinquent party shall forfeit the total amount
of the deposit. The Business Administrator shall have the authority
to cancel any agreement and to refuse to enter into future agreements
in the event that payment is not made within 15 days.
(3)
In the event that the contractor fails to contact the Division of
Police at least two hours prior to the scheduled start time to cancel
the job, or the officer works less than four hours and the job is
completed, the officer is entitled to be paid for a minimum of four
hours at the current pay rate.
H.
In lieu
of utilizing the procedure set forth above, the Township, upon adoption
of a resolution by the Township Council, may utilize the professional
services of a third party to administer extra duty assignments within
the municipality. In the event the Township wishes to utilize this
procedure, the Township may enter into an agreement with such vendor
which provides for the Township not to incur any cost or expense,
and would require a portion of any administrative fees charged to
vendors seeking such services to be shared with the municipality in
accordance with the terms of a written agreement to be approved by
resolution of the Township Council.
[Added 9-22-2020 by Ord. No. 14-20]
Residency shall be required of all candidates for full-time
police officer from the closing date of the filing of the civil service
examination and shall be maintained at least until the date of appointment
to a full-time position in the Division of Police as is authorized
by N.J.A.C. 4A:4-4.7(a)7.
Before any appointment or promotion can become effective, the
appointee shall take an oath or affirmation as prescribed by regulation
as herein after provided.
A.
Establishment. There shall be established a Municipal Alliance Committee
on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse within the Department of Public Safety.
B.
Membership. Membership on the Municipal Alliance Committee shall
be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Township
Council and shall include but not necessarily be limited to representatives
of the following groups:
(1)
A Mayoral representative.
(2)
The Chief of Police.
(3)
The President of the School Board.
(4)
The Superintendent of Schools.
(5)
The Student Assistant Coordinator.
(6)
A representative of the PTA.
(7)
A representative of the local bargaining unit for teachers.
(8)
A representative of the Chamber of Commerce.
(9)
A representative of organized labor.
(10)
A representative of the court system.
(11)
A representative of a local civic association.
(12)
A representative of a local treatment provider agency.
(13)
A representative of a local religious group.
(14)
A youth representative.
(15)
A recovered substance abuser.
(16)
A representative of Township Council.
C.
Purpose. The purposes of the Municipal Alliance Committee shall include
the following:
(1)
To organize and coordinate efforts involving school, law enforcement,
business and community groups for purposes of reducing alcoholism
and drug abuse.
(2)
To develop comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education programs
for Grades K through 12.
(3)
To develop procedures for intervention, treatment/referral and discipline
of students involved with substance abuse.
(4)
To develop comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education, outreach
and support efforts for parents.
(5)
To develop a comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse community awareness
program.
D.
Functions. The functions of the Municipal Alliance Committee shall
be:
(1)
To create a network of community leaders, private citizens and representatives
for public and private human service agencies who are dedicated to
promote and support drug and alcohol prevention and education programs.
(2)
To conduct an assessment of community-wide needs pertaining to drug
abuse and alcohol issues.
(3)
To identify existing efforts and services acting to reduce alcoholism
and drug abuse.
(4)
To assist in the development of programs at the municipal level that
accomplish the purpose of the Alliance effort.
(5)
To assist the municipality in acquiring funds for Alliance programs.
(6)
To cooperate with the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse,
as well as the County Alliance Committee, to provide data, reports
or other information that may be needed to assist in the Alliance
effort.
E.
Municipal Alliance Coordinator, position created. There is hereby
created the position of Municipal Alliance Coordinator for the Township
of Jackson.
F.
Qualifications of Municipal Alliance Coordinator. To be appointed
to the position of Municipal Alliance Coordinator for the Township
of Jackson, an individual must possess the following qualifications:
G.
Duties. The Municipal Alliance Coordinator shall be responsible for
the planning, promotion, development and supervision of the Municipal
Alliance Program as follows:
(1)
Coordinating and assuring the implementation of all Alliance ATOD
programs as outlined in the approved grant. These programs shall include,
but not be limited to, Project Graduation, the Senior Citizen Awareness
Program, the Tobacco Awareness Program, Teen Coffee Shop Night and
the Monthly Newsletter.
(2)
Gathering information for the community needs assessment and making
recommendations for future grant applications based on that information.
(3)
Coordinating and managing Alliance volunteers by scheduling meetings,
providing information and training, overseeing committees and maintaining
pertinent records.
(4)
Providing the community with information on ATOD prevention, resources
and specific Alliance programs through a monthly newsletter, press
and other media releases.
(5)
Organizing fund-raising activities that will provide additional funds
as needed.
(6)
Preparing the annual grant application which shall require attendance
at Ocean County grant-related meetings/training and the compilation
of statistical and financial information.
(7)
Coordinating activities with other municipal agencies and organizations,
including the Board of Education.
(8)
Maintaining and filing all records in a central office. Such records
shall include, but not be limited to, minutes of monthly meetings,
financial records, the annual grant and related documents, program
descriptions and evaluations, copies of the newsletter, media releases,
a video pamphlet library, correspondence with the County of Ocean
and training and time records for Alliance volunteers.
H.
Compensation. The salary for the position of Municipal Alliance Coordinator
shall be paid in accordance with the current Salary Ordinance.[1] Said position may also be funded by a grant from the Governor's
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
I.
Deputy Municipal Alliance Coordinator. There is hereby created the
office of Deputy Municipal Alliance Coordinator, which shall be a
part-time position. The duties and responsibilities of the Deputy
Municipal Alliance Coordinator shall be prescribed by the Municipal
Alliance Coordinator.
A.
Office of Emergency Management Coordinator.
(1)
The Mayor shall appoint a Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
from among the residents of the Township of Jackson. The Municipal
Emergency Management Coordinator shall serve, subject to fulfilling
the requirements of this section, for a term of three years.
(2)
As a condition of his or her appointment and his or her right to
continue for the full term of his or her appointment, the Municipal
Emergency Management Coordinator shall have successfully completed,
at the time of his or her appointment or within one year immediately
following his or her appointment, the current approved Home Study
Course and the basic Municipal Emergency Management workshop. The
failure of any Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator to fulfill
such requirements within the period prescribed shall disqualify the
Coordinator from continuing in the office of Coordinator, and, thereupon,
a vacancy in said office shall be deemed to have been created.
B.
Deputy Coordinator. The Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
shall appoint a Municipal Emergency Management Deputy Coordinator
with the approval of the Mayor. Wherever possible, such Deputy shall
be appointed from among the salaried officers or employees of the
Township.
C.
Duties of Coordinator.
(1)
The Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator shall be responsible
for the planning, activating, coordinating and the conduct of disaster
control operations within the Township.
(2)
Whenever, in his or her opinion, a disaster has occurred or is imminent
in any municipality, the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
of that municipality shall proclaim a state or local disaster emergency
within the Township. The Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator,
in accordance with regulations promulgated by the State Director of
Emergency Management, shall be empowered to issue and enforce such
orders as may be necessary to implement and carry out emergency management
operations and to protect the health, safety and resources of the
residents of the Township.
D.
Emergency Management Council. There is hereby created an Emergency
Management Service Council, to be composed of not more than 15 members,
who shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall hold office at the will
and pleasure of the Mayor. The Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
shall be a member and shall serve as Chairman of the Emergency Management
Service Council. The members of the Emergency Management Service Council
shall include the Mayor, the Chief of Police, representatives from
Fire District Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, representatives from all first aid
squads, the Director of Public Works, an environmental officer, a
health officer, social service personnel, a resource manager, a public
information officer, a shelter manager and one or more community group
representatives.
E.
Duties of Emergency Management Council.
(1)
The Emergency Management Service Council shall assist the municipality
in establishing the various local volunteer agencies needed to meet
the requirements of all local civil defense and disaster control activities
in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Governor
of the State of New Jersey in pursuance of the provisions of acts
concerning emergency management.
(2)
The Emergency Management Service Council is authorized, within the
limits of appropriations, to establish an adequate organization to
assist in supervising and coordinating the civil defense and disaster
control activities of the local municipality.
