The position of Police Chaplain for the Township of Montclair
Police Department is hereby created in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
The position will be a volunteer position. The position of Chaplain
shall be under and subject to the control of the Chief of Police.
The number of Police Chaplains is in the discretion of the Manager.
Police Chaplains shall be appointed by the Manager upon recommendation
by the Chief of Police.
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall be an ordained clergyman
in good standing in the religious body from which he/she is selected.
The Chaplain shall have basic training and shall be a certified Police
Chaplain credentialed in accordance with the rules and regulations
of the Police Department. A Chaplain shall meet the qualifications
of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
The duties of Police Chaplain shall include but not be limited
to assisting the Police Department in death notifications, station
house adjustments and any other duties that may be assigned by the
Chief of Police.
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall serve in that capacity
without rank or salary.
A person appointed as Chaplain shall serve at the pleasure of
the Manager.