A.
There shall be a full-time Police Department in and for the Borough
of Emerson, in the County of Bergen.
B.
The official name of said Police Department shall be the "Borough
of Emerson Police Department."
C.
The Police Department shall:
(1)
Preserve the public peace, preserve order at all elections and public
meetings and assemblages;
(2)
Protect life and property;
(3)
Detect, arrest and prosecute offenders of the laws of the State of
New Jersey and the ordinances of the Borough of Emerson;
(4)
Provide proper police attendance and protection during emergencies;
(5)
Provide appearances in court when necessary;
(6)
Direct and control traffic;
(7)
Cooperate fully with the law enforcement agencies and prosecuting
federal, state and county governments;
(8)
Maintain such police training programs as may be necessary and proper
for the efficient and effective organization of the Police Department.
The Chief of Police shall be the head of the Police Department
and shall be directly responsible to the appropriate authority for
its efficiency and day-to-day operations. The Chief of Police shall,
pursuant to the rules and regulations established by the appropriate
authority:
A.
Administer and enforce the rules and regulations and special emergency
directives for the disposition and discipline of the Department and
its officers and personnel;
B.
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of
the Police Department;
C.
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all members and officers;
D.
Delegate such of his authority, as may be deemed necessary for the
efficient operation of the Police Department, to be exercised under
the Police Chief's direction and supervision in accordance with the
chain of command of the Department;
E.
Maintain the good order and discipline of the Department; and
F.
Report at least monthly to the governing body, in such form as the
governing body shall prescribe, on the operation of the Police Department
during the preceding month and make such other reports as may be requested
by the Borough Administrator.
[Amended 12-29-2020 by Ord. No. 1621-20]
A.
The appropriate authority required by N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 shall consist
of two members of the governing body, along with the Emerson Borough
Business Administrator, as appointed by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of the Council. No member of the governing body appointed
hereof shall simultaneously serve as a member of the Borough's Courts
Committee or Police Committee.
B.
As required by N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, the appointing authority shall
promulgate rules and regulations for the government of the force and
for the discipline of its members, subject to approval by the governing
body, consistent with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 and New Jersey law.
C.
All appointments to the appropriate authority must be compliant and
consistent with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 as requiring a line of authority
consistent with the degree of separation of executive and administrative
powers from legislative powers inherent in the municipal form of government.
A.
The Police Department shall consist of a police force and such other
nonsworn or civilian personnel as the governing body shall appoint.
The police force shall consist of one Chief of Police and no more
than: one Captain, one Lieutenant, five Sergeants, up to 15 police
officers and up to four special law enforcement officers or one Captain,
two Lieutenants, four Sergeants, up to 15 police officers and up to
four special law enforcement officers. Such configuration shall be
determined at the discretion of the appropriate authority after review
by the CFO and certification of available funds to provide for the
salaries associated with the selected configuration. Such employees
shall carry out and obey all orders and instructions of the Chief
of Police or, in his absence, in accordance with the chain of command.
In the event of an officer in any of these positions being on leave
immediately preceding an announced retirement or a suspension with
intent to dismiss, the Mayor and Council may, for the efficiency of
the Department, appoint a replacement to serve in the vacant position.
The governing body may also choose to leave a position vacant to undertake
a review of whether the current table of organization is still beneficial
to the police mission. The governing body shall have up to one year
from the effective date of retirement or resignation to appoint/promote
the replacement in order to conduct a thorough, fair and competitive
search and selection process.
[Amended 11-10-2015 by Ord. No. 1511; 12-18-2018 by Ord. No. 1578-18; 6-14-2022 by Ord. No. 1651-22; 8-16-2022 by Ord. No. 1655-22]
B.
The governing body may decrease the force for reasons of economy.
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-143, the governing body, if they
shall deem it necessary for reasons of economy, may decrease the number
of members and officers of the Police Department or force or their
grades or ranks. In case of demotion from the higher ranks, the officers
or members to be so demoted shall be in the inverse order of their
appointment. When the service of members or officers is terminated,
such termination shall be in the inverse order of their appointment.
Any member or officer who is demoted or whose service is terminated
by reason of such decrease shall be placed on a special employment
list, and in the case of subsequent promotions, a person so demoted
shall be reinstated to his original rank, and in the case of termination
of service and new appointment, prior consideration shall be given
to the persons on said special employment list.
C.
There shall also be such clerical, secretarial and administrative
employees, community service officer, school crossing guards and police
technicians, as the governing body shall appoint. Said employees shall
not be members of the Police Department within the meaning of any
provision of Chapter 14, Title 40A, of the Revised Statutes of New
Jersey, as amended and supplemented. Such employees shall carry out
and obey all orders and instructions of the Chief of Police or, in
his absence, his designee.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Salaries and compensation of the Chief of Police shall be fixed
by ordinance. Salaries and compensation of other employees of the
Police Department shall be fixed by their respective collective bargaining
agreements or by ordinance in the absence of a collective bargaining
agreement. The governing body shall fix the per diem or hourly rate
of pay for special officers by ordinance.
[Amended 9-15-2015 by Ord. No. 1508]
The Emerson Police Department will not engage in continuous,
overt recruitment activities. Active periods of advertisement and
recruitment shall only occur when deemed necessary, by the governing
body, to fill existing vacancies; and then only to the extent necessary
to fulfill the requirements of the aforementioned recruitment strategy.
No person shall be appointed as a member of the Police Department
unless he/she submits satisfactory evidence that he/she:
A.
Is a citizen of the United States;
B.
Is of good mental and bodily health sufficient to satisfy the Board
of Trustees of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey
that he would be eligible for membership in the retirement system;
C.
Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently;
D.
Is of good moral character and free from conviction of any crime
constituting an indictable offense or any crime or offense involving
moral turpitude;
E.
Is able to pass such written, oral, physical, psychological, medical
and drug testing examinations as shall be selected by the governing
body and meet essential job functions;
F.
Has a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
recognized by the United States, or two-year associate's degree and
two years' military service, or four years of military service with
an honorable discharge;
G.
Is a holder of a valid New Jersey driver's license; and
H.
Otherwise meets all requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-122 to 40A:14-127.
[Amended 9-15-2015 by Ord. No. 1508]
A.
Investigation of applicants. No applicant shall be appointed to any
position with the Police Department until after the applicant shall
have been fingerprinted and said fingerprints filed with the New Jersey
State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation, and no applicant
shall be appointed until after there has been a thorough background
and character investigation of the candidate that will also determine
the candidate's fitness for the position.
B.
Examinations; selection process.
[Amended 4-17-2018 by Ord. No. 1556-18]
(1)
All personnel who have either a formal application or resume on file
with the Emerson Police Department will be notified of the time and
location of the written and physical examinations. The cost of the
application and testing shall be determined by the overall selection
process selected. The selection process is as follows:
(a)
Written examination. The material used in this examination shall
be of such a nature that it will fairly test a candidate's cognitive
ability to perform as a police officer. The test contents and procedures
shall be determined and administered by the Emerson Police Department
or an outside agency. The test will be used to narrow the pool of
candidates.
(b)
Physical examination.
[1]
All applicants will be required to have an application on file
with the Emerson Police Department. Applicants must provide an original
physician's letter, dated within the past six months, indicating the
applicant is capable of participating in rigorous physical activities
in order to participate in the physical examination.
[2]
Test contents and procedures for the initial physical examination
shall be determined by the Emerson Police Department or an outside
agency. The physical testing, at a minimum, will include a 1.5 mile
run, maximum push-ups and maximum sit-ups. At the conclusion of the
physical examination, the overall results will be analyzed and used
in determining which applicants will move on.
(c)
Police Committee oral interviews.
[1]
The Police Committee, for the purpose of selecting new member(s)
to fill existing vacancies in the Emerson Police Department, shall
consist of the Chief of Police and two members of the Emerson Police
Department selected by the Chief of Police, along with the appropriate
authority. In the absence of any member of the appropriate authority,
any Council member may be used as an alternate, as appointed by the
Mayor.
[Amended 12-29-2020 by Ord. No. 1621-20]
[2]
The oral interview process shall consist of one or more interviews,
as determined necessary by the Police Committee to narrow the pool
of candidates to a group of finalists. At the discretion of the Police
Committee, initial interviews may be conducted by less than the entire
membership of the Police Committee at the discretion of the Police
Committee; however, all initial interviews must be conducted by the
same members of the Police Committee. The top 10 candidates shall
be interviewed by entire Police Committee. The top six candidates
will be ranked collectively by the findings of the Police Committee,
who will then recommend the candidate(s) to the governing body for
ratification and offer a conditional employment as a probationary
officer.
(2)
The Borough of Emerson and the Police Chief may decide to allow the
selection process to include the consideration of a lateral transfer
or candidates that are currently PTC certified in the State of New
Jersey. Further consideration can be given to a candidate who is currently
enrolled in an alternate route program sanctioned by the Police Training
Commission while the hiring process is underway. If a decision is
rendered to hire under the above provisions, the requirements for
the written examination and physical examination process will be waived.
C.
Required training course; probationary status.
(1)
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:17B-66 et seq., no person shall be permanently
appointed to the police force of the Borough of Emerson until after
having successfully completed a police training course at an approved
school. During the period of required training, the employee shall
hold the rank of probationary officer. Employees shall be entitled
to a leave of absence with pay during the period of the police training
course. Following the completion of an employee's police training
course, he or she shall be classified as a probationary employee with
the Police Department for a period of one year from date of hire,
with a possible six-month probationary extension, upon the recommendation
of the Police Chief and approval by the governing body.
(2)
The governing body may waive the attendance of such training if satisfactory
certification of previous accredited schooling under the Mandatory
Police Training Act of the State of New Jersey is presented and found
satisfactory. Police officers hired pursuant to this section shall
be classified as probationary employees with the Police Department
for a period of one year from the date of hire, with a possible six-month
probationary extension, upon the recommendation of the Police Chief
and approval of the governing body.
(3)
All nonsworn employees of the Police Department shall serve a probationary
period of six months before becoming regular employees.
(4)
Probationary employees will be evaluated on a monthly basis throughout
the entire period of their probation in an effort to determine their
suitability for continued employment. Probationary employees will
be advised of their progress and counseled when necessary in an effort
to correct any deficient performance or behavior.
(5)
The Chief of Police shall make a recommendation to the governing
body concerning the suitability for transition from probationary status
to regular status for each probationary police officer. Such recommendation
shall be submitted to the governing body no later than 10 days prior
to the end of the probationary employee's period of probation. Nothing
herein shall prohibit the Chief of Police from submitting such recommendation
at any time during an employee's probationary period when such employee
demonstrates that he/she does not possess the qualities and abilities
to competently perform the duties of a Borough of Emerson police officer.
(6)
The governing body may terminate a probationary employee at any time
during or at the end of the probationary period, or affirm the retention
of the date as a full-time member of the police force.
D.
Every member of the Police Department and special police officers,
before entering upon the performance of their duties, shall take and
subscribe an oath of affirmation to bear true faith and allegiance
to the government established in this state under the authority of
the people, to support the Constitution of the United States and the
Constitution of the State of New Jersey and to faithfully, impartially
and justly discharge and perform all the duties of their offices,
which oaths or affirmations shall be filed with the Borough Clerk.
A.
The governing body desires to promote the most qualified candidates
to positions of higher rank. This chapter establishes the eligibility
requirements and the process for promotion to all higher ranks. The
promotion process shall be on the basis of merit, experience, education,
demonstrated ability and competitive written submissions. “Competitive
written submissions” are defined as a letter of intent/cover
letter, resume and any supporting documentation. Also, for the promotion
process to the rank of Sergeant only, there shall be a competitive
written examination as well. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-129,
promotion of any officer shall be made from the membership of the
department. No person shall be eligible for promotion to be a superior
officer unless he or she has previously served as patrol officer in
such department or force (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-129).
[Amended 5-5-2009 by Ord. No. 1370; 7-21-2009 by Ord. No. 1380; 2-7-2012 by Ord. No. 1439]
B.
Upon receiving instructions from the governing body to do so, the
Chief of Police shall announce the promotional process to members
of the Department at least 30 days before the written examination
is to be given. The announcement shall contain, at a minimum, the
rank to be filled, the dates of the exams, source materials or reading
lists from which exam questions will be taken or topics from which
questions will be formulated. Candidates who qualify shall notify
the Chief of Police of his or her interest in taking the examination
by submitting a letter of interest no later than 10 calendar days
after the promotion announcement. Failure to do so shall render the
officer ineligible to participate in the process.
C.
Where two or more candidates are ranked equally, pursuant to the
promotional procedure set forth herein, preference shall be given
to the candidate with the most seniority in service, pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:14-129, or a resident over a nonresident, pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:14-122.6.
D.
The reviewing committee for departmental promotions shall, at a minimum,
consist of the Chief of Police and the appropriate authority. If a
member of the appropriate authority cannot attend or be part of the
process, then another member of the governing body, designated by
the Mayor, may take that member's place in the process. The Captain,
at the Chief's discretion, may also be part of the reviewing committee.
[Amended 2-7-2012 by Ord. No. 1439; 9-20-2016 by Ord. No. 1533; 12-29-2020 by Ord. No. 1621-20]
F.
Promotional standards for promotion to rank of Sergeant.
[Amended 5-5-2009 by Ord.
No. 1370; 7-21-2009 by Ord. No. 1380; 2-7-2012 by Ord. No. 1439; 9-15-2015 by Ord. No. 1509; 9-20-2016 by Ord. No. 1533]
(1)
Promotion policy. Promotion denotes vertical movements in the organization
hierarchy from one rank classification to another. Validity of the
promotional process can only be accomplished through clear and concise
procedures. A promotional process has been developed to identify employees
who possess the ability to assume greater responsibilities combined
with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform competently at
a higher organizational level. This policy is established for the
position of Sergeant.
(2)
Eligibility for promotion. In order to be eligible for promotion
from patrol officer to the rank of Sergeant, said officer must serve
for a period of five full calendar years as a patrol officer within
the Borough of Emerson. For those hired after January 1, 2009, the
Sergeant shall have graduated from high school and possess, from an
accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department
of Education, at least an associate's degree, or the equivalent in
college credits, and two years of military service, or a bachelor's
degree, or four years of military service with an honorable discharge.
(3)
Promotional criteria.
(a)
All candidates seeking promotion to the rank of Sergeant shall
be evaluated based upon the following criteria:
(b)
Criteria described.
[1]
Written examination.
[a]
All candidates for promotion shall submit to a written examination.
the written examination shall be administered by the Chief of Police,
the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police or the Department
of Personnel (DOP), at the discretion of the appropriate authority.
[Amended 8-14-2018 by Ord. No. 1563-18]
[b]
At least 30 days prior to the date a written examination is
scheduled, a notice shall be posted at the Police Department that
will set forth the following:
[c]
The written examination shall be graded. The applicant shall
receive the following percentages toward overall score based upon
the score attained on the written examination:
|
Written Test Score
|
Percentage Overall Score
|
|---|---|
|
0 to 59.99
|
0%
|
|
60 to 61.99
|
1%
|
|
62 to 63.99
|
2%
|
|
64 to 65.99
|
3%
|
|
66 to 67.99
|
4%
|
|
68 to 69.99
|
5%
|
|
70 to 71.99
|
6%
|
|
72 to 73.99
|
7%
|
|
74 to 75.99
|
8%
|
|
76 to 77.99
|
9%
|
|
78 to 79.99
|
10%
|
|
80 to 81.99
|
11%
|
|
82 to 83.99
|
12%
|
|
84 to 85.99
|
13%
|
|
86 to 87.99
|
14%
|
|
88 to 89.99
|
15%
|
|
90 to 91.99
|
16%
|
|
92 to 93.99
|
17%
|
|
94 to 95.99
|
18%
|
|
96 to 97.99
|
19%
|
|
98 to 100
|
20%
|
[d]
The results of the written examination shall be valid for a
period of two years from the completion of the test.
[2]
Oral examination:
[a]
All candidates participating in the written examination phase
shall be eligible to participate in the oral examination phase. The
oral examination shall be administered by the Chief of Police, together
with up to two additional members of the Borough of Emerson Police
Department to be selected by the Chief of Police or by the New Jersey
State Association of Chiefs of Police, at the discretion of the governing
body.
[b]
Candidates shall be notified by the Chief of Police of their
scheduled examination date at least 10 days prior to the date.
[c]
The oral examination phase shall consist of questions posed
to the candidate to which the candidate must provide oral answers.
The same questions shall be given to each of the candidates. The individuals
administering the oral examination phase shall provide the following
percentages towards the candidate's overall score:
|
Oral Test Score
|
Percentage Overall Score
|
|---|---|
|
0 to 59.99
|
0%
|
|
60 to 61.99
|
1%
|
|
62 to 63.99
|
2%
|
|
64 to 65.99
|
3%
|
|
66 to 67.99
|
4%
|
|
68 to 69.99
|
5%
|
|
70 to 71.99
|
6%
|
|
72 to 73.99
|
7%
|
|
74 to 75.99
|
8%
|
|
76 to 77.99
|
9%
|
|
78 to 79.99
|
10%
|
|
80 to 81.99
|
11%
|
|
82 to 83.99
|
12%
|
|
84 to 85.99
|
13%
|
|
86 to 87.99
|
14%
|
|
88 to 89.99
|
15%
|
|
90 to 91.99
|
16%
|
|
92 to 93.99
|
17%
|
|
94 to 95.99
|
18%
|
|
96 to 97.99
|
19%
|
|
98 to 100
|
20%
|
[d]
The results of the oral examination shall be valid for a period
of two years from the completion of the test.
[3]
Job performance.
[a]
The job performance of each applicant shall be evaluated based
upon a standardized checklist to be developed by the Chief of Police,
and the job performance evaluation shall include attendance, awards
received, ability to relate to members of the public, ability to handle
emergencies, computer skills and knowledge of current law and arrest
procedures. The checklist shall also include such other information
as the Chief of Police shall deem appropriate. This evaluation must
be completed a new each time a candidate applies for a promotion.
[b]
Upon evaluation of the standardized checklist, the Chief of
Police shall assign a percentage to the scores, which percentage shall
be counted towards the overall evaluation score. The maximum score
to be assigned shall be 30% and the minimum shall be 5%.
[4]
Seniority. Seniority will be assessed as one of the stages of
the promotional process. This assessment must be completed anew each
time a candidate applies for a promotion. Seniority shall be determined
by the number of years of service completed, commencing on the date
on which the employee was sworn in or the date first placed on the
payroll, whichever date first occurred. Seniority shall count in the
following percentages towards the overall score:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
[5]
Personal interview by Mayor and Council. A personal interview
shall be conducted with all candidates for promotion. A new interview
shall be conducted each time a candidate applies for a promotion.
The information to be viewed during the interview will come from each
candidate's personnel file. Each candidate shall be given the opportunity
to make a personal statement if he or she chooses to do so. Each candidate
will be asked the same series of questions by a governing body member
who is part of the appropriate authority. Each Council member shall
grade each candidate based on the interview. The maximum attainable
score for the interview shall be 20%, which shall be determined based
upon the average of each individual Council member's score. Factors
to be considered by the Borough Council in scoring the candidate's
interview shall include Town volunteerism.
[6]
In the event a Sergeant position is available within two years
of the completion of a prior Sergeant promotional process, the written
examination score and the oral examination score remain valid for
two years; however, the job performance evaluation, seniority assessment
and the Mayor and Council Interview must be conducted anew.
G.
Promotional standards for promotion to rank of Lieutenant. Candidates
for the position of Lieutenant shall participate in a promotional
procedure administered by the governing body which will consist of
the following:
[Amended 5-5-2009 by Ord. No. 1370; 7-21-2009 by Ord. No. 1380; 3-15-2011 by Ord. No. 1421; 9-20-2016 by Ord. No. 1533]
(1)
Any candidate for the position of Lieutenant must hold the rank of
Sergeant for one year and possess at least 12 years' experience as
a police officer.
(2)
Leadership evaluation: poise, alertness, ability to communicate clearly
and effectively, and ability to effect good work and public relations
and moral character. A promotional committee, consisting of the Police
Chief, Police Captain and the appropriate authority will meet and
review each candidate's job performance, seniority in grade, educational
and special training, leadership ability and examination of personnel
file. The promotional committee will articulate the merit of each
candidate at the Mayor and Council interview, as mentioned in the
opening statement regarding the process.
(3)
Interview with Mayor and Council, Borough Administrator, Police Chief
and Police Captain: interview to include review of leadership, performance,
seniority and education. Each candidate will be asked the same series
of questions by a governing body member who is part of the appropriate
authority; all candidates will be asked the same question.
H.
Promotional standards for Promotion to Rank of Captain. The Borough
of Emerson requires that the Captain have held the rank of Sergeant
and/or Lieutenant with the Borough of Emerson Police Department. Candidates
for the position of Captain shall participate in a promotional procedure
administered by the governing body which will consist of the following:
[Amended 5-5-2009 by Ord. No. 1370; 7-21-2009 by Ord. No. 1380; 9-20-2016 by Ord. No. 1533]
(1)
Interview with Mayor and Council, Borough Administrator and Police
Chief: interview to include review of leadership, performance, seniority
and education. Each candidate will be asked the same series of questions
by a governing body member who is a member of the appropriate authority.
(2)
Leadership evaluation: poise, alertness, ability to communicate clearly
and effectively, ability to effectuate good working and public relations,
and moral character.
(3)
Candidates shall possess a minimum of three years' supervisory and
management experience in law enforcement as a Lieutenant or Sergeant.
[Amended 7-21-2009 by Ord. No. 1380]
Candidates for the position of Chief of Police shall participate
in a promotional procedure administered by the governing body and
its designee(s). The governing body shall consider the following:
the candidates' knowledge of criminal law and procedure, police science
and police administration, leadership and management, ability, general
knowledge of local government and N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, the candidates'
poise, alertness, ability to communicate clearly and effectively,
ability to effect good working and public relations, and moral character.
Candidates shall have at least five years' supervisory experience
in the rank of Captain, Lieutenant or Sergeant.
[Amended 4-20-2021 by Ord. No. 1627-21]
The governing body may appoint special law enforcement officers
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8 et seq., to be utilized by
the Police Chief. Their terms may not exceed one year. They shall
possess and exercise all the powers and duties provided by said statutes
during their term in office, but shall not be considered as regular
members of the Police Department and shall not be entitled to tenure.
[Added 8-16-2022 by Ord.
No. 1655-22]
The Borough hereby authorizes the establishment of special law
enforcement officers Class III ("SLEO III") within the Borough of
Emerson Police Department ("Police Department"), to assist the Police
Department in the performance of its duties and responsibilities subject
to the eligibility criteria, authorizations and limitations set forth
in the Special Law Enforcement Officers Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.10
et seq.
[Added 8-16-2022 by Ord.
No. 1655-22]
The requirements for the position of SLEO III include, but are
not limited to, the following:
A.
Applicant must not have been separated from prior service as a full-time
officer in any municipality or county of the State of New Jersey,
or a member of the New Jersey State Police for more than three years.
B.
Applicant must be a resident of the State of New Jersey during his/her
term of appointment.
C.
Applicant must be a retired officer in any municipality or county
of the State of New Jersey, or a member of the New Jersey State Police.
D.
Applicant must have left the agency in good standing. (It is necessary
to have a good standing letter from the agency retired from and copy
to be submitted to the Police Training Commission.)
E.
Applicant must be less than 65 years of age for appointment.
F.
Applicant must be able to read, write and speak the English language
well and intelligently, and must have a high school diploma or its
equivalent.
G.
Applicant must be of sound body and of good health.
H.
Applicant must be of good moral character.
[Added 8-16-2022 by Ord.
No. 1655-22]
In order to qualify for consideration, an applicant must complete
the following requirements:
[Added 8-16-2022 by Ord.
No. 1655-22]
A.
No SLEO III shall be appointed to any term exceeding one year.
B.
No SLEO III, by virtue of his/her appointment as such, shall be or
become a regular member of the Police Department.
C.
SLEO III are considered at-will, part-time hourly employees, appointed
annually, and can be terminated for cause after an adequate hearing,
unless the appointment is for four months or less, in which event
the appointment may be revoked without cause or hearing (N.J.S.A.
40A:14-146.14).
D.
All SLEO III, while on duty, shall abide by all the rules and regulations
of the Police Department and those policies, general orders or standard
operating procedures established by the Borough of Emerson Chief of
Police and reinforced throughout the chain of command.
E.
The Police Department is authorized to perform the necessary background
investigations and arrange for all that is associated with the hiring
of such SLEO IIIs, so that they will be ready to commence their duties.
F.
Upon appointment, all SLEO IIIs must:
(1)
Complete SRO training within 12 months of being appointed.
(2)
Conform to the Attorney General's mandatory in-service
training requirements.
(3)
Be a uniformed officer, displaying the special law enforcement
officer Class III patch provided by the Police Training Commission.
(4)
Complete agency training.
[Added 8-16-2022 by Ord.
No. 1655-22]
An SLEO III is authorized to exercise full powers and duties similar to those of a permanent, regularly appointed, full-time police officer only while providing security at a public or nonpublic school, on the school premises, during hours when the public or nonpublic school is normally in session, when it is occupied by public or nonpublic school students, teachers, or staff, or when in fresh pursuit of any person pursuant to Chapter 156 of Title 2A of the New Jersey Statutes or when authorized to perform duties in another unit pursuant to a mutual aid agreement enacted in accordance with § 1 of P.L. 1976, c. 45.
[Added 8-16-2022 by Ord.
No. 1655-22]
Compensation of an SLEO III, at the rate of $35 per hour, plus
administrative costs. The hourly rate will be paid by the Emerson
Board of Education. Administrative costs will be paid by the Emerson
Police Department, pursuant to the terms of an agreement to be entered
into by the Borough and the Borough Board of Education on an annual
basis.
No member or officer of the Police Department shall be suspended,
removed, fined or reduced in rank other than for cause and as provided
in the New Jersey Statutes and the Police Department Rules and Regulations.
A.
The hours of employment shall be in accordance with the agreement
between the Borough and the Police Benevolent Association, as negotiated.
B.
In case of emergency, said members of the Police Department may be
summoned for and kept on duty during the period of emergency, as by
said agreement provided.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
