The Chief of Police shall be responsible for establishing procedures
for soliciting and testing candidates for membership on the police
force, which procedures may include physical, mental, and psychological
and such other tests as the Chief of Police deems appropriate. The
Chief of Police may implement such procedures and transmit to the
Mayor nominations for appointment to the Police Department. The Mayor
may then appoint such nominees to fill the vacancies that exist in
the Department.
No person shall be appointed as a member of the Police Department
unless such person meets all of the following qualifications:
A. United States citizenship;
C. Literacy in the English language and have attained a high school
diploma or its functional equivalent and have received an associate's
degree from an accredited college or university. Sixty-seven credits
will be deemed equivalent to an associate's degree. An accredited
college or university shall mean a college or university that attains
accreditation from a United States Department of Education-approved
accrediting agency and listing as accredited on the United States
Department of Education rolls of accredited colleges and universities.
D. Must be able to satisfy all eligibility requirements for enrollment
in the Police and Fire Retirement System of New Jersey;
E. Good moral character and no record of conviction of an indictable
offense or conviction of any offense involving moral turpitude;
F. Satisfactory results on such tests, examinations or interviews as
may be administered pursuant to this article such that it appears
the applicant possesses adequate physical and mental skills to carry
out the duties of a police officer.
Promotions to the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant or Captain shall
be made from within the membership of the Department as provided in
this section. It shall be the responsibility of the Chief of Police
to post adequate notice of the opportunity for promotion and to receive
applications for promotion. Promotions shall be made in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement(s)
in effect between the Township and collective bargaining units representing
police officers.
Any person to be considered for the position of Chief of Police
of the Township of Mount Olive shall meet the following minimum qualifications:
A. At least three years of service on the Mount Olive Police Department
and shall have served at least one year in the position of Lieutenant
or Captain of police within the Mount Olive Police Department;
B. An associate's degree from an accredited college or university. Sixty-seven
credits will be deemed equivalent to the associate's degree. An accredited
college or university shall mean a college or university that attains
accreditation from a United States Department of Education-approved
accrediting agency and listing as accredited on the United States
Department of Education rolls of accredited colleges and universities.
Officers who were members of the Department prior to March 31, 1995,
must be in compliance with the Mount Olive Police Department standard
operating procedures.
C. Successful completion of such interviews, examinations or tests conducted
and/or required by the appropriate authority as is deemed necessary;
D. Demonstrate excellent moral character;
E. Proficient in the management of a Police Department, including but
not limited to administration, budgeting, communications, controlling
operations, investigations, patrol operations, training, purchasing,
and internal affairs;
F. Familiarity with Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes commonly referred
to as the "New Jersey Criminal Code," and Title 40 and Title 40A of
the New Jersey Statutes insofar as they relate to the operation and
administration of police departments.
Any person to be considered for the position of Chief of Police
is expected to lead and set the standard for the officers and members
of the Department. Therefore it is imperative that the Township select
a candidate who possesses qualifications in excess of those minimally
required for the position. It is desired that the Chief of Police
possesses the following preferred qualifications:
A. At least 10 years of service on the Mount Olive Police Department;
B. Have received a bachelor's degree and/or other advanced degree in
criminal justice, management, public administration, sociology or
any other discipline deemed appropriate for the position from an accredited
college or university. Any accredited college or university shall
mean a college or university that attains accreditation from a United
States Department of Education-approved accrediting agency and listing
as accredited on the United States Department of Education rolls of
accredited colleges and universities.
C. Possesses certifications from professional associations indicating
the candidate's commitment to personal professional development such
as:
[Amended 3-13-2018 by Ord. No. 9-2018]
(1) Accredited Chief/Command Executive or equivalent through the New
Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police;
(2) Certified Public Manager (CPM);
(3) Certificate in Command and Leadership Program through the New Jersey
State Association of Chiefs of Police;
(4) Certificate from Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command
(SPSC);
(5) Certificate from Executive Management Program (EMP);
(6) Certificate from New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police,
Police Executive Institute (PEI);
(7) Certificate from Law Enforcement Executive Development Association
(LEEDA);
(8) Certificate from FBI National Academy.
D. Possession of any other certification in management and leadership
that may be obtained by the candidate for the position.
E. Proven project management and problem-solving experience and abilities.
The candidate should possess the skills and abilities to manage projects
in terms of time, budget, and resources. The candidate should also
demonstrate ability to not only identify problems and issues but to
also solve those issues.
F. The candidate should have strong communication skills.
G. The candidate should have concrete examples of the skills, knowledge,
and abilities to provide at any interview required.