[Amended 8-21-2001 by Ord. No. 1129; 2-24-2004 by Ord. No.
04-05; 6-22-2004 by Ord. No. 04-18]
A. There is hereby created and established in and for
the Borough of Oradell a police department, which shall be known as
the "Police Department of the Borough of Oradell."
B. The Police Department shall consist of one Chief,
one Captain, two Lieutenants, five Sergeants, one Detective Sergeant,
one Detective and so many patrolman as may be authorized from time
to time to effectively operate the department. Designation of the
foregoing members shall not make appointment thereto at any time mandatory,
and vacancies therein may occur from time to time.
[Amended 5-26-2015 by Ord. No. 15-7; 5-23-2017 by Ord. No. 17-05]
[Amended 8-21-2001 by Ord. No. 1129]
A. The rights, privileges, powers and duties of members
of the Police Department and special officers shall be those prescribed
by the laws of the State of New Jersey and the ordinances and resolutions
of the Borough.
B. Rules and regulations consistent with applicable law
and this section shall from time to time be adopted by resolution
of the Mayor and Council to describe:
(1) Duties of the Police Department;
(2) General rules of the Police Department;
(4) Duties of the Chief of Police consistent with §
48-4 hereof;
(5) Duties of a Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant and patrolman;
(12) Procedure for the proper enforcement of this section.
At the annual organization meeting of the Borough
Council, the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council,
shall appoint a Public Safety Committee consisting of three members
of the Borough Council, one of whom shall be designated as Chairman.
Such appointments may be revoked at any time by the Borough Council.
The Public Safety Committee shall be designated as the appropriate
authority as provided in the New Jersey Statutes. As the appropriate
authority, the Public Safety Committee shall be responsible for the
overall performance of the Police Department. The Public Safety Committee
shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the government
of the Police Department and for the discipline of its members.
The Chief of Police, appointed by the Mayor
with the advice and consent of the Borough Council, shall be the head
of the Police Department and shall be directly responsible to the
Public Safety Committee for its efficiency and day-to-day operations.
Pursuant to policies established by the Public Safety Committee, the
Chief of Police shall:
A. Administer and enforce the rules and regulations of
the Police Department and any special emergency directive for the
disposition and discipline of the Department and its members and officers;
B. Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers
and duties of the Police Department;
C. Prescribe the duties and assignments of all members
and officers;
D. Delegate such authority as may be deemed necessary
for the efficient operation of the Police Department to be exercised
under the Chief's direction and control; and
E. Report at least monthly to the Public Safety Committee
in such form as shall be prescribed on the operation of the Police
Department during the preceding month and make such other reports
as may be requested by the Public Safety Committee.
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's Rules and Regulations.
No person shall be appointed to the Police Department who is not qualified as provided in the New Jersey Statutes and rules and regulations for the Department duly adopted as provided in §
48-3 of this chapter. The Public Safety Committee may also require that an applicant for appointment to the Police Department shall successfully complete a physical, mental and psychological examination, in accordance with such rules and regulations.
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the
Borough Council, upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, may
appoint from time to time special law enforcement officers in accordance
with New Jersey Statutes for terms not exceeding one year. They shall
possess and exercise all the powers and duties provided by said statutes
during their term in office, but shall not be continued as regular
members of the Police Department and shall not be entitled to tenure.
The Chief of Police may authorize special law enforcement officers
when on duty to exercise the same powers and authority as regular
members of the Police Department including the carrying of firearms
and the power of arrest.
[Added 12-16-1997 by Ord. No. 1078]
A. Training under Police Department. The auxiliary police
are hereby attached to the Oradell Police Department for the purpose
of training. During the period of time that the auxiliary police are
attached to the Police Department, they shall be under the direction
of the Coordinator of Emergency Management, who shall assign them
to the Chief of Police. The auxiliary police are also governed by
the Standard Operating Procedures dated January 30, 1987, and the
Rules and Regulations of the Oradell Auxiliary Police dated February
8, 1989, as each may be amended from time to time.
B. Powers. Duly appointed regular auxiliary police shall
have all the powers of on duty regular police officers at the following
times only:
(1) During any emergency as defined in N.J.S.A. App. A:9-33
et seq., as amended and supplemented.
(2) During any practice, drill or activity in preparation
for such emergency duly authorized by the State Emergency Management
Coordinator.
(3) While actually engaged in training while attached
to the Police Department.
C. Rules and regulations. The State Coordinator of Emergency
Management shall formulate and promulgate rules and regulations governing
the appointment, discharge, training, meetings, organization, duties
and related matters concerning the auxiliary police, subject to the
approval of the Borough Council Committee. The rules and regulations
shall conform to the applicable statutes, executive proclamations,
New Jersey Coordinator of Emergency Management directives and other
applicable laws and regulations.
D. Term of service. All auxiliary police, after appointment,
shall serve until the further resolution of the Borough Council.
[Added 1-29-2013 by Ord.
No. 13-1]
A. Purpose. To provide all eligible candidates for promotion with fair
notice and equal access to the promotional process. Additionally,
to strive to identify the most qualified members of the Police Department
for promotion to leadership positions within the department and to
set forth the components of the promotional process that will be utilized
by the Chief of Police in carrying out the process and reporting the
results to the Mayor and Council.
B. Policy. Promotion denotes vertical movement in the organizational
hierarchy from one rank classification or position to another, accompanied
by increases in supervisory duties and responsibilities as well as
salary. The Borough desires to identify and promote the most qualified
candidates for open positions of higher rank who possess not only
thorough job knowledge but integrity and leadership ability. All promotions
shall be made on the basis of merit, experience, seniority, education/military
service, demonstrated ability and/or competitive examinations.
C. General.
(1) Upon receiving instructions from the appropriate authority, the Chief
of Police will administer a promotional process approved by the Mayor
and Council as set forth in this section. The Chief of Police shall report the results
of the process to the appropriate authority.
(2) All members of the department shall be notified of a promotional
process by way of a promotional announcement approved by the appropriate
authority, which shall be conspicuously posted in the Police Department.
(a)
The Chief of Police or his designee shall personally contact
eligible candidates who are on extended leave, if possible, in order
to provide the candidate with the information necessary to comply
with the requirements set forth in the promotional announcement.
(b)
Interested candidates must submit a letter and/or initial a
form of eligible candidates indicating that they wish to participate,
prior to a cutoff date set by the Chief of Police.
D. Promotion to Sergeant.
(1) The Sergeant is the first supervisory rank in the chain of command.
A description of the duties and responsibilities of the Sergeant are
contained in the Department policies for promotion, which is the basis
for this section.
(2) Any officer that has served as a patrolman in the Oradell Police
Department for at least five years as of the closing date for participation
in the process will be eligible to participate for promotion to Sergeant.
(3) Written examination.
(a)
A written test shall be supplied by a professional testing company
approved by the Mayor and Council, or by a professional law enforcement
organization, such as the New Jersey Chiefs of Police Association.
(b)
Upon receipt of any written test developed by an external source,
the Chief of Police shall review the test materials for sections that
may not be applicable to the Oradell Police Department.
(c)
The written test shall be administered in the Borough Hall on
the date and time specified in the promotional announcement. Candidates
will be given a list of materials necessary to take the written test,
and sufficient time (at least 45 days) to study the materials. The
written test will commence promptly on the date and time specified.
All candidates must be present in the testing room at the specified
time or they may be excluded from the process.
(d)
Candidates achieving a minimum grade of 80% out of 100% will
be eligible to proceed to the oral exam.
[Amended 9-12-2017 by Ord. No. 17-07]
(e)
After the written test is conducted, a list of the scores will
be posted in the Police Department.
(f)
The written test shall account for 50% of the overall score
in the promotional process.
(4) Employment review.
(a)
The Chief of Police will conduct a review of the candidates'
work records, and report to the appropriate authority. Consideration
will be given to each candidate's overall record, including but not
limited to:
[1]
Borough-issued commendations and disciplinary actions.
[Amended 9-12-2017 by Ord. No. 17-07]
[2]
Sick time record (last four years).
[Amended 9-12-2017 by Ord. No. 17-07]
[3]
Available performance appraisals.
[Amended 9-12-2017 by Ord. No. 17-07]
[4]
Department responsibilities.
[5]
Demonstrated leadership ability.
[6]
Appearance and physical condition.
[7]
Comments of direct supervisors.
[8]
Reports and writing ability.
[11]
Candidates that have served honorably in the military receive
a two-point credit.
(b)
The Chief of Police will create a written form to use for his
review, which shall contain standards for grading each individual
category. Department averages will be used to grade certain categories
regarding patrol activity and sick time. Such information shall be
confidential and provided to the appropriate authority. Individual
candidates may request to see their own results.
(c)
The review will account for 30% of the overall score in the
promotional process.
(5) Oral exam.
(a)
The oral examination shall be constructed in a manner intended
to assist the reviewing committee in assessing the candidate's
qualifications for the position sought and shall focus on the desired
skills, knowledge and abilities set forth in the Sergeant's position
description. The appropriate authority shall have the final decision
concerning relevant content for the oral examination and must issue
prior approval for any oral examination slated for use in a promotional
process.
(b)
The reviewing committee shall normally be the members of the
appropriate authority, the Borough Administrator, and the Chief of
Police. The appropriate authority may appoint other officials, at
their discretion, to be members of the reviewing committee. However,
all candidates will be reviewed by the same committee.
(c)
Candidates will be asked general knowledge questions relating
to the goals, methods and conduct of supervisors. Some of the questions
may be drawn from the Police Department Policies, others from the
booklist that was studied for the written test, and some from their
own experiences with supervisors. All candidates will be asked the
same questions during the oral examination; however, individual members
may ask additional relevant questions at their discretion. The designated
reviewing committee will administer and score the oral examination
on a standard form, and scores from the individual members will be
averaged.
(d)
Candidates are prohibited from any discussion or mention of
an examination question until the entire promotional process is concluded.
(e)
The oral examination shall account for 20% of the final score
in the promotional process.
(f)
After all interviews are completed; the Chief of Police will
make recommendations to the appropriate authority for their consideration.
(6) Final scores.
(a)
At the conclusion of the promotional process, all scores will
be tallied by the Chief of Police, and the final results will be posted
in order of finish.
(b)
The appropriate authority will convene with the Mayor and Council
with their recommendations, based on the testing, and make the final
promotional decision(s).
(c)
If at least five candidates have completed the testing, then
the Mayor and Council may promote any one of the top three candidates.
(d)
If less than five candidates complete the promotional process,
then the Mayor and Council may promote either of the top two candidates.
(e)
If no promotions are immediately available, the completed list
will be maintained for up to three years. After at least one promotion
is made from the list within that period, the Mayor and Council may
choose to conduct a new promotional process, at their discretion,
for any further promotions.
E. Promotion to Lieutenant. The Lieutenant is the first administrative
rank in the Oradell Police Department chain of command. A description
of the duties and responsibilities of the Lieutenant are contained
in the Department policies for promotion, which is the basis for this
section. Any officer who has served at least one year as a Sergeant
as of the closing date for participation in the process will be eligible
to participate for promotion to Lieutenant.
(1) Written exam.
(a)
A written test shall be supplied by a professional testing company
approved by the Mayor and Council, or by a professional law enforcement
organization, such as the New Jersey Chiefs of Police Association.
(b)
Upon receipt of any written test developed by an external source,
the Chief of Police shall review the test materials for sections that
may not be applicable to the Oradell Police Department.
(c)
The written test shall be administered in the Borough Hall on
the date and time specified in the promotional announcement. Candidates
will be given a list of materials necessary to take the written test,
and sufficient time (at least 45 days) to study the materials. The
written test will commence promptly on the date and time specified.
All candidates must be present in the testing room at the specified
time or they may be excluded from the process.
(d)
The written test shall account for 40% of the overall score
in the promotional process.
[Amended 9-12-2017 by Ord. No. 17-07]
** [In lieu of a written examination, the appropriate authority,
at its discretion, may choose to have eligible candidates submit to
an executive performance appraisal conducted by an outside police
forensic psychology expert, or other similar professional evaluation.
The results of such testing shall be provided to the Chief of Police
and the appropriate authority; all results will be confidential and
will contain an evaluation of each candidate's potential as a
police administrator or executive. Any costs associated with such
testing will be paid by the Borough. The appropriate authority will
then assign a numerical score based on the results, which will account
for 40% of the total score].
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(2) Oral exam.
(a)
The oral examination shall be constructed in a manner intended
to assist the reviewing committee in assessing the candidate's
qualifications for the position sought and shall focus on the desired
skills, knowledge and abilities set forth in the Lieutenant's
position description. The appropriate authority shall have the final
decision concerning relevant content for the oral examination and
must issue prior approval for any oral examination slated for use
in a promotional process.
(b)
The reviewing committee shall normally be the members of the
appropriate authority, the Borough Administrator, and the Chief of
Police. The appropriate authority may appoint other officials, at
their discretion, to be members of the reviewing committee. However,
all eligible candidates will be reviewed by the same committee members.
(c)
Candidates will be asked general knowledge questions relating
to the role of executive officers in the Police Department. Most of
the questions will relate to leadership ability and decision-making
skills. Candidates will be asked to assess their own strengths and
weaknesses, and what they believe are the skills they possess that
would serve them well as an administrator. A list of questions relating
to administrative duties will be prepared by the Chief of Police and
will be posed to all candidates. Individual members of the reviewing
committee may ask additional relevant questions at their discretion.
The designated reviewing committee will administer and score the oral
examination on a standard form, and scores from the individual members
will be averaged. Scores will be based on answers to questions, composure,
appearance, communication skills and leadership ability.
(d)
Candidates are prohibited from any discussion or mention of
an examination question until the entire promotional process is concluded.
(e)
The oral examination shall account for 30% of the final score
in the promotional process.
[Amended 9-12-2017 by Ord. No. 17-07]
(3) Employment review.
(a)
The Chief of Police will conduct a review of the candidates'
work records, and report to the appropriate authority. Consideration
will be given to each candidate's overall record, including but
not limited to:
[1]
Awards and commendations and/or department disciplinary actions.
[7]
Communication/writing ability.
(b)
The Chief of Police will create a written form to use for his
review, which shall contain standards for grading each individual
category. Department averages will be used to grade certain categories.
Such information shall be confidential and provided to the appropriate
authority. Individual candidates may request to see their own results.
The employment review shall account for 30% of the final score in
the promotional process. The reviewing committee may then also consider
recommendations made by the Chief of Police.
[Amended 9-12-2017 by Ord. No. 17-07]
(c)
The appropriate authority will convene with the Mayor and Council
with their recommendations, based on the above process, and make the
final promotional decision(s).
(d)
Any of the top three candidates may be chosen for promotion.
F. Promotion to Captain. The Captain serves as the Executive Officer
of the Police Department and assumes command responsibilities when
the Chief of Police is absent or otherwise unable to perform his or
her duties. A full description of the duties and responsibilities
of the Captain are contained in the Department policies for promotion,
which is the basis for this section. Any officer who has served at
least one year as a Lieutenant as of the closing date for participation
in the process will be eligible to participate for promotion to Captain.
The promotional process for Captain will consist of an oral exam,
a written exam and an employment review.
[Amended 5-26-2015 by Ord. No. 15-7; 7-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-8; 9-12-2017 by Ord. No. 17-07]
(1) Written exam.
(a)
A written test shall be supplied by a professional testing company
approved by the Mayor and Council, or by a professional law enforcement
organization, such as the New Jersey Chiefs of Police Association.
(b)
Upon receipt of any written test developed by an external source,
the Chief of Police shall review the test materials for sections that
may not be applicable to the Oradell Police Department. In the absence
of a Chief of Police, the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association
shall certify that the testing materials do not contain sections that
are not relevant to police work in the Borough of Oradell.
(c)
The written test shall be administered in the Borough Hall on
the date and time specified in the promotional announcement. Candidates
will be given a list of materials necessary to take the written test,
and sufficient time (at least 45 days) to study the materials. The
written test will commence promptly on the date and time specified.
All candidates must be present in the testing room at the specified
time or they may be excluded from the process.
(d)
The written test shall account for 40% of the overall score
in the promotional process.
* [In lieu of a written examination, the appropriate authority,
at its discretion, may choose to have eligible candidates submit to
an executive performance appraisal conducted by an outside police
forensic psychology expert, or other similar professional evaluation.
The results of such testing shall be confidential and provided to
the Chief of Police and the appropriate authority; all results will
contain an evaluation of each candidate's potential as a police
administrator or executive. Any costs associated with such testing
will be paid by the Borough. The appropriate authority will then assign
a numerical score based on the results, which will account for 40%
of the total score.]
(2) Oral exam. The oral exam will be conducted by the appropriate authority
and/or any other officials they wish to appoint, at their discretion,
including but not limited to the Chief of Police or a representative
of the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association The interview
will follow a similar procedure as the oral exam for Lieutenant. Each
candidate will be scored on a standard form, and the oral exam will
account for 30% of the total score.
(3) Employment review.
(a)
The Chief of Police, or in the absence of a Chief of Police,
a representative of the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association,
or another third party selected by the appropriate authority, will
conduct a review of the candidates' work records and report to
the appropriate authority.
[1]
Education/military achieved as of the date of the written examination
(only for last degree achieved) = 10 points maximum.
[a]
Associate degree: three points.
[b]
Bachelor's degree or four years of military (honorable discharge):
six points.
[c]
Master's degree: nine points.
[2]
Borough-issued commendations = five points maximum.
[Amended 9-12-2017 by Ord. No. 17-07]
[a]
One point for each commendation issued up to five points.
[b]
Only commendations from those awarded in accordance with Oradell
Police Department policies shall be counted.
[c]
Commendations will be considered from those awarded over the
last five years prior to date of review.
[3]
Assignments/department responsibilities = 10 points maximum.
[a]
One point for each position held during the last five years
from the date of the review.
[b]
Positions eligible for credit shall be determined by the Chief
of Police and the appropriate authority.
[4]
Discipline = five points maximum.
[a]
One point for each year with no disciplinary record (written
reprimand or above) during the last five years prior to date of review.
[5]
Sick time = 20 points maximum.
[a]
Four points for each year with four sick days or less over the
last five years.
[6]
Seniority = five points maximum.
[a]
Quarter point for every year completed, as of the date of the
Captain's written examination, as an Oradell Police Officer.
[7]
Time in rank = five points maximum.
[a]
One-half point for each full year completed as a Lieutenant
with the Oradell Police Department as of the date of the Captain's
written exam.
(b)
If a candidate scores between 0 and 20 points on the file review,
the candidate will receive 10 points towards the total score; if a
candidate scores between 20 and 40 points on the file review, the
candidate will receive 20 points towards the total score; and if a
candidate scores over 40 points on the file review, the candidate
will receive 30 points towards the total score.
(c)
The Chief of Police, or in the absence of a Chief of Police,
a representative of the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association,
or other third party selected by the appropriate authority will create
a written form to use for his/her review, which shall contain standards
for grading each individual category. Such information will be available
to the appropriate authority. Individual candidates may request to
see their own results. The employment review shall account for 30%
of the final score in the promotional process.
(d)
The testing process is intended to provide the appropriate authority
and Mayor and Council with information to be used in determining which
office is the best candidate for the position. The reviewing committee
may then also consider recommendations made by the Chief of Police,
or in the absence of a Chief of Police, a representative of the New
Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association.
(e)
The appropriate authority will convene with the Mayor and Council
with their recommendations, based upon the above process, and make
the final promotional decision.
G. Promotion to Chief of Police. The Chief of Police serves as the Commanding
Officer of the Police Department and is at all times responsible for
ensuring public safety, compliance with laws, rules and regulations,
safeguarding of property, and the welfare of all people while inside
the borders of the Borough of Oradell. A full description of the duties
and responsibilities of the Chief of Police are contained in the Department
Policies for promotion, which is the basis for this section. Pursuant
to the authority of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Oradell
to establish the position of the Chief of Police for the Oradell Police
Department, once the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Oradell have
certified by resolution that the position of Chief of Police is vacant
and will be filled, a notice shall be posted on the bulletin board
of the Police Headquarters, and the Mayor and Council shall implement
the procedures contained hereinbelow:
(1) In order to be considered for the rank of Chief of Police, the Officer
must be a member of the Oradell Police Department, and hold the rank
of Lieutenant or above to be eligible to participate in the process
for promotion to Chief of Police. Any Captain or Lieutenants who have
served for a minimum of one year in such capacities as of the closing
date for participation in the process will be eligible to participate
for promotion to Chief of Police.
[Amended 9-12-2017 by Ord. No. 17-07]
(2) All candidates eligible for promotion to the rank of Chief of Police
must successfully complete a psychological examination conducted by
a psychiatrist or psychologist or by a professional psychological
service organization appointed by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Oradell. The ranking of the evaluation shall serve as 40% of the
overall score.
[Amended 9-12-2017 by Ord. No. 17-07]
(3) Psychological testing will be conducted for objective suitability
traits and attributions. Testing shall relate to motivation, intelligence,
team compatibility, endurance, social judgment, stress tolerance,
self-control and emotional stability. Candidates shall be evaluated
for supervisory potential, ability to analyze the management role,
as well as leadership and attitudes towards directing and disciplining
former peers.
(4) The test shall be scored on a pass/fail basis as to suitability of
candidates which shall be confidential and provided to the Borough
Administrator and the appropriate authority.
(5) Criteria for selection. All candidates who pass the psychological
testing shall be evaluated for promotion to the position of Chief
of Police based upon the following criteria:
(a)
Evaluation criteria.
[1]
Oral interview.
[a]
The interview with the appropriate authority shall focus on
leadership and management skills, knowledge of the Borough of Oradell's
form of government, knowledge of the Police Department Ordinance,
familiarity with the municipal budget process and the Police Department
budget in particular, manpower allocations, Attorney General Guidelines
and knowledge of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 et seq. The candidate will also
be ranked based upon their demonstration of the following:
[i] Knowledge of the community.
[iii] Leadership skills and ability.
[iv] Professional judgment exercised by the candidate.
[b]
The appropriate authority shall ask each candidate the identical
questions and the Clerk or Borough Administrator will keep written
records of each candidate's response to same.
[c]
The oral interview shall serve as 30% of the overall score.
[Added 9-12-2017 by Ord.
No. 17-07]
[2]
Personnel jacket review.
[Amended 9-12-2017 by Ord. No. 17-07]
[a]
The appropriate authority shall examine the personnel jacket
of each candidate and shall consider the following:
[vii] Years of service in the Oradell Police Department.
[b]
The personnel jacket review shall serve as 30% of overall ranking.
(b)
Where two or more candidates are ranked equally pursuant to
the promotional procedure set forth herein, preference shall be given
to the candidate with the most seniority in service pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:14-129, or a resident over a nonresident pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:14-122.6.
(6) Seniority shall prevail over residency in the case of candidates
that are ranked equally.