[Adopted 4-24-1973 by Ord. No. 1021; amended
in its entirety 6-12-2018 by Ord.
No. 2407]
A.
After consultation with the Police Committee and upon a finding that
public safety requires such appointments, the Mayor, subject to the
confirmation of the Borough Council, may appoint such number of Special
Law Enforcement Officers as may be deemed necessary pursuant to the
provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8 et seq., each for a term of no
longer one year. Such appointments shall be made to one of each of
the three following classes:
[Amended 5-14-2019 by Ord. No. 2442]
(1)
Class One. Officers of this class shall be authorized to perform
routine traffic detail, spectator control and similar duties. Class
One officers shall have the power to issue summonses for disorderly
persons and petty disorderly persons offenses, violations of municipal
ordinances and violations of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. The
use of a firearm by an officer of this class shall be strictly prohibited
and no Class One officer shall be assigned any duties which may require
the carrying or use of a firearm.
(2)
Class Two. Officers of this class shall be authorized 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.
(3)
Class Three. Officers of this class shall be authorized 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 or county college on the school or county college
premises during normal session hours or when occupied by the by students,
teachers or professors. Such officers shall not be dispatched to any
assignment off school or college property but may respond to off school
or college premises if they occur within the Borough while such officer
is travelling to a school or college to which that officer is assigned.
A Class Three Officer may use a firearm as otherwise provided by law
but shall not be authorized to carry a firearm while off duty unless
qualified to do so by law as a retired law enforcement officer.
To be qualified for such appointment, it must first be determined
by the Chief of Police in consultation with the Police Committee that
the prospective candidate possesses those qualification required by
N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.10.
A special law enforcement officer shall receive such compensation
as determined by the Mayor and Council and as provided in the Salary
Ordinance of the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights.
