[Adopted 9-18-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-30[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed
former Art. III, Police Department, adopted 9-15-1969 over veto by
Ord. No. 1969-16 (Ch. 47, Art. IV, of the 1977 Code), amended in its
entirety 7-21-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-24.
There is hereby recreated in and for the Borough
of South River a Police Department which shall consist of one Chief
of Police, one Deputy Chief of Police, no more than three Lieutenants,
no more than six Sergeants, and no more than 24 regular police officers
to carry out the functions of the Police Department for the protection
and promotion of the general health, safety and welfare of the residents
of the Borough of South River.
The Police Department of the Borough of South
River shall have as its major functions and duties, which shall be
the obligation of all sworn police personnel of the Police Department
of the Borough of South River, the following:
A.
The preservation of peace.
B.
The protection of life and property.
C.
The arrest of violators of the law and recovery of
property.
D.
The prevention and detection of crime.
E.
The enforcement of all laws of the United States of
America, the State of New Jersey, the County of Middlesex and all
ordinances of the Borough of South River.
F.
Aid and service to the public.
G.
Regulation of traffic and parking.
H.
Youth guidance.
The Public Safety Committee shall be designated
as the appropriate authority as provided in the New Jersey statutes.
The appropriate authority shall be responsible for the overall performance
of the Police Department. The appropriate authority shall adopt and
promulgate rules and regulations for the governing of the Police Department
and for the discipline of its members.
All necessary orders and directives for the
management and regulation of the Police Department shall be given
through the chain of command. The chain of command shall be as follows:
A.
The head of the Police Department shall be the Chief
of Police, who shall be appointed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118
et seq. from the Lieutenant(s) and Deputy Chief of the South River
Police Department by nomination of the Mayor, with the advice and
consent of the Borough Council.
B.
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, as adopted
June 22, 1981, and amended from time to time thereafter, known as
the "Chief's Responsibility Act," the Chief of Police shall be head
of the police force, and he shall be directly responsible to the appropriate
authority for the efficient and routine day-to-day operations thereof.
He shall, pursuant to the policies established by the appropriate
authority:
(1)
Administer and enforce rules and regulations and special
emergency directives for the disposition and discipline of the Police
Department and its members and officers.
(2)
Have exercise and discharge the functions, powers
and duties of the Police Department.
(3)
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all members
and officers.
(4)
Delegate such of his/her authority as he/she may deem
necessary for the efficient operation of the Police Department to
be exercised under his/her direction and control.
(5)
Report at least monthly to the appropriate authority
in such form as shall be prescribed by the appropriate authority on
the operation of the Police Department during the preceding month,
and make such other reports as may be requested by the appropriate
authority.
(6)
In the event that the Chief of Police is unable to
perform his/her duties due to vacation, ill health, leave of absence,
suspension or any other reason, and the Deputy Chief of Police is
unable to assume his/her duties, the Chief of Police shall designate
an officer who shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the
Chief of Police in his/her absence.
[Amended 12-18-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-35]
There shall be within the Police Department
of the Borough of South River one Deputy Chief of Police. The Deputy
Chief of Police shall properly maintain the efficiency of the Police
Department and supervise all personnel as assigned by the Chief of
Police and shall promote, enforce and abide by the rules and regulations
of the Police Department of the Borough of South River. In the event
that the Deputy Chief of Police is unable to perform his/her duties
due to vacation, ill health, leave of absence, suspension or any other
reason, the Chief of Police may designate a Lieutenant who shall assume
the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Chief of Police in his/her
absence.
[Amended 12-18-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-35]
There shall be within the Police Department
of the Borough of South River a maximum of three Lieutenants to properly
maintain the efficiency of the Police Department. The Lieutenant(s)
shall supervise all personnel as assigned by the Chief of Police and
shall promote, enforce and abide by the rules and regulations of the
Police Department of the Borough of South River. In the event that
a Lieutenant is unable to perform his duties due to vacation, ill
health, leave of absence, suspension or any other reason, the Chief
of Police may designate a Sergeant who shall assume the duties and
responsibilities of the Lieutenant in his/her absence.
There shall be within the Police Department
of the Borough of South River a maximum of six Sergeants to properly
maintain the efficiency of the Police Department. Each Sergeant shall
supervise all personnel as assigned by the Chief of Police and shall
promote, enforce and abide by the rules and regulations of the Police
Department of the Borough of South River. A Sergeant shall be scheduled
to work on each working shift within the Borough of South River. In
the event that a Sergeant is unable to perform his duties due to vacation,
ill health, leave of absence, suspension or any other reason, the
Chief of Police may designate an officer who shall assume the duties
and responsibilities of the Sergeant in his/her absence.
Regular police officers shall be divided into
the following categories:
A.
Regular full-time officers, regardless of rank:
(1)
All appointments as regular police officers shall
be on a full-time basis only, and no part-time police officers shall
be appointed.
(2)
All regular officers of the Police Department, including
the Deputy Chief of Police, Lieutenants, Sergeants, patrol officers
and detectives, shall serve as full-time police officers at such hours
and in such manner as directed by the Chief of Police.
(3)
Each full-time member shall devote his time and attention
to the services of the Department, with certain hours being allocated
for the performance of regular hours of duty. Full-time officers are
considered to be at all times available for duty and must act promptly
at any time that their services are required, except when on authorized
leave or if a disability occurs.
B.
There shall be established a Detective Bureau:
(1)
This bureau shall be responsible for the follow-up
investigation of all crimes, including those that are juvenile in
nature.
(2)
The Detective Bureau shall consist of officers assigned
by the Chief of Police to carry out their prescribed functions.
(3)
The Detective Bureau shall be staffed by as many detectives
as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police.
A.
Qualifications. Specific entrance qualifications for
persons to be appointed as regular members of the Police Department
shall be as follows:
(1)
United States citizenship.
(2)
A resident of the State of New Jersey pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40A:14-122.8.
(3)
Age of not less than 21 years or more than 35 years.
However, age restrictions shall not conflict with current state or
federal law pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-127.
(4)
A minimum of a high school diploma or a GED equivalent
shall be required at the time of appointment.
[Amended 1-27-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-3]
(5)
The applicant must pass a physical agility test which
determines that the applicant has adequate height, weight, strength
and endurance for the performance of essential job functions.
(6)
Vision and hearing adequate to perform essential job
functions.
(7)
If an applicant has a criminal conviction, other than
a disqualifying conviction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:51-2, the Detective
Bureau of the South River Police Department shall investigate such
record and consider such factors as may be required by law to determine
whether the applicant is qualified.
(8)
The applicant must possess a valid motor vehicle license
that is in good standing and issued by this state.
(9)
The applicant must be able to pass a psychological
and/or psychiatric evaluation prior to appointment as a regular police
officer.
(10)
The applicant must be able to pass a comprehensive
medical examination prior to appointment as a regular police officer.
B.
Application process. All applicants for appointment
as regular members of the South River Police Department must submit
a completed application for appointment to the Chief of Police. Said
application shall be on a form promulgated by the Chief of Police.
C.
Examination process. Each applicant for appointment
to the Police Department shall undergo the following application process,
in the following order:
(1)
Written examination.
(a)
A written examination for appointment as a regular
police officer will be conducted by the New Jersey State Chiefs of
Police Association Examinations Committee, which is hereby established
as the South River Police Department's choice to conduct written examinations
for appointment, which are job-related and nondiscriminatory.
(b)
The New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association
will be responsible for scoring the written test. The written test
is scored on a one through 100 scale.
(c)
Passing score equals 70.
(d)
Candidates must receive a passing score to continue
their eligibility for the examination process.
(2)
Physical agility examination.
(a)
The physical agility test shall be conducted
by members of the South River Police Department as designated by the
Chief of Police.
(b)
All candidates for appointment who have qualified
to participate in the physical agility examination by obtaining a
passing score of 70% or higher on the written examination shall be
required to obtain a certification from a physician, licensed in the
State of New Jersey, stating that the applicant is physically fit
and shall be able to engage in strenuous exercise.
(c)
All exercises performed during the physical
agility test shall be job-related for the position of police officer.
(d)
The South River Police Department’s physical
agility test shall be comprised of five events: push ups, sit ups,
fifty-yard dash, pull ups (flex arm hang – females) and a one-and-a-half-mile
run.
[Amended 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-23]
(e)
Passing score equals 70.
(f)
Candidates must receive a passing score to continue
their eligibility for the examination process.
D.
Scoring. Those individuals who have successfully passed
both the written and physical agility examinations shall have their
scores from both examinations combined and then averaged to produce
an overall score for this portion of the appointment process. Candidates
shall be ranked, with the person achieving the highest overall score
ranked number one. The list of eligible candidates for consideration
for appointment will begin with the officer who finished number one
in the process.
E.
Background examination. Pass/Fail.
(1)
All background investigations for appointment to the
position of regular patrol officer shall be conducted by the Detective
Bureau of the South River Police Department.
[Amended 12-18-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-35]
(2)
The names of the top 10 candidates for appointment as established under Subsection D shall be submitted to the Detective Bureau for background investigation.
(3)
As part of the background investigation process, each
applicant shall have his or her fingerprints taken and forwarded to
the New Jersey State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(4)
Considered during the background investigation will
include, but not be limited to:
(5)
Candidates must receive a passing result during their
background investigation in order to continue their eligibility for
the examination process.
(6)
If any of the top 10 candidates for appointment fails
his/her respective background investigation, the name of the next
candidate on the list of eligible candidates shall be submitted to
the Detective Bureau for background investigation.
(7)
This process shall continue until the Detective Bureau
has established a list of 10 candidates for appointment who have passed
their background investigation and are now eligible to continue to
the oral examination phase of the appointment process.
F.
Oral examination. Pass/Fail.
(1)
Oral examination shall be conducted by an interview
board consisting of the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Police and
one additional superior officer holding the rank of Sergeant or higher
within the South River Police Department to be designated by the Chief
of Police.
(2)
No more than 10 candidates for appointment will be eligible to participate in the oral examination phase of the appointment process based on their overall scores pursuant to Subsection D and who have successfully passed their background investigation.
(3)
The oral examination shall consist of a review of
the applicant's initial application, background investigation, and
a series of situational questions to test the candidate's overall
qualifications.
(4)
Candidates must receive a passing score to continue
their eligibility for the examination process.
G.
Medical examination. Pass/Fail. Candidates must receive
a passing result to continue their eligibility for the examination
process.
H.
Psychological and/or psychiatric examination. Pass/Fail.
Candidates must receive a passing result to continue their eligibility
for the examination process.
I.
Mandatory substance abuse test. Pass/Fail. Candidates
must receive a passing result to continue their eligibility for the
examination process.
J.
Training course required. A training course shall
be required as follows:
(1)
No person shall be given or shall accept a permanent
appointment as a regular police officer unless such person has successfully
completed a police training course at a school approved and authorized
by the Police Training Commission in the State Department of Law and
Public Safety pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:17B-66 et
seq.
(2)
This subsection shall not prohibit the giving or accepting
of a probationary or temporary appointment as a police officer for
a period not to exceed six months to enable a person seeking a permanent
appointment to complete a police training course as prescribed by
the Police Training Commission.
(3)
Every person holding a probationary or temporary appointment
as a police officer in the Borough of South River shall enroll in
a police training course as prescribed by the Police Training Commission,
and such appointee shall be entitled to a leave of absence with pay
during the period of the police training course.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection J(4), regarding specific
training course requirements, which immediately followed this subsection,
was repealed 1-27-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-3.
K.
Appointment.
(1)
A list of eligible candidates for appointment will
be created based on the candidate's oral interview, with consideration
given to the candidate's performance in the written examination, physical
agility examination and background investigation.
(2)
The Chief of Police is not bound to make recommendations
based solely on the numerical rankings of the candidates who have
successfully completed the process.
(3)
All recommendations for appointment as regular police
officers shall originate with the Chief of Police as head of the Police
Department.
(4)
All candidates recommended for appointment by the
Chief of Police must successfully pass a medical examination, psychological
and/or psychiatric examination and substance abuse test prior to appointment
as regular police officers with the South River Police Department.
(5)
The Mayor and Council shall not appoint a candidate
to the position of regular police officer who has not been recommended
for appointment by the Chief of Police.
L.
Probationary period.
(1)
All appointments to the position of regular police
officer shall be probationary from the date of hire and shall continue
for one year from the date of certification by the Police Training
Commission. However, if the applicant holds a valid certification
at the time of appointment, the probationary period shall be for one
year from the date of appointment by the Mayor and Borough Council.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection L(2), regarding the extension
of the probationary period, which immediately followed this subsection,
was repealed 1-27-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-3.
M.
Oath of allegiance. Any member appointed or hired
shall, as a requisite to becoming a member of the Police Department
and before entering upon his duties as such, take and subscribe to
the oath of allegiance, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 41:1-1, and shall
further swear or affirm to abide by, uphold and enforce the ordinances
of the Borough, including the provisions of this article, and to further
swear or affirm to faithfully, impartially and justly perform all
the duties of his position or office to the best of his ability. Such
oath or affirmation shall be filed with the Borough Clerk.
[Added 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-2]
A.
Notwithstanding
any eligibility hiring list process, the governing body may make appointments
to fill vacancies in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:17B-69.1
and N.J.S.A. 52:17B-69.2 for individuals who have completed a police
training course certified by the New Jersey Police Training Commission,
who have been individually recommended by the Chief of Police and
who have been discharged from police service for no longer than one
year due to budgetary constraints of a prior employer.
B.
The purpose
of this subsection is to permit the hiring of individuals who have
served as sworn officers in other jurisdictions and who have been
certified by the New Jersey Police Training Commission.
C.
The following
screening process will be utilized for appointment of such eligible
police officers.
(1)
Such
candidates shall participate in the oral interview with the Chief
of Police, a background investigation, a medical examination, and
a psychological examination.
(2)
Any
candidate failing any phase of the hiring process as outlined above
will cease to be a candidate for the position of Police Officer in
the South River Police Department.
[Added 1-27-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-3]
A.
Notwithstanding any eligibility hiring list which may be in existence,
the governing body may make appointments to fill vacancies in the
Police Department in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:17B-69.1 et seq.
by hiring individuals via the alternate route, who have been individually
recommended by the Chief of Police. Individuals appointed pursuant
to this section must have completed, prior to appointment, a police
training course certified by the New Jersey Police Training Commission
and must have passed and received PT certification from the respective
Police Academy.
B.
The purpose of this section is to permit the hiring of individuals
who have attended and graduated from a Police Academy and have been
certified by the New Jersey Police Training Commission.
C.
The following screening process will be utilized for appointment
of such eligible alternative route police officers:
(1)
Alternative route candidates shall:
(a)
Participate and pass an oral interview with the Chief of Police
and two superior officers holding the rank of Sergeant or above in
the South River Police Department to be designated by the Chief of
Police; and
(2)
Following successful completion of the oral interview and background
investigation, and upon recommendation for appointment by the Chief
of Police, the governing body may make a conditional offer of employment
to a candidate subject to:
(a)
Successful completion of a medical examination confirming that
the candidate can perform the essential functions of the position
of police officer, with or without accommodation;
(b)
Successful completion of a substance abuse test; and
(c)
Successful completion of a psychological examination confirming
that the candidate is fit for duty as a police officer.
(3)
The governing body may, prior to a conditional offer of employment,
interview any candidate recommended for appointment by the Chief of
Police.
D.
Upon successful completion of all phases of the hiring process as
outlined above, the appointment to the position of regular police
officer pursuant to this section shall be probationary for a period
of one year from the date of appointment. Upon expiration of the probationary
period, the appointment shall become permanent unless, at any time
prior thereto, the Chief of Police shall terminate the probationary
appointment.
[Amended 12-18-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-35; 6-22-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-13]
A.
Promotion eligibility.
(1)
A member of this Police Department must serve at least five years
with this Police Department before becoming eligible for promotion
to the rank of Sergeant.
(2)
Supervisory personnel with a rank greater than patrol officer (Sergeants,
Lieutenants, and Deputy Chief) shall not be eligible for additional
promotion until they have completed at least one year of service in
that grade.
(3)
Candidates for promotion must have completed their necessary year(s)
of service as set forth in this section prior to the start of the
promotional testing procedures.
(4)
When the length of service standards of this section provide two
or fewer candidates for a promotional examination, the Chief of Police
may open the examination to members of the Police Department in the
next lower rank who meet the criteria set forth in this section.
(5)
Candidates who have completed their necessary year(s) of service
with this Police Department as set forth in this section and who are
desirous of competing in the promotional testing shall indicate in
writing their intent to take part in the process and submit same to
the Chief of Police.
(6)
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-129, due consideration shall be
given to the length and merit of service and preference shall be given
according to seniority of service within this Police Department during
promotional testing procedures.
(7)
A candidate for promotion must successfully pass all sections of
the promotional testing procedures prior to being eligible for promotion.
(8)
The Chief of Police may designate a patrol officer to act in the capacity of a sergeant or designate a sergeant to act in the capacity of lieutenant or designate a lieutenant to act in the capacity of Deputy Chief until such time as there is an officer who has met the length of service in rank as set forth in Subsection A(1) and (2).
(9)
(Reserved)
(10)
All promotions in the Police Department shall be made on the
basis of general qualifications, service record and examination to
determine police knowledge, skills, abilities and methods.
(11)
The Chief of Police recognizes, maintains and asserts the right
to recommend for promotion within the top three ranked individuals
after completion of the entire testing process, based on previous
evaluations, job performance, leadership qualities, disciplinary history
and attendance record. The list of eligible candidates for promotion
will be adjusted after each selection by the Chief of Police to maintain
a ranking of first through last based on the overall scores of the
remaining candidates for promotion.
(12)
The Chief of Police is not bound to make recommendations based
solely on the numerical rankings of the officers who have successfully
completed the process.
(13)
The Mayor and Council shall not promote any officer who has
not been recommended for promotion by the Chief of Police.
(14)
The list of eligible officers for consideration for promotion
will begin with the officer who finished number one in the process.
(15)
A list of these candidates who successfully pass all phases
of the promotional process shall be maintained for a period of three
years from the date of the completion of the written test.
(16)
If a position in the Police Department becomes vacant within
three years from the date of completion of the written test, the Chief
of Police shall make his recommendation from those remaining and available
officers.
B.
Promotional criteria.
(1)
The promotional criteria for the ranks of Sergeant and Lieutenant
shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(2)
Each candidate for promotion shall be required to meet all the eligibility
requirements and successfully pass the written examination, oral interview
and psychological and/or psychiatric examination prior to being placed
within the promotion list or actually being promoted.
(3)
Review and appeal by employees of adverse decisions for eligibility,
review of written exams and any facets of promotional procedure will
follow the grievance adjustment procedure as outlined in the agreement
between the Borough of South River and the current collective bargaining
agreement.
(4)
Each candidate shall be permitted a review of the testing key, provided
it is authorized by the testing agency.
C.
Examination for promotion for the Lieutenant and Sergeant.
(1)
Written examination (50% of total weighted score).
(a)
A written examination for the ranks of Lieutenant and Sergeant
will be conducted by the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association
Examinations Committee, which is hereby established as the South River
Police Department's choice to conduct written examinations for promotion,
which are job-related and nondiscriminatory.
(b)
The New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association will be responsible
for scoring the written test.
(c)
The maximum obtainable score for the written examination conducted
by the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association shall be 100%.
(d)
The New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association will provide
study guides and a book list of sources for study purposes.
(e)
Each candidate will be allowed a minimum of eight weeks from
the date of the promotional announcement to the date when the written
test is given.
(f)
All eligible candidates for the ranks of Lieutenant and Sergeant,
who achieve a score of 70% or higher on the written examination conducted
by the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association, will be eligible
to advance in the selection process as detailed below.
(g)
Candidates who receive written test scores of 70% or above and
who want to proceed in the selection process shall submit, in memorandum
form, a memorandum detailing their respective experiences with the
South River Police Department. This memorandum should reflect the
assignments held by each individual within the Department, a description
of any program or programs that the individual participated in or
initiated. Additionally, such things as productivity, attendance,
experience, education, training and departmental awards should be
mentioned in this writing. This memorandum shall be submitted to the
Chief of Police at least four weeks prior to the date of the oral
interview. These memoranda will be reviewed for accuracy by the Chief
of Police or designee and will be forwarded to the oral interview
panel for its review and use during the oral interviews.
(h)
Candidates for the rank of Lieutenant and Sergeant who achieve
a score of 70% or above on the written examination and advise the
Chief of Police that they wish to proceed in the promotional process
will be further evaluated in the following three areas: oral interview,
seniority, and education. Each of these areas and their respective
ranking and weights are defined as follows.
(2)
Oral examination (50% of total weighted score).
(a)
The oral examination for the rank of Sergeant and Lieutenant
will be administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs
of Police (NJSACOP) Examination Committee. The oral examination will
be conducted by a panel of three Police Chiefs who are members of
the Examination Committee. Each oral examination is about 45 minutes
to one hour in length.
(b)
The scheduling of these oral examinations will be announced
when the actual number of individuals to be interviewed is determined
after the written examination.
(c)
The posting of the dates and times of the oral examinations
shall contain a list of publications related to the issues of supervision,
organization, and command that each candidate can utilize in preparing
for his/her oral interview.
(d)
Each candidate for promotion shall appear in his/her departmental
Class A uniform for his/her scheduled oral examination.
(e)
Subject matter for these oral examinations will include, but
will not be limited to:
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Arrest search and seizure
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Supervision
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Organization and command
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Supreme Court decisions (New Jersey and United States)
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Laws of evidence
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Criminal law
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New Jersey Attorney General guidelines and directives
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School memorandum of understanding
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Court procedures
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Motor vehicle laws
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Megan's Law
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(f)
Candidates for the rank of Lieutenant and Sergeant must achieve
a score of 70% or above during their oral examination to be considered
eligible for promotion and continue in the promotional process.
(3)
Seniority and educational background. Additional points will be added to the candidate's overall score, independent of the possible top score of 100 in the written examination and oral interview as referenced in Subsection C(1) and (2), based on the candidate's seniority and educational background utilizing the following criteria:
(a)
Seniority.
[1]
Seniority for the rank of Sergeant is defined as time with the
South River Police Department at the rank of patrolman. Candidates
with equal time at the rank of patrolman will receive equal rankings.
[2]
Seniority for the rank of Lieutenant is defined as time with
the South River Police Department at the rank of Sergeant. Candidates
with equal time at the rank of Sergeant will receive equal rankings.
[3]
Seniority for the rank of Deputy Chief is defined as time with
the South River Police Department at the rank of Lieutenant. Candidates
with equal time at the rank of Lieutenant will receive equal rankings.
[4]
Seniority points will be given for fully completed years of
service on the South River Police Department as of the announced closing
date for eligibility to take the written test as follows:
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Completed Years of Service
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Seniority Points
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|---|---|
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5
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0.25
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6
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0.50
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7
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0.75
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8
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1.00
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9
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1.25
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10
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1.50
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11
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1.75
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12
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2.00
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13
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2.25
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14
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2.50
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15
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2.75
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16
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3.00
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17
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3.25
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18
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3.50
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19
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3.75
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20
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4.00
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21
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4.25
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22
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4.50
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23
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4.75
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24
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5.00
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25
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5.25
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26
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5.50
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27
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5.75
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28
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6.00
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29
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6.25
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30
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6.50
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[5]
Candidates for promotion who have 31 or more years of completed
service will receive 0.25 seniority point for each additional fully
completed year of service.
(b)
Education.
[1]
Candidates shall be ranked against competing candidates based
upon the level of education attained. Candidates will receive the
following ranking for their respective levels of education:
[2]
The ranking for any category shall not exceed the number in
parenthesis at the end of each category. By way of example, if a candidate
has two associate's degrees, his ranking will be two and not four.
[3]
For degrees or college credits accumulated towards a bachelor's
degree, said degree or college credits must be received from a college
whose accreditation meets the standards set for college accreditation
by the State of New Jersey.
[4]
Candidates who intend to assert their level of education attained
as part of this promotional process shall be required to have a certified
copy of their high school diploma or GED equivalent and their college
transcript(s) forwarded to the Chief of Police from their respective
high school, college, or university no later than the date of their
oral interview. The early submission of this information will allow
for the resolution of any conflicts prior to the selection process
and will avoid any delay in the final tabulation of overall scores.
(4)
Scoring.
(a)
Those individuals who have successfully passed both the written
examination and oral interview shall have their scores from both examinations
combined. Additional points for seniority and educational background
will then be added to establish each candidate's combined score to
produce an overall score for the promotional process. Candidates shall
be ranked, with the person achieving the highest overall score ranked
number one. The list of eligible officers for consideration for promotion
will begin with the officer who finished number one in the process.
(b)
The Chief of Police shall certify the composite score of each
candidate and shall post the same in a conspicuous place in police
headquarters, indicating the order of finish of the candidates; such
list shall be posted within 30 days after the completion of all tests
and interviews.
(c)
Any candidate, upon written request to the Chief of Police within
five working days of the posting of such results, shall be entitled
to a review of his/her test scores and ranking with the Chief of Police
or his/her designee.
(d)
For each promotion, the Chief of Police shall consider the first
three names of candidates standing highest on the list of eligible
candidates. The Chief of Police shall select one of the three eligible
candidates. In the event that the candidates have the same score,
preference shall be given to Borough of South River residents, pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-122.6.
(e)
The list of eligible candidates for promotion will be adjusted
after each selection by the Chief of Police to maintain a ranking
of first through last based on the overall scores of the remaining
eligible candidates for promotion.
D.
Procedure for promotion to the rank of Deputy Chief.
(1)
Eligibility requirements. All candidates for promotion to the rank
of Deputy Chief must meet the following eligibility requirements:
(a)
A member of this Police Department must serve at least five
years with this Police Department before becoming eligible for promotion
to the rank of Deputy Chief.
(b)
Supervisory personnel with a rank greater than patrol officer
(Sergeants and Lieutenants) shall not be eligible for additional promotion
until they have completed at least one year of service in that grade.
(c)
Candidates for promotion must have completed their necessary
year(s) of service prior to the time they provide written notification
to the Chief of Police of their intention to compete for the vacant
position of Deputy Chief.
(d)
When the length of service standards established in this section
provide two or fewer candidates for the promotional selection process
to the rank of Deputy Chief, the Chief of Police may open the selection
process to members of the Police Department in the next lower rank
who meet the criteria set forth in this section.
(2)
Promotional selection process.
(a)
Personnel eligible for promotion to the rank of Deputy Chief
who wish to participate in the promotional selection process shall
provide written notification to the Chief of Police of their intention
to compete for the vacant position. This notice of intent shall be
completed on a South River Police Department official report form,
and shall be submitted to the Chief of Police no later than four weeks
from the date of the promotional procedure announcement.
(b)
All eligible candidates for promotion to the rank the rank of
Deputy Chief shall also be required to submit, in memorandum form,
a memorandum detailing their respective experiences with the South
River Police Department. This memorandum should reflect the assignments
held by each individual within the Department, a description of any
program or programs that the individual participated in or initiated.
Additionally, such things as productivity, attendance, experience,
education, training and departmental awards should be mentioned in
this writing. This memorandum shall be submitted to the Chief of Police
no later than four weeks from the date of the promotional procedure
announcement.
(c)
Candidates will be evaluated by the Chief of Police. The Chief
of Police shall consider the length of service and the merit and fitness
of all eligible candidates for possible promotion to the rank of Deputy
Chief as required and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 et seq.
The Chief of Police shall then select the eligible candidate of his
choice to be promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief.
E.
Promotion notifications.
(1)
Whenever any promotional examination is to be conducted, the Chief
of Police shall notify the eligible members of this Police Department
of the vacancy, and the promotional examinations, criteria, evaluations
and procedures to be employed in filling the vacancy.
(2)
This notification shall be contained in a written announcement that
shall either be posted in a prominent location within the Police Department
available to all personnel, and/or shall be issued to each eligible
candidate personally.
(3)
This written notification shall be issued at least eight weeks prior
to the date of the written examination.
(4)
This written notification will include but not be limited to job
title opening, date, time and location of the exams, eligibility requirements
and the process to be used. These notices will include the numerical
weight(s) assigned to each part of the promotional procedure.
(5)
Personnel eligible for promotion who wish to participate in the promotional
process shall provide written notification to the Chief of Police
of their intention to compete for the vacant position. This notice
of intent shall be completed on a South River Police Department official
report form, and shall include the officer's hiring date as a police
officer with South River Borough and the level of education that he/she
intends to assert during this selection process and should be submitted
to the Chief of Police no later than four weeks prior to the date
of the examination. The early submission of this information will
allow the Chief of Police or designee to verify the information contained
in the individual's personnel file. The early submission of this information
will allow for the resolution of any conflicts prior to the start
of the selection process and will avoid any delay in the final tabulation
of overall scores.
(6)
Upon completion of promotional testing procedures, all eligible candidates
for promotion shall be notified in writing of their score and of their
ranking within those eligible for promotion to the vacant position.
F.
Preference to residents. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-122.6,
when a resident and a nonresident of South River Borough have achieved
the same final score in the promotional testing procedures, the resident
of South River Borough shall be ranked above the nonresident.
(1)
If a tie still exists because two or more candidates are residents,
the officers' written test scores will be used as a tiebreaker.
(2)
If a tie still exists after utilizing the officers' written test
score, the officer's oral interview scores will be used as a tiebreaker.
(3)
If a tie still exists after utilizing the officer's written test
and oral interview scores, the officers' date of hire in the Police
Department will be used as a tiebreaker.
G.
Psychological and/or psychiatric examination. All candidates for
promotion must pass a psychological and/or psychiatric examination
certifying the candidate's fitness for duty prior to being recommended
for promotion by the Chief of Police.
H.
Promotional appointments.
(1)
The Chief of Police recognizes, maintains and asserts the right to
recommend for promotion to the Mayor and Council within one of the
top three ranked individuals for each vacancy after completion of
the entire testing process, based on previous evaluations, job performance,
leadership qualities, disciplinary history and attendance record.
The list of eligible candidates for promotion will be adjusted after
each selection by the Chief of Police to maintain a ranking of first
through last based on the overall scores of the remaining candidates
for promotion.
(2)
The Chief of Police shall only recommend for promotion from the list
of candidates who have successfully completed and passed all aspects
of the promotional testing procedures.
(3)
The Chief of Police is not bound to make recommendations based solely
on the numerical rankings of the officers who have successfully completed
the process.
(4)
All recommendations for promotion will originate from the Chief of
Police, who shall forward the names of the recommended candidate(s)
to the Mayor and Borough Council for appointment.
[Amended 12-18-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-35]
A.
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-147, no member
of this Police Department shall be demoted or reduced in rank, except
for just cause, and without a proper complaint being filed and heard
by the proper authority. Any such action asserted by the Borough Council,
or any agent or representative thereof, shall be subject to the grievance
procedure as set forth by the collective bargaining agreement.
B.
Such demotion or reduction in rank procedures shall
apply to all probationary promotions, as well as permanent grades
or positions.
C.
No member or officer of the Police Department 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 and the Police Department rules and regulations.
A.
There shall be within the Police Department the position
of Administrative Assistant of the Police Department, to be located
in the Department of Police Records. Said position shall be a full-time
nonsworn position.
B.
Appointment. The Administrative Assistant of the Police
Department to be located in the Police Records Department shall be
appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough
Council, for an indefinite term and shall not be removed except as
required by law.
C.
Salary. The Administrative Assistant of the Police
Department to be located in the Police Records Department shall receive
as compensation for his/her services an annual salary as set forth
in the Borough of South River annual salary ordinance.
D.
Qualifications. The Administrative Assistant of the
Police Department to be located in the Police Records Department must
possess a high school diploma and have knowledge of office procedures,
typing and computers and demonstrate skill in correspondence and written
and oral communications.
E.
Responsibilities and job duties. The individual will
be responsible for various clerical work of moderate complexity involving
the processing and keeping of various police records. Said position
shall also require the employee to perform any and all clerical functions
as directed within the scope of the operations of the South River
Police Department, all at the direction of the Chief of Police.
F.
Oath of confidentiality. The individual shall be required
to sign a confidentiality agreement as promulgated by the Chief of
Police.
[Added 7-14-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-19]
A.
There shall be within the Police Department the position of Executive
Assistant to the Chief of Police, to be located within the Office
of the Chief of Police. Said position shall be a full-time, nonsworn
position, nonunion position.
B.
Appointment. The Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police shall
be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough
Council, for an indefinite term and shall not be removed except as
required by law.
C.
Salary. The Executive Assistant of the Chief of the Police Department
shall receive as compensation for his/her services an annual salary
as set forth in the Borough of South River annual salary ordinance.
D.
Qualifications. The Executive Assistant of the Chief of Police must
possess a high school diploma and have knowledge of office procedures,
typing and computers and demonstrate skill in correspondence and written
and oral communications.
E.
Responsibilities and job duties. The individual will be responsible
for the following:
(1)
Coordinating and performing a variety of confidential and complex
secretarial functions for the Chief of Police and staff.
(2)
Providing executive-level administrative support to the Chief
of Police.
(3)
Responding to phone, mail, e-mail and in-person inquires and
requests from citizens and staff.
(4)
Scheduling appointments, meetings and conferences and making
travel and training arrangements.
(5)
Preparing written correspondence, written reports and other
documentation.
(6)
Gathering data and information and performing research and analysis
as assigned.
(7)
Maintaining supplies and preparing requisitions, purchase orders
and other agreements.
(8)
Preparing the Department's payroll.
(9)
Maintaining vacation, personnel and compensatory time-off records
for the Police Department.
(10)
Updating and maintaining departmental records and files.
(11)
Answering, screening, and directing incoming calls.
(12)
Attending meetings, recording proceedings, and preparing summaries
or minutes.
(13)
Assisting with administrative duties for community policing
events.
(14)
Tracking and maintaining a record of all residential/commercial
alarms.
(15)
Performing other related duties as directed by the Chief of
Police.
F.
Oath of confidentiality. The individual shall be required to sign
a confidentiality agreement as promulgated by the Chief of Police.
[Amended 5-29-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-19; 5-11-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-11]
A.
Establishment. The position of Special Law Enforcement Officer is
hereby established.
B.
Placement. Special Law Enforcement Officers shall be assigned within
the Administration Bureau.
C.
CLASS ONE SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
CLASS TWO SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
CLASS THREE SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
EMERGENCY
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
Any person appointed pursuant to this article to temporarily
or intermittently perform duties similar to those performed regularly
by members of the Police Department or to provide assistance to the
Police Department during unusual or emergency circumstances or at
individual times during intermittent peak periods.
Any person appointed pursuant to this article to exercise
full powers and duties similar to those of a permanent, regularly
appointed full-time police officer. The use of a firearm by an officer
of this class may be authorized only after the officer has been fully
certified as successfully completing training as prescribed by the
Police Training Commission.
Any person appointed pursuant to this article to exercise
full powers and duties similar to those of a permanent, regularly
appointed full-time police officer 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 or when it is occupied
by public or nonpublic school students or its teachers.
Any sudden, unexpected or unforeseeable event requiring the
immediate use or deployment of law enforcement personnel as shall
be determined by the Chief of Police or, in the absence of the Chief,
other chief law enforcement officers to whom the authority of designating
an emergency has been prescribed by local ordinances.
D.
Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers.
(1)
Application, appointment and qualifications for employment.
(a)
A person may apply for the position of Class One Special Law
Enforcement Officer by submitting a written application for appointment
or reappointment to the Chief of Police. Said application shall be
on a form prescribed by the Chief of Police.
(b)
No person shall be appointed as a Class One Special Law Enforcement
Officer unless that person meets the qualifications of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.10
et seq.
(c)
If appointed, such appointment shall be for a period of one
year, beginning January 1 and terminating December 31 of the same
year, or such part of any year beginning upon date of appointment
and terminating on December 31 of the same year.
(d)
After appointment, no Class One Special Law Enforcement Officer
may commence his duties as a Class One Special Law Enforcement Officer
unless he has successfully completed a training course established
by the municipality and approved by the New Jersey Police Training
Commission.
(e)
A maximum of 20 Special Law Enforcement Officers may be appointed
in any one calendar year.
(f)
The number of Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers shall
consist of a maximum of two Class One Special Law Enforcement Officer
Sergeants and 18 Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers.
(g)
The Chief of Police shall be responsible for designating up
to two Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers who will hold the
position of Sergeant during their period of appointment.
(h)
Residency. All Borough of South River Class One Special Law
Enforcement Officers shall be residents of the State of New Jersey.
(2)
Duties and limitations of authority.
(a)
Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers shall be authorized
to perform routine traffic details, court security details, spectator
control at any and all public events and other such similar duties.
Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers shall have the power to
issue summonses for disorderly persons offenses, petty disorderly
offenses, violations of municipal ordinances, and violations of Title
39 of the Revised Statutes of the State of New Jersey and have arrest
powers as allowed by Title 39 of the Revised Statutes of the State
of New Jersey.
(b)
All Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers shall be under
the supervision and direction of the Chief of Police or his direct
designee and shall perform all of their duties only in the Borough
of South River unless they are in fresh pursuit of any person who
has committed an offense in the Borough of South River.
(c)
A Class One Special Law Enforcement Officer shall be deemed
to be on duty while performing the public safety function on behalf
of the Borough of South River and when receiving compensation, in
any way, from the Borough of South River at a rate hereinafter established.
(d)
The Class One Special Law Enforcement Sergeants will be responsible
for the scheduling of Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers to
any given assignment at the direction of the Chief of Police or his
direct designee.
(3)
Uniforms.
(a)
All Special Law Enforcement Officers appointed by the Borough
of South River shall not commence their duties until they have obtained
a uniform authorized by the Borough of South River, which uniform
shall include state insignia issued by the New Jersey Police Training
Commission. The cost of said uniform shall be paid by the individual
Special Law Enforcement Officer after his or her appointment.
(b)
Each Class One Special Law Enforcement Officer shall be compensated,
as a clothing allowance, at the rate of $250 per year, conditioned
on each individual law enforcement officer working as a Class One
Special Law Enforcement Officer for a minimum of 100 hours during
his or her period of appointment. The compensation shall be paid only
upon the above condition having been met.
(c)
The Class One Special Law Enforcement uniform shall prominently
display a patch that clearly indicates the status as a Class One Special
Law Enforcement Officer.
(4)
Employment status. All Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers
shall be considered part-time employees of the Borough of South River.
No vacation or sick leave shall be accrued during the period of employment
as a Class One Special Law Enforcement Officer, nor shall the Class
One Special Law Enforcement Officer be entitled to receive other benefits
which are accrued to full-time employees of the Borough of South River,
except those required to be provided by state law, including but not
limited to workers' compensation insurance and liability insurance.
(5)
Carrying of weapons. No Class One Special Law Enforcement Officer
shall carry any firearms or other similar weapon when off duty. Class
One Special Law Enforcement Officers shall not be allowed to carry
weapons or self-defense equipment while on duty except as expressly
authorized by the Chief of Police and the Revised Statutes of the
State of New Jersey.
(6)
Fingerprinting and background investigations.
(a)
Every applicant for the position of Class One Special Law Enforcement
Officer shall have his or her fingerprints taken, which fingerprints
shall be filed with the Division of State Police and the Federal Bureau
of Investigation.
(b)
Every applicant for the position of Class One Special Law Enforcement
Officer must successfully pass a background investigation conducted
by the South River Police Department.
(7)
Supervision; applicable regulations.
(a)
Each appointed Class One Special Law Enforcement Officer shall
be under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police and shall abide
by the rules and regulations applicable to the conduct and decorum
of the regular police officers of the municipality and such other
rules and regulations as the Chief of Police may from time to time
promulgate with regard to training, duties, and use limitations of
authority.
(b)
While on duty, all Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers
will be under the direct supervision of the patrol shift supervisor
or the senior police officer assigned to any given event or assignment.
(c)
All Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers shall perform
their duties in accordance with the policies, procedures, rules, and
regulations that govern the South River Police Department.
(d)
All Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers who fail to comply
with the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the South
River Police Department shall be subject to the progressive discipline
process.
(8)
Compensation.
(a)
Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers will be entitled
to receive salary compensation at the following rates while working
their respective regular hours of employment with the Borough of South
River:
[1]
During academy and through the first year: minimum wage.
[2]
Second year through the third year of service: minimum wage
plus $2 per hour.
[3]
Fourth year through the fifth year of service: minimum wage
plus $4 per hour.
[4]
Six or more years of service: minimum wage plus $6 per hour.
[5]
Class One Sergeants: minimum wage plus $8 per hour.
[6]
Outside/quasi-duty employment: $32 per hour.
(b)
All Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers shall be paid
for all hours actually worked or the sum of two hours, whichever is
greater.
(c)
All Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers shall be paid
for a minimum of four hours for all outside/quasi-duty assignments.
(d)
All Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers shall be limited
to a maximum of 20 hours of special law enforcement work in any one
week. This will not include outside/quasi-duty assignments where the
Class One Special Law Enforcement Officer's salary is being paid to
the Borough of South River by a third party.
(e)
Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers who are assigned
to work at any South River public school event will be compensated
at a rate of pay determined through agreement with the South River
Police Department and the South River Board of Education.
(f)
Class One Special Law Enforcement Officers may not be compensated
from private sources unless authorized by the Chief of Police or his
or her designee.
E.
Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers.
(1)
Application, appointment and qualifications for employment.
(a)
A person may apply for the position of Class Two Special Law
Enforcement Officer by submitting a written application for appointment
or reappointment to the Chief of Police. Said application shall be
on a form prescribed by the Chief of Police.
(b)
No person shall be appointed as a Class Two Special Law Enforcement
Officer unless that person meets the qualifications of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.10
et seq.
(c)
If appointed, such appointment shall be for a period of one
year, beginning January 1 and terminating December 31 of the same
year, or such part of any year beginning upon date of appointment
and terminating on December 31 of the same year.
(d)
After appointment, no Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officer
may commence his or her duties as a Class Two Special Law Enforcement
Officer unless he or she has successfully completed a training course
established by the municipality and approved by the New Jersey Police
Training Commission.
(e)
The aggregate number of Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers
shall not exceed 25% of the number of full-time police officers employed
by the Borough.
(f)
Residency. All Borough of South River Class Two Special Law
Enforcement Officers shall be residents of the State of New Jersey.
(2)
Duties and limitations of authority.
(a)
Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers shall be authorized
to exercise full powers and duties similar to those of a permanent,
regularly appointed full-time police officer.
(3)
Uniforms.
(a)
All Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers appointed by
the Borough of South River shall not commence their duties until they
have obtained a uniform authorized by the Borough of South River,
which uniform shall include the state insignia issued by the New Jersey
Police Training Commission.
(b)
The Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officer's uniform shall
prominently display a patch that clearly indicates his or her status
as a Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officer.
(4)
Employment status. All Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers
shall be considered part-time employees of the Borough of South River.
No vacation shall be accrued during the period of employment as a
Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officer, nor shall the Class Two
Special Law Enforcement Officer be entitled to receive other benefits
which are accrued to full-time employees of the Borough of South River,
except those required to be provided by state law, including but not
limited to workers' compensation insurance and liability insurance.
(5)
Carrying of weapons and use of authorized equipment.
(a)
Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers are authorized to
carry a South River Police Department-issued handgun and must qualify
and demonstrate proficiency with the handgun and any other authorized
firearms with the same frequency as a regular police officer.
(b)
Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers are authorized to
carry batons, OC spray, handcuffs and other restraining devices consistent
with the Police Department's policies, procedures and rules and regulations
and only after demonstrating proficiency in the use of these devices
with the same frequency as a regular police officer.
(c)
Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers are only permitted
to carry and use Department-issued and approved firearms, ammunition,
holsters and accessories.
(d)
Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers are not permitted
to carry or take home the Department-issued firearm while off duty.
(6)
Fingerprinting and background investigations.
(a)
All applicants for the position of Class Two Special Law Enforcement
Officer must successfully pass a background investigation conducted
by the South River Police Department.
(b)
As part of the background investigation, each applicant shall
have his or her fingerprints taken and forwarded to the New Jersey
State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(7)
Supervision; applicable regulations.
(a)
Each appointed Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officer shall
be under the supervision of the Chief of Police and shall abide by
the rules and regulations applicable to the conduct and decorum of
the regular police officers.
(b)
While on duty, all Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers
will be under the direct supervision of the patrol shift supervisor
or the senior police officer assigned to any given event or assignment.
(c)
All Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers shall perform
their duties in accordance with the policies, procedures, rules and
regulations that govern the South River Police Department.
(8)
Compensation.
(a)
Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers will be entitled
to receive salary compensation at a rate set by the Borough of South
River and the Chief of Police while working their respective regular
hours of employment with the Borough of South River.
(b)
All Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers shall be paid
for all hours worked or the sum of two hours, whichever is greater.
F.
Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers.
(1)
Application, appointment and qualifications for employment.
(a)
A person may apply for the position of Class Three Special Law
Enforcement Officer by submitting a written application for appointment
or reappointment to the Chief of Police. Said application shall be
on a form prescribed by the Chief of Police.
(b)
No person shall be appointed as a Class Three Special Law Enforcement
Officer unless that person meets the qualifications of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.10
et seq.
(c)
If appointed, such appointment shall be for a period of one
year, beginning January 1 and terminating December 31 of the same
year, or such part of any year beginning upon date of appointment
and terminating on December 31 of the same year.
(d)
After appointment, no Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officer
may commence his or her duties unless he or she has successfully completed
a training course established by the municipality and approved by
the New Jersey Police Training Commission.
(e)
Residency. All Borough of South River Class Three Special Law
Enforcement Officers shall be residents of the State of New Jersey.
(f)
All Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers must complete
a training course for safe schools resource officers developed pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 52:17B-71.8.
(g)
All Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers must be retired
law enforcement officers who are less than 65 years of age. Note:
A law enforcement officer shall not be considered retired if the officer's
return to employment violates any federal or state law or regulation
which would deem the officer's retirement as not being bona fide.
(h)
All Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers must have served
as a duly qualified, fully trained, full-time officer in any municipality
or county of this state or as a member of the New Jersey State Police
and have separated from that prior service in good standing, within
three years of appointment. Note: Until December 1, 2017, the separation
period from prior service can be within five years of appointment.
"Good standing" means to exclude a retirement resulting from injury
or incapacity.
(i)
All Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers must be physically
capable of performing the functions of the position, determined in
accordance with PTC guidelines.
(j)
All Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers must possess
a valid New Jersey PTC Basic Police Officer certification or New Jersey
State Police Academy certification.
(k)
All Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers must be hired
only in a part-time capacity.
(2)
Duties and limitations of Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers.
(a)
Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers and personnel are
employees of the South River Police Department and are subordinate
to the Chief of Police and his or her designees. Class Three Special
Law Enforcement Officers are not school employees and not subject
to the school's chain of command.
(b)
Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers should not refuse
any reasonable request by a school official if the duty is consistent
with this article and the Police Department's policies, procedures
and rules and regulations.
(c)
Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers shall contact the
shift supervisor for guidance if a request appears to be in conflict
with this article and/or the Police Department's policies, procedures
and rules and regulations.
(d)
Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers are responsible
for security in their assigned school and shall work in cooperation
with the school security supervisor/administrator.
(f)
Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers may be reassigned
to different schools and to different hours depending on the school,
its specific security needs, and the school's specific extracurricular
activity schedule.
(g)
Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers are also responsible
for conducting security assessments and vulnerability studies as directed
by the Chief of Police or his or her designee.
(h)
While on duty, Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers
can respond to offense or emergencies off school grounds if they occur
in the officer's presence while traveling to a school facility, but
an officer shall not otherwise be dispatched or dedicated to any assignment
off of school property.
(3)
Uniforms.
(a)
All Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers appointed by
the Borough of South River shall not commence their duties until they
have obtained a uniform authorized by the Borough of South River,
which uniform shall include the state insignia issued by the New Jersey
Police Training Commission.
(b)
The Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officer's uniform shall
prominently display a patch that clearly indicates his or her status
as a Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officer.
(4)
Employment status. All Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers
shall be considered part-time employees of the Borough of South River.
No vacation or sick leave shall be accrued during the period of employment
as a Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officer, nor shall the Class
Three Special Law Enforcement Officer be entitled to receive other
benefits which are accrued to full-time employees of the Borough of
South River, except those required to be provided by state law, including
but not limited to workers' compensation insurance and liability insurance.
(5)
Carrying of weapons and use of authorized equipment.
(a)
Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers are authorized
to carry a South River Police Department-issued handgun and must qualify
and demonstrate proficiency with the handgun and any other authorized
firearms with the same frequency as a regular police officer, but
must first comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6, authorizing
a retired law enforcement officer to carry a handgun.
(b)
Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers are authorized
to carry batons, OC spray, handcuffs and other restraining devices
consistent with the Police Department's policies, procedures and rules
and regulations and only after demonstrating proficiency in the use
of these devices with the same frequency as a regular police officer.
(c)
Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers are only permitted
to carry and use Department-issued and approved firearms, ammunition,
holsters and accessories.
(d)
Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers are not permitted
to carry or take home the Department-issued firearm while off duty,
but said officer can possess and carry his or her own off-duty firearm
if authorized as a retired law enforcement officer under N.J.S.A.
2C:39-6.
(6)
Fingerprinting and background investigations.
(a)
All applicants for the position of Class Three Special Law Enforcement
Officer must successfully pass a background investigation conducted
by the South River Police Department.
(b)
As part of the background investigation, each applicant shall
have his or her fingerprints taken and forwarded to the New Jersey
State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(7)
Supervision; applicable regulations.
(a)
Each appointed Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officer shall
be under the supervision of the Chief of Police and shall abide by
the rules and regulations applicable to the conduct and decorum of
the regular police officers.
(b)
While on duty, all Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers
will be under the direct supervision of the patrol shift supervisor
or the senior police officer assigned to any given event or assignment.
(c)
All Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers shall perform
their duties in accordance with the policies, procedures, rules and
regulations that govern the South River Police Department.
(d)
All Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers who fail to
comply with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the
South River Police Department shall be subject to the progressive
discipline process.
(8)
Compensation.
(a)
Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers will be entitled
to receive salary compensation at a rate set by the Borough of South
River and the Chief of Police while working their respective regular
hours of employment with the Borough of South River.
(b)
All Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers shall be paid
for all hours actually worked or the sum of two hours, whichever is
greater.
A.
Establishment. There is hereby established by the
Borough of South River the position of full-time and part-time police
dispatcher in the Police Department for the Borough of South River.
The position of police dispatcher is a nonsworn position under the
direction of the Chief of Police that is responsible for, but not
limited to, receiving and dispatching emergency and nonemergency police,
fire and EMS calls for service by telephone, radio, and/or computer,
and providing information to the public. The position of dispatcher
may be either full-time or part-time depending upon the needs of the
department.
B.
Qualifications:
(1)
United States citizenship.
(2)
Age of not less than 18 years. However, age restrictions
shall not conflict with current state or federal law.
(3)
A minimum of a high school diploma or a GED equivalent.
(4)
Vision and hearing adequate to perform essential job
functions.
(5)
If an applicant has a criminal conviction, other than
a disqualifying conviction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:51-2, the Police
Department shall investigate such record and consider such factors
as may be required by law to determine whether the applicant is qualified.
(6)
The applicant must possess a valid motor vehicle license
that is in good standing and issued by this state.
(7)
The applicant must be able to pass a comprehensive
medical examination prior to appointment as a police dispatcher.
C.
Application. All applicants for appointment to the
position of dispatcher with the South River Police Department must
submit a completed application for appointment to the Chief of Police.
Said application shall be on a form promulgated by the Chief of Police.
D.
Fingerprinting and background examination. Each applicant
for appointment to the position of dispatcher with the South River
Police Department shall undergo a background investigation. The items
to be considered during the background investigation will include,
but not be limited to:
(1)
Applicant's criminal record.
(2)
Applicant's driving history.
(3)
Applicant's prior law enforcement experience.
(4)
Applicant's prior work history.
(5)
Applicant's current and prior credit history.
(6)
Applicant's truthfulness in completing the application.
(7)
As part of the background investigation process, each
applicant shall have his or her fingerprints taken and forwarded to
the New Jersey State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
E.
Duties and responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities
of the dispatcher include, but are not limited to, the following tasks
and assignments:
(1)
Police Dispatchers shall receive and relay messages
to police patrol vehicles or other concerned personnel in the Borough
of South River.
(2)
Police Dispatchers shall operate any wireless equipment
of the Borough of South River located in the Municipal Building to
communicate with mobile wireless radio units of the Borough of South
River and such other governmental agencies as may be necessary; shall
perform responsible and clerical work of a varied nature requiring
knowledge of the related function in the Police Department; and shall
perform typing as required.
(3)
Maintains a complete working knowledge of the function
and operation of the telephone, radio, computer-aided-dispatch systems.
F.
The Mayor and Council, with the recommendation of
the Chief of Police, can appoint part-time dispatchers for a period
of one year, beginning January 1 and terminating December 31 of the
same year, or such part of any year beginning upon date of appointment
and terminating on December 31 of the same year.
G.
The annual salary for the position of part-time Police
Dispatcher shall be determined from time to time by the Mayor and
Council of the Borough of South River and shall be paid in accordance
with the terms and provisions of the Salary Ordinance of the Borough
of South River.
H.
All Police Dispatchers shall be required to sign a
confidentiality agreement as promulgated by the Chief of Police.
A.
There is hereby established by the Borough of South
River the position of Domestic Violence Crisis Team member in the
Police Department of the Borough of South River. There shall be as
many members as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police.
B.
Duties. The duties of the Domestic Violence Crisis
Team member shall be as follows:
(1)
Respond to the scene of a domestic violence situation
as follows:
(a)
After the assigned police officers have stabilized
the violence and the offender has been removed from the scene.
(b)
If the offender cannot be removed from the scene,
the victim may be transported to police headquarters to meet with
a Crisis Team member.
(c)
A Crisis Team member may be contacted in the
following domestic violence circumstances:
[1]
Whenever an arrest is made regardless of the
offense or degree, including the violation of a restraining order.
[2]
Visible violence to person or property.
[3]
Threat of violence to person or property.
[4]
If the abuser is under the influence of alcohol
and/or drugs.
[5]
Situations including the welfare of minor children.
[6]
Custody disputes (court-controlled visitations,
only if the parties involved are unable to come to satisfactory terms).
C.
Domestic Violence Crisis Team members shall be dispatched
as set forth in the rules, regulations and procedures by the South
River Police Department.
D.
Said Domestic Violence Crisis Team members shall be
appointed for a term of one year from the date of appointment and
shall serve without compensation.
E.
Domestic Violence Crisis Team members shall have all
the rights, duties, responsibilities and protections as granted to
Domestic Violence Crisis Team members by N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq.
F.
There is created a position entitled "Domestic Violence
Crisis Team Coordinator," said position to be appointed by the Mayor
with advice and consent of the Borough Council.
(1)
The duties and responsibilities of Domestic Violence
Crisis Team Coordinator shall be to manage and coordinate all actions
of members of the Domestic Violence Crisis Team.
(2)
The position of Domestic Violence Crisis Team Coordinator
shall be a part-time position, and the annual salary for the position
shall be determined from time to time by the Mayor and Council of
the Borough of South River and shall be paid in accordance with the
terms and provisions of the Salary Ordinance of the Borough of South
River.
There is hereby established in the Borough of
South River the position of school crossing guard. The school crossing
guards shall be nonsworn personnel under the direction and supervision
of the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall be responsible for
determining the locations where school crossing guards shall be utilized
within the Borough of South River.
A.
Qualifications:
(1)
Age of not less than 18 years. However, age restrictions
shall not conflict with current state or federal law.
(2)
A minimum of a high school diploma or a GED equivalent.
(3)
Must be a citizen and resident of this state.
(4)
Must be sound in body and of good health with vision
and hearing adequate to perform essential job functions.
(5)
The applicant must possess a valid motor vehicle license
that is in good standing and issued by this state.
(6)
Must be of good moral character, and have not been
convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
B.
Application. All applicants for appointment to the
position of school crossing guard with the South River Police Department
shall be required to submit a completed application in a form required
by the office of the Borough Administrator of the Borough of South
River. This application shall include, but not be limited to, the
following information:
(1)
The applicant's name, address and telephone number.
(2)
The applicant's social security number.
(3)
The applicant's New Jersey driver's license number
and date of expiration.
(4)
The applicant's employment history, listing both past
and present employers.
(5)
The applicant's educational record.
(6)
A minimum of three personal references.
(7)
An authorization for the release of information signed
by the applicant.
C.
Fingerprinting and background examination. Each applicant
for appointment to the position of school crossing guard with the
South River Police Department shall undergo a background investigation.
The items to be considered during the background investigation will
include, but not be limited to:
(1)
Applicant's criminal record.
(2)
Applicant's driving history.
(3)
Applicant's prior employment history.
(4)
As part of the background investigation process, each
applicant shall have his or her fingerprints taken and forwarded to
the New Jersey State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
D.
Appointment.
(1)
Full-time school crossing guards shall be appointed
by the Mayor and Council, with the recommendation of the Chief of
Police, for a term not exceeding one year beginning January 1 and
terminating December 31 of the same year, or such part of any year
beginning upon date of appointment and terminating on December 31
of the same year.
(2)
The Mayor and Council, with the recommendation of
the Chief of Police, can also appoint part-time school crossing guards
for a period of one year, beginning January 1 and terminating December
31 of the same year, or such part of any year beginning upon date
of appointment and terminating on December 31 of the same year.
(3)
The annual salary for the position of school crossing
guard shall be determined from time to time by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of South River and shall be paid in accordance with
the terms and provisions of the Salary Ordinance of the Borough of
South River.
(4)
To be appointed to the position of school crossing
guard, an individual must meet the requirements established pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.1.
(5)
All appointed school crossing guards shall receive
training in accordance with the requirements established pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.2.
Intermunicipal police assistance will be provided
if and when the Borough of South River has an emergency within its
boundaries requiring additional police assistance to protect life
and property or to assist in suppressing a riot or disorder and whenever
another municipality, which has enacted a similar reciprocal ordinance,
may experience a similar emergency requiring additional police assistance.
A.
Authorization to request assistance. The Chief of
Police of the Borough of South River or the highest ranking officer
on duty at the time is hereby authorized to request assistance from
the Director of Public Safety or highest ranking officer on duty of
the Police Departments of other municipalities for intermunicipal
police assistance during and/or after an emergency situation.
B.
Requests for assistance from other municipalities.
The Chief of Police of the Borough of South River or the highest ranking
officer on duty at the time shall provide assistance to another municipality
or municipalities making a valid request to supply such personnel
and equipment to the extent possible without endangering persons or
property within the Borough of South River.
C.
Powers and authority. Members of the South River Police
Department supplying emergency assistance to another municipality
shall have the same powers and authority as the members of the Police
Department of the municipality in which said assistance is being rendered.
Additionally, said member shall also have, while so acting, said rights
and immunities as he/she may otherwise enjoy in the performance of
his/her normal duties within the Borough of South River.
D.
Costs of assistance. The Borough of South River shall,
upon providing assistance to another municipality which has enacted
a similar intermunicipal assistance ordinance, assume the cost and
expense of providing said personnel and equipment to the requesting
municipality excepting such incidences when the requesting municipality
receives state or federal aid as reimbursement or if private concerns
are involved and the requesting municipality receives reimbursement.
Therefore, in this event, the cost incurred by the Borough shall be
submitted to the municipality which requested assistance for reimbursement.
E.
Designation of senior ranking officer. As such times
as an emergency may occur and intermunicipal police aid is requested,
the Director of Public Safety or highest ranking officer of the municipality
wherein said emergency situation exists shall be the senior ranking
officer of all members of any Police Department rendering assistance
within the boundaries of said municipality.
F.
Injuries or death in performance of duties; benefits
to accrue as normal. In the event that any member of a police force
summoned pursuant to an agreement to render assistance suffers injuries
or death in the performance of his or her duties, said individual
or individual's designee or legal representative shall be entitled
to such salary, pension, rights, worker's compensation or other benefits
as would have accrued if such injury or death had occurred in the
performance of his or her normal duties.
[Added 5-11-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-12]
A.
Purpose.
For the convenience of those persons and entities which utilize the
services of off-duty law enforcement officers of the Borough of South
River Police Department, and to authorize the outside employment of
Borough police while off-duty, the Borough of South River has established
a policy regarding the use of said officers in compliance with Attorney
General Formal Opinion 1997- No. 23.
(1)
Members
of the South River Police Department shall be permitted to accept
police-related employment from private employers or school districts
only during off-duty hours and at such time as will not interfere
with the efficient performance of regularly scheduled or emergency
duty of the Borough.
(2)
Any
person or entity wishing to employ off-duty police shall first obtain
the approval of the Chief of Police or his or her designee, which
approval shall be granted if, in the opinion of the Chief or his or
her designee, such employment would not be inconsistent with the efficient
functioning and good reputation of the Police Department and would
not unreasonably endanger or threaten the safety of the officer or
officers who are to perform the work.
B.
Escrow
account.
(1)
To
assure the timely payment of wages to police officers who perform
off-duty services and to meet the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards
Act, the Borough of South River hereby establishes a trust fund to
be known as the "Off-Duty Employment Escrow Account," which trust
fund shall be dedicated for the receipt of fees collected from private
persons or entities for the payment of wages to police officers for
off-duty or outside employment services.
(2)
Any person or entity requesting the services of an off-duty officer in the South River Police Department shall execute an agreement to be provided by the Police Department setting forth the terms and conditions of such employment and shall also estimate the number of hours for which law enforcement services are required, which estimate shall be approved in writing by the Chief of Police or his or her designee, and shall establish an escrow account with the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of South River by depositing an amount sufficient to cover the rates of compensation and administrative fees set forth in Subsection D of this section for the total estimated hours of service.
(3)
In an instance where the number of hours required is unknown and cannot be reasonably estimated or is anticipated to be in excess of 10 days, the person or entity requesting the services of an off-duty law enforcement officer shall deposit an amount sufficient to cover the rate of compensation and administrative fees set forth in Subsection D for the equivalent of 10 days prior to the commencement of any work. Any unused portion of the deposit shall be returned or credited against the final amount owed.
(4)
Prior
to posting any request for services of off-duty law enforcement officers,
the Chief of Police or his or her designee shall verify that the balance
in the escrow account of the person or entity requesting services
is sufficient to cover the compensation and fees for the number of
hours specified in the request for services. The Chief of Police or
his or her designee shall not post a request for services from any
person or entity unless all fees and compensation required in the
manner described above have been deposited with the Chief Financial
Officer. All payments must be remitted directly to the Borough of
South River. No officer shall provide any such services for more hours
than are specified in the request for services.
(5)
In
the event that funds in such an escrow account should become depleted,
service of off-duty law enforcement officers shall cease, and requests
for further or future services shall not be performed or posted until
additional funds have been deposited in the escrow account in the
manner prescribed above. In the event of an unforeseen emergency situation
that would require an officer to remain beyond the time for which
funds have been posted, the Chief of Police or his or her designee
may waive the requirements for posting additional funds after the
first 10 hours for any person or entity exhibiting a previous satisfactory
payment history. However, payment for additional hours shall be made
by the person or entity requiring the extended service within 48 hours.
(6)
The
person or entity requesting such services shall be responsible for
ensuring that sufficient funds remain in the escrow account in order
to avoid any interruption of services.
(7)
Failure
to pay. In the event the person or entity contracting for such services
should fail to pay any balance due for services performed by the members
of the South River Police Department, such failure shall be forwarded
to the Borough Attorney for appropriate legal action to collect said
funds.
(8)
Exemption.
All public utility companies that are under the jurisdiction of and
regulated by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities are exempt from
the provisions set forth in this section requiring advance payment
to the escrow account; provided, however, that there are no amounts
previously due that are outstanding prior to any officer engaging
in any further off-duty assignments.
C.
Requests
for services.
(1)
All
requests to the Borough for the services of off-duty law enforcement
officers in the South River Police Department for any period shall
be forwarded to the Chief of Police or his or her designee for posting
at least 48 hours before such services are required. Any law enforcement
officers, when so employed by the Borough, shall be compensated at
the rates established in Chapter 155-3.2 and treated as an employee
of the Borough provided, however, the wages earned for outside employment
shall not be applied toward pension benefits of law enforcement officers
so employed.
(2)
In
emergency situations, request to the Borough for the services of off-duty
law enforcement officers in the South River Police Department shall
be made as necessary to the Chief of Police or his or her designee,
who shall make every effort to accommodate such request in a reasonable
manner in his or her discretion. Any law enforcement officers, when
so employed by the Borough, shall be compensated at the following
hourly rate and treated as an employee of the Borough; provided, however,
the wages earned for outside employment shall not be applied toward
pension benefits of law enforcement officers so employed.
E.
Cancellation.
In the event that the person or entity requesting the services of
off-duty law enforcement officers fails to contact the South River
Police Department 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 Borough is entitled to be paid for a
minimum of four hours at the established rate of compensation.
F.
Public
emergency. The Chief of Police or his or her designee shall have the
authority to order any police officer engaged in off-duty assignments
within the Borough to respond to an emergency situation within the
Borough of South River. The Chief of Police or his designee shall
also have the right to order an off-duty assignment to be terminated
whenever said assignment creates an unacceptable risk to the health,
safety and welfare of the off-duty officer and/or the citizens of
the Borough of South River. In the event that a police officer is
assigned to an emergency situation, the Police Chief or his designee
shall make note of said off-duty assignment. In any situation where
an off-duty police officer is called to an emergency situation, any
contracting person or entity shall not be responsible for the payment
of the officer's hourly rate, administrative fee or any other fees
to the Borough of South River until such time as said police officer
and/or equipment returns to the assignment with the off-duty employer.
