[Ord. No. 2122 § 1;
1979 Code Part III T.5 § 1; Ord. No. 2015-3092; amended 9-21-2021 by Ord. No. 21-3247]
There shall be within the City government a Department of Community
Services, the head of which shall be the Director of Community Services.
The Director shall be appointed by the Common Council and subject
to removal by a majority vote. The Director shall be assisted by the
Assistant Director, and/or the Division Heads.
[Ord. No. 2122 § 2;
1979 Code Part III T.5 § 2; Ord. No. 2015-3092; amended 9-21-2021 by Ord. No. 21-3247]
Within the Department of Community Services shall be the Division
of Public Works, the Division of Engineering, the Division of Code
Administration, the Sewer Utility, and such other divisions as may
be approved from time to time by the Common Council.
[Ord. No. 2122 § 3;
1979 Code Part III T.5 § 3; Ord. No. 2015-3092; 9-21-2021 by Ord. No. 21-3247; amended 9-21-2021 by Ord. No. 21-3247]
a.
The function of the Division of Public Works shall be to furnish
services within the City including but not necessarily limited to
construction and/or maintenance of streets, drainage, sanitary sewers,
parks and shade trees, public buildings and grounds, public equipment,
collection and disposal of waste and such other services as may be
approved by the Common Council. The head of the Division of Public
Works shall be the Superintendent of Public Works.
b.
The Division of Public Works shall be organized into five units:
Roads; Maintenance; Garage; Recreation, Parks, and Shade Trees ("RPST");
and Sanitation with workers assigned to units as needed to accomplish
Division goals and objectives.
[Ord. No. 2122 § 4;
1979 Code Part III T.5 § 4; Ord. No. 2015-3092; amended 9-21-2021 by Ord. No. 21-3247]
The function of the Division of Engineering shall be to provide
for the design, construction and repair of City infrastructure and
for the provision of technical information and services to the City
government, including supervision of engineers (staff or contract),
technicians, and contractors hired by the City, and such other duties
and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Community
Services. The head of the Division of Engineering shall be the City
Engineer, who shall be responsible to the Director.
[Ord. No. 2122 § 5;
1979 Code Part III T.5 § 5; Ord. No. 2015-3092; amended 9-21-2021 by Ord. No. 21-3247]
The function of the Division of Code Administration shall be
to coordinate activities and enforcement of all property-related codes
of the City, including property maintenance, construction, Development
Regulations Ordinance, and any related codes, ordinances and regulations.
The Division shall include the Construction Code Enforcement Agency,
as described by State statute and ordinances of the City. The head
of the Division of Code Administration Development shall be the Chief
Inspector.
[Ord. No. 2015-3092; amended 9-21-2021 by Ord. No. 21-3247]
The function of the Sewer Utility shall be to oversee the maintenance,
operation, and capital planning of the City's sanitary sewer system.
This shall include oversight of the licensed sewer operator, sewer
consulting engineer, and staff. The head of the Sewer Utility shall
be the Director of Community Services.
[Ord. No. 2122 § 6;
1979 Code Part III T.5 § 6; Ord. No. 2015-3092; amended 9-21-2021 by Ord. No. 21-3247]
Other functions within the Department may be designated from
time to time by request of the Capital Projects and Community Services
Committee, as recommended by the Department of Community Services
Director. These may include, but not be limited to, providing administrative
services to the Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the
Construction Code Appeals Board, and such other boards or committees
as the Council may create or designate.
[Ord. No. 2122 § 7;
1979 Code Part III T.5 § 7; Ord. No. 2015-3092; amended 9-21-2021 by Ord. No. 21-3247]
The Director of Community Services shall be responsible for
management of the Department, its employees, facilities and equipment,
including assigning tasks and functions within the various divisions
and to the various employees of the Department, notwithstanding the
outlines of functions contained in this section in assigning functions
and tasks, the provision of services to the community shall be of
paramount concern, without regard to formal or previous organizational
structure.
[Ord. No. 2122 § 8;
1979 Code Part III T.5 § 8; Ord. No. 2015-3092; amended 9-21-2021 by Ord. No. 21-3247]
Employees of the Department of Community Services shall be subject
to the requirements, benefits and privileges of the City's personnel
policies, as they may be modified or amended by duly executed labor
agreements with bargaining units.
[Ord. No. 01-2494 § 1;
amended by Ord. No. 11-2967 § 1; Ord. No. 13-3040; 10-6-2022 by Ord. No. 22-3265]
There is hereby created as an executive and enforcement function
of the City of Summit, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, a Department
of Police, which shall consist of the following positions: a Chief
of Police, up to two (2) Captains, up to four (4) Lieutenants, up
to eight (8) Sergeants and up to thirty-two (32) police officers.
In addition, the Police Department may employ clerical personnel and
other employees to assist its officers in preserving the peace and
good order of the City. The Organizational Chart shall be as follows:
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[Ord. No. 01-2494 § 2; Ord. No. 03-2569 § 1; Ord. No. 05-2637; Ord.
No. 13-3040]
The Mayor shall be the Head of the Police Department pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:61-4f, and also the Appropriate Authority over the
Summit Police Department pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, and shall
promulgate rules and regulations for the government of the force and
for the discipline of its members.
The Appropriate Authority shall supervise the Chief of Police
with respect to the efficiency and routine day-to-day operations of
the department, and shall establish policies as he or she deems necessary
to ensure the proper and effective delivery of police services with
the City.
The Appropriate Authority may also appoint committees or commissions
to conduct investigations of the operation of the police force, and
may delegate to such committee or commission such powers of inquiry
as it deems necessary or may itself conduct any hearing or investigation
authorized by law. The Appropriate Authority may direct the examination
at any time of the operations of the force or the performance of any
officer or member thereof. The Appropriate Authority may also provide
for the health, safety or welfare of the municipality in an emergency
situation through special emergency directives.
[Ord. No. 01-2494 §§ 3,
4; Ord. No. 11-2967 § 2; Ord. No. 13-3040]
The following shall constitute the line of authority relating
to the police function as required by N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118:
a.
Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall possess those powers and
duties set forth at N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, and shall be the head of
the police force and directly responsible to the Appropriate Authority
for the efficiency and routine day to day operations thereof. The
Chief of Police shall, pursuant to policies established by the Appropriate
Authority:
1.
Administer and enforce rules and regulations and special emergency
directives for the disposition and discipline of the force and its
officers and personnel.
2.
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of
the force.
3.
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all subordinates and other
personnel.
4.
Delegate such of his or her authority as he or she may deem necessary
for the efficient operation of the force to be exercised under his
or her direction and supervision.
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 force during the preceding month, and make such other reports
as may be requested by the Appropriate Authority.
It is the duty of the Chief of Police to cause public peace
to be preserved and to see that all laws and ordinances, written orders,
resolutions and policies of the City of Summit pertaining to the Police
Department are properly complied with. He shall faithfully and properly
obey and cause all the personnel under him to obey all rules, regulations,
resolutions, orders and policy directives which may from time to time
be prescribed by the Appropriate Authority.
b.
Captain of Police. Immediately subordinate to the Chief of Police
in the line of authority is the Captain of Police, who shall assist
the Chief in the administration of the department and who shall perform
such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief of
Police or as may be set forth in departmental rules and regulations
or otherwise imposed by law. In the absence of the Chief of Police,
the senior ranking Captain shall perform the duties and possess the
powers of the Chief of Police.
c.
Lieutenant of Police. Immediately subordinate to the Captain in the
line of authority is the Lieutenant of Police, who shall perform such
duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief, or Captain
of Police or as may be set forth in departmental rules and regulations
or otherwise imposed by law.
d.
Sergeant of Police. Immediately subordinate to the Lieutenant of
Police in the line of authority is the Sergeant of Police who shall
perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the
Chief of Police, Captain or Lieutenant or as may be set forth in departmental
rules and regulations or otherwise imposed by law.
e.
Patrol Officer. Immediately subordinate to the Sergeant of Police
in the line of authority is the position of Patrol Officer, who shall
perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the
Chief of Police, Captain of Police, Lieutenant of Police or Sergeant
of Police or as may be set forth in departmental rules and regulations
or otherwise imposed by law.
Nothing contained herein shall prevent the Chief of Police from
directing that a particular sworn officer or position bypass the aforesaid
line of authority and/or chain of command and report directly to the
Chief of Police or such other officer as the Chief may direct.
[Ord. No. 01-2494 § 5; Ord. No. 05-2644 §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 06-2698; Ord.
No. 13-3040]
The Mayor shall establish policies and procedures for the discipline
of the employees of the Police Department which shall be administered
and enforced by the Chief in accordance with the department's rules
and regulations. The Mayor or his/her designee shall serve as hearing
officer over all such disciplinary proceedings. The Mayor shall also
possess such powers over the Police Department as set forth in N.J.S.A.
40A:61-4f.
[Ord. No. 01-2494 § 5; Ord. No. 05-2644 §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 06-2698; Ord.
No. 13-3040; amended in entirety 11-15-2021 by Ord. No.
21-3248]
The Mayor shall have the power and authority to issue, promulgate
and enforce rules and regulations governing the operation of the Department
of Police and its divisions, provided that such rules and regulations
are not in abrogation or repeal of, or are inconsistent with statutory
law or local ordinance or resolution. Such rules and regulations,
and any departmental orders, verbal or written, shall be applicable
to all personnel of the Department, including when engaged in outside
employment. See Appendix C of the Code for "Summit Police Department
Rules and Regulations," adopted November 15, 2021.
Editor's Note: Appendix C Summit Police Department Rules and
Regulations may be found as an appendix to the City Code.
[Ord. No. 01-2494 § 6; Ord. No. 13-3040]
All applicants for appointment to or for promotion within the
Police Department shall be qualified for appointment or promotion
as required by law, ordinance and department rules and regulations.
[Ord. No. 13-3040]
The rights, privileges, powers and duties of the members of
the Department of Police, shall be those prescribed by the laws of
the State of New Jersey, the provisions of this Revision and other
ordinances and resolutions of the City of Summit, and such rules and
regulations which may be established.
[Ord. No. 01-2494 § 7; Ord. No. 13-3040]
a.
No person shall hereafter be given or accept a permanent appointment
as a Police Officer in the City of Summit unless such person has successfully
completed a Police training course at a school approved and authorized
by the Police Training Commission in the Department of Law and Public
Safety of the State of New Jersey, in accordance with applicable statutes
and regulations.
b.
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
one (1) year, to enable a person seeking a permanent appointment to
complete a Police training course as prescribed by the Police Training
Commission.
c.
No person shall be permitted to take a Police training course unless
he holds a probationary or temporary appointment as a Police Officer
in the City of Summit, and such appointee shall be entitled to a leave
of absence with pay during the period of the Police training course
pursuant to law.
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Editor's Note: Former subsection 2-15.9, Eligibility for Promotional
Examinations (Ord. No. 13-3040),
was repealed 11-14-2022 by Ord. No. 22-3267.
[Ord. No. 01-2494 § 8;
amended by Ord. No. 03-2569 § 2; Ord. No. 05-2637 § 2; 11-14-2022 by Ord. No.
22-3267]
[Added 11-14-2022 by Ord.
No. 22-3267]
a.
General.
1.
Whenever a promotional opportunity announcement is published, eligible
officers who intend to participate in the promotional process shall
submit a cover letter and resume to the Office of the Chief of Police
by 0900 hours on the closing date of the promotional announcement;
otherwise they shall be deemed ineligible to participate in the promotional
process.
2.
In order to remain an eligible candidate throughout a promotional
opportunity, candidates shall adhere to all submission deadlines noted
in a promotional announcement; otherwise they shall be deemed ineligible
and disqualified from the promotional process.
3.
The closing date noted on the promotional announcement shall serve
as the official commencement date of the promotional process.
4.
For all promotional eligibility lists, the date of publication of
said list shall serve as the commencement date of the eligibility
list and expire in accordance with that noted on the promotional announcement.
5.
No officer will be promoted to or maintained in a command or supervisory
position who does not demonstrate an aptitude for such position within
the probationary period of one (1) year from the date of appointment
to such position.
b.
Eligibility.
1.
Promotional eligibility for the rank of Sergeant.
(a)
Prior to the commencement date of the promotional process, eligible
officers must have successfully completed five (5) years of permanent
status in the position of police officer with the Summit Police Department
to partake in the promotional process.
2.
Promotional eligibility for the rank of Lieutenant.
(a)
Prior to the commencement date of the promotional process, Sergeants
must have successfully completed one (1) year in rank to be eligible
to partake in the promotional process.
c.
Promotional process - rank of Sergeant.
1.
Administrative review - personnel assessment — overall value
20%. An assessment of each candidate's personnel file will be completed
during this stage of the administrative review. The candidates will
be issued a correlating score based upon an overall evaluation of
the following areas:
(a)
Cover letter and resume (10-point maximum). Eligible sworn officers
interested in participating in an announced promotional opportunity
shall submit a cover letter and resume to the Office of the Chief
of Police by 0900 hours on the closing date of this announcement.
(b)
Written portion (25-point maximum). Each candidate shall submit
a position paper and/or outline on various topics presented by the
due date noted on the promotional announcement.
(c)
Education/military service (30-point maximum).
(1)
Education (20-point maximum):
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60+ Credits or Associate's Degree
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5 points
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Bachelor's Degree
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10 points
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Master's Degree
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15 points
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Doctorate
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20 points
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*
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Total points are individually based on the highest level of
education.
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(2)
Military service (10-point maximum):
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Active Status/Reserve Status or Honorable Discharge
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10 points
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(d)
Years of service (Summit police) (15-point maximum):
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5-6 Years of Service
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2 points
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7-10 Years of Service
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5 points
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11-15 Years of Service
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10 points
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16+ Years of Service
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15 points
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(e)
Assignments (held in good standing) (45-point maximum):
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Internal Assignment- Detective Bureau
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5 points
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Internal Assignment- Traffic Unit
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5 points
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Internal Assignment- CPU/Juvenile Unit
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5 points
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Internal Assignment- Honor Guard
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5 points
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Field Training Officer/Officer in Charge
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5 points
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Outside Agency Assignment
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5 points
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Instructor- SPD Personnel
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5 points
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Instructor- Schools/Public
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5 points
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Instructor- Police Academy
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5 points
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(f)
Employee evaluation review (30-point maximum).
(1)
Annual employee evaluations are an important measurement
of the employee's overall dedication to the organization.
(2)
The employee evaluations of each candidate for
the prior three years will be scored independent of each other and
provided an overall valuation for each with a maximum score of 135
points.
(3)
Based on the overall valuation, each employee evaluation
report will then be assigned a correlating score. The process for
determining the valuation of each of the three employee evaluation
reports shall consist of the following:
(i)
Each of the 27 evaluation criteria areas noted
on the employee evaluation will receiving a correlating valuation
between 0 and 5 as follows:
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• Ratings of Excels (E)
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5 points
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• Ratings of Acceptable (A)
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3 points
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• Ratings of Needs Improvement (NI)
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2 points
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• Ratings of Unsatisfactory (U)
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0 points
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(ii)
These individual valuations will be tallied and
assigned a correlating score based upon the following scale:
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• Total valuation between 135 - 95
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10 Points
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• Total valuation between 94 - 80
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8 Points
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• Total valuation between 79 - 76
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6 Points
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• Total valuation between 75 - 70
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4 Points
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• Total valuation between <70
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0 Points
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(g)
Personnel file review (40-point maximum).
(1)
Complimentary letters. Candidates will receive one point for each
letter of commendation received throughout their career. Maximum point
value shall not exceed 10 points.
(2)
Exemplary notices. Candidates will receive one
point for each exemplary notice received throughout their career.
Maximum point value shall not exceed 10 points.
(3)
Departmental awards. Candidates will receive one
point for each departmental award received throughout their career.
Maximum point value shall not exceed 10 points.
(4)
Community engagement. Candidates will receive one
point for each community event they have participated in. Maximum
point value shall not exceed 10 points. Examples of community events
include:
• Police Department National Night Out
• Police Department Youth Academy
• Summit Schools Read Across America
• Summit Middle School Washington DC Trip
• Summit High School STOKES Weekend
• Summit High School OM3D Event
• Summit High School Coaches and Cops Event
2.
Administrative review - trait assessment - overall value 20%.
(a)
All Sergeants, Lieutenants and Captains will complete a trait
assessment for each of the candidates. The candidates will then be
ranked based upon their overall trait assessment valuation and issued
a correlating score.
(b)
The candidates will be evaluated in the following areas:
• Leadership
• Verbal/Written Communication Skills
• Dependability
• Self Confidence and Decisionmaking
• Evaluation and Guidance
• Interpersonal Relationships - Peers
• Interpersonal Relationships - Superiors
• Interpersonal Relationships - Public
• Technological Knowledge
• Professional Attitude
• Safety
• Role Model
• Judgment
• Conflict Management
• Motivation
• Trust
3.
Oral interview - Police Administration - overall value 50%.
(a)
Each candidate will be asked a set list of questions during
an interview with members of an interview panel consisting of the
Chief of Police and Divisional Captains and Bureau Lieutenants. Applicants
will be scheduled according to seniority.
(b)
The candidates will be ranked and issued a correlating score.
(c)
Based on a cumulative score of the overall value of each of
the first three phases (A-C), candidates with the top three scores
will proceed to the next phase in the promotional process.
4.
Oral interview - Safety and Health Committee - overall value 10%.
(a)
Each candidate will be asked a set list of questions during
an interview with members of an interview panel consisting of members
of the City's Safety and Health Committee, inclusive of the Mayor,
Chief of Police, Members of Common Council and the City Administrator.
Applicants will be scheduled according to seniority.
(b)
The candidates will be ranked and issued a correlating score.
5.
Final scoring, ranking and posting of promotional eligibility list.
(a)
The scores from each phase of the process are compiled and a
final score is established for each candidate.
(b)
Candidates will be ranked based upon their final scores with
the top three (3) candidates being placed on a promotional eligibility
list for a period of one (1) year from the date of publication of
said list.
6.
Recommendation for promotion.
(a)
At the time that a vacancy is declared and before being recommended
for promotion, the officer named at the top of the promotional eligibility
list shall undergo, and be required to pass, a psychological assessment
by a licensed facility, chosen and paid for by the City, for the purpose
of determining promotional suitability.
(b)
Upon a successful outcome, the Chief of Police shall recommend
the officer to the Mayor and members of the Common Council for promotion
to the rank of Sergeant. Where two (2) 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. Seniority shall prevail over residency in
the case of candidates that are ranked equally.
(c)
In the event that the officer listed at the top of the eligibility
list does not successfully pass the psychological assessment, they
shall be deemed ineligible for promotion and removed from the promotional
eligibility list.
d.
Promotional process - rank of Lieutenant.
1.
Cover letter and resume. Eligible sworn officers interested in participating
in an announced promotional opportunity shall submit a cover letter
and resume to the Office of the Chief of Police by 0900 hours on the
closing date of the announcement.
2.
Written portion. Each candidate shall submit a position paper and/or
outline on various topics presented by the due date noted on the promotional
announcement.
3.
Administrative review. Each candidate will undergo an internal administrative
review consisting of the following:
(a)
Trait assessment. A panel consisting of members of the police
command staff shall evaluate and complete a trait assessment for each
of the candidates. The candidates will be evaluated in the following
areas: leadership, verbal communication skills, written communications
skills, decisionmaking, evaluation and guidance, interpersonal relationships
with peers, superiors and the public, technological knowledge and
professional attitude.
(b)
Job performance. A review of the job performance of each candidate
will also be completed during this stage of the internal review. Factors
to be considered include education, assignments, employee performance
evaluations, community involvement, professional accomplishments,
interpersonal skills, management theory, contribution to the overall
success of the organization, ability to think abstractly, and how
they relate to the overall years of service/years in rank.
4.
Oral interview - Police Administration.
(a)
Each candidate will be asked a set list of questions during
an interview with members of an interview panel consisting of the
Chief of Police and Divisional Captains. Applicants will be scheduled
according to seniority.
(b)
Based on a cumulative score of the overall value of each of
the first three phases (A-C), up to three candidates with the top
three scores will proceed to the next phase in the promotional process.
5.
Oral interview - Safety and Health Committee. Each candidate will
be asked a set list of questions during an interview with members
of an interview panel consisting of members of the City's Safety and
Health Committee, inclusive of the Mayor, Chief of Police, Members
of Common Council and the City Administrator. Applicants will be scheduled
according to seniority.
6.
Final scoring, ranking and posting of promotional eligibility list.
(a)
Up to three (3) candidates will be ranked and placed on a promotional
eligibility list for a period of one (1) year from the date of publication
of said list.
(b)
Final ranking/recommendations for promotion to the Mayor and
Common Council by the Chief of Police shall consider the results of
the above-listed items.
7.
Recommendation for promotion. At the time that a vacancy is declared,
the Chief of Police shall recommend for promotion the officer named
at the top of the promotional eligibility list. Where two (2) 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. Seniority
shall prevail over residency in the case of candidates that are ranked
equally.
e.
Promotional process - rank of Captain.
1.
Cover letter and resume. Eligible sworn officers interested in participating
in an announced promotional opportunity shall submit a cover letter
and resume to the Office of the Chief of Police by 0900 hours on the
closing date of the announcement.
2.
Administrative review. Each candidate will undergo an internal administrative
review of their knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to
those depicted in the accompanying job description.
3.
Written portion. A written portion in which the candidate will submit
a position paper on various topics by the due date noted in the promotional
announcement.
4.
Oral interview - Police Administration. A formal interview conducted
by the Office of the Chief of Police.
5.
Oral interview - Safety and Health Committee.
(a)
A formal interview with members of the City's Safety and Health
Committee.
(b)
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-129, due consideration shall
be given to the length and merit of service. Where two (2) 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. Seniority
shall prevail over residency in the case of candidates that are ranked
equally.
f.
Promotional process - rank of Chief.
1.
Cover letter and resume. Eligible sworn officers interested in participating
in an announced promotional opportunity shall submit a cover letter
and resume to the Office of the Mayor by 0900 hours on the closing
date of the announcement.
2.
Oral interview - Safety and Health Committee.
(a)
A formal interview with members of the City's Safety and Health
Committee.
(b)
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-129, due consideration shall
be given to the length and merit of service. Where two (2) 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. Seniority
shall prevail over residency in the case of candidates that are ranked
equally.
g.
Acting designation; no office or position created.
1.
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Summit have the discretion
and authority to assign the functions and duties of superior officer
ranks, once the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Summit have
certified by resolution that the position of any superior officer
rank(s) is vacant and until a superior officer rank(s) is promoted.
The Mayor and Common Council may designate an officer who is qualified
to perform the functions and duties of any superior officer rank in
an acting capacity.
2.
It is explicitly understood that no office or position of any kind
is created by the assignment of functions and duties of a higher rank
to an officer of a lower rank on an acting basis. Such designation
shall also not be considered an appointment to a position, nor constitute
a promotion. Such designation shall not entitle the officer to any
additional compensation or other emoluments of office unless specifically
provided for in a collective bargaining agreement or City of Summit
Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook. The officer fulfilling
such assignment does not and is not intended to constitute the holding
of a de facto office or position within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-6
or any other law. The officer designated in an acting capacity shall
continue to fulfill the assignment at the pleasure of the Mayor and
Common Council.
h.
Confidentality of test results. The final results of the promotional
process shall be considered confidential. Individual officers may
speak with the Chief of Police, who will discuss their overall results
of the testing process. The Chief of Police will not share the officers'
ranking in relationship with the other candidates. In addition, any
specific information provided by members of an interview panel and/or
supervisory/superior officers involved in the rating and ranking of
candidates will not be disclosed.
i.
Appeal process. Candidates who wish to appeal the results of the
promotional process may file a grievance in compliance with the collective
bargaining agreement between the City of Summit and the Summit P.B.A.
Local 55.
j.
Security of promotional materials. The Chief of Police shall be responsible
for the security of promotional materials. All promotional materials
will remain in a secured promotional file under the authority of the
Office of the Chief of Police.
k.
Reapplication. There is no procedure for reapplication during the
course of the promotional process. Candidates are encouraged to again
enter the promotional process when it begins anew after the expiration
of the promotional list.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former subsection 2-15.11, Qualifications of
Superior Officers (Ord. No. 01-2494 § 9; as amended by Ord. No. 03-2569 § 3; Ord. No. 05-2637 § 3; and Ord. No. 11-2967 § 3), was repealed 11-14-2022 by Ord. No. 22-3267.
[Ord. No. 01-2494 § 10]
Each regular officer shall hold office and continue in said
employment during good behavior and efficiency, and no person shall
be removed from office or employment for any other causes than incapacity,
misconduct, or disobedience of the rules and regulations established
and hereafter established by the Department, or absence from duty
without just cause.
Any member of the Police Department may be terminated, reduced
in rank, suspended, or fined for just cause in accordance with the
provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-147. Disciplinary action that results
in the loss of time or pay for less than six (6) days may be taken
by the Chief of Police subject to the grievance procedure contained
in the current labor agreement between the City and PBA Local 55.
Disciplinary action that may result in termination, reduction in rank
or suspension of more than five (5) days shall be taken only after
a hearing before the Mayor, who may delegate this responsibility to
the City Administrator.
[Ord. No. 01-2494 § 11]
Any badges, insignia, weapons, leather goods, specialized clothing
or pertinent equipment finished to sworn members of the Police Department
shall at all times be and remain the property of the City of Summit
and, upon the member's separation from the Department, shall be returned
to the City.
[Ord. No. 13-3040]
a.
There is hereby established within the City of Summit an Auxiliary
Police Force to be known as the Summit Auxiliary Police.
b.
The Table of Organization for the Summit Auxiliary Police shall consist
of no more than twenty-five (25) members to be appointed by the governing
body.
c.
The chain of command of the Summit Auxiliary Police shall be as follows:
The Summit Emergency Management Coordinator and/or Police Chief shall
supervise and be responsible for all such operations. Under the Emergency
Management Coordinator and/or Police Chief there shall be the following
positions in descending order, each of which shall report to the next
highest position: one (1) Deputy Chief; one (1) Captain; two (2) Lieutenants;
three (3) Sergeants; eighteen (18) Officers. Training Officers may
be designated from the membership at the discretion of the Auxiliary
Police Chief (sworn officer).
d.
Promotions will be made from existing members in good standing. All
recruits/members will begin at the position of Probationary Auxiliary
Police Officer. Following the completion of a one (1) year probationary
period, all recruits/new members will attain the position of Auxiliary
Police Officer. Auxiliary Police Officers must serve at least two
(2) years of active duty, exclusive of the aforesaid probationary
period, before being eligible for promotion. Once promoted, said officer
must serve at least two (2) years in the promotional position before
being considered for any other promotion. Any officer who has been
suspended will not be eligible for promotion for two (2) years from
the date of suspension.
e.
The Emergency Management Coordinator and/or Police Chief shall be
empowered to promulgate rules, regulations, and policies necessary
to effectuate the purposes hereof, including but not limited to all
aspects of recruitment, uniforms and equipment, and operations of
the Summit Auxiliary Police.
[Ord. No. 1229 § 1;
1984 Code Part VI T.25 §§ 1—9]
a.
Junior Police Department Established. Pursuant to the provisions
N.J.S.A. 40:48-2 deemed in the public interest to promote respect
for law and order and to that end to encourage young citizens of the
City of Summit to engage in police work, there is hereby established
a Junior Police Department in the City of Summit.
b.
Supervision by Director. Supervision and control of such Junior Police
Department shall be vested in a Director who shall be a member of
the regular Police Department and who shall be appointed by the Chief
of Police.
c.
Rules and Regulations. The members of the Junior Police Department
shall be subject to such rules and regulations as may be promulgated
from time to time by the Chief of Police, subject to the approval
of the Mayor, which such rules and regulations shall provide for,
but need not be limited to, the creation of officers of such department,
assumption of command, disciplinary procedure, duties and equipment.
d.
Probationary Period; Appointment. The member of such Junior Police
Department shall be appointed thereto by the Director for a probationary
period of three (3) months, continuation in the service being dependent
upon the conduct of the appointee and his fitness for the performance
of the duties to which assigned. The Director is hereby empowered
to revoke any probationary appointment or permanent appointment without
cause or hearing. The powers, rights and duties of such members of
the Junior Police Department shall immediately cease at the expiration
of the term for which they were appointed or upon revocation of their
appointment.
e.
Qualifications. No person shall be appointed to such Junior Police
Department unless he is a citizen of the United States, between the
ages of sixteen (16) to twenty-two (22), able to read, write and speak
the English language, physically qualify and of good moral character
and shall not have been convicted of any crime. No member of such
Junior Police Department shall carry a revolver or any other weapon.
Every such member of said Junior Police Department shall be fingerprinted
and his fingerprints shall be filed with the Division of State Police
and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
f.
Compliance with Regulations. Every such member of said Junior Police
Department shall comply with the regular rules and regulations governing
the conduct and decorum of the regular members of the Summit Police
Department.
g.
Duties. In addition to such duties as may be prescribed for the Department,
the members thereof are specifically authorized to control traffic
when so assigned.
h.
Scope of Authority. Every such member of said Junior Police Department
shall perform his duties only within the City of Summit.
i.
Wearing of Insignia. Members of the Department while on active duty
shall bear an official insignia or badge of authority indicating their
membership in the Department.
(Reserved)
[Ord. No. 07-2761 § 1]
[Ord. No. 07-2761 § 1]
Within the Department shall be the Division of Recreation; the
Division of Youth Services and the Division of Senior Services; and
such other divisions as may be approved from time to time by the Common
Council.
[Ord. No. 07-2761 § 1]
The Director of Community Programs shall be responsible for
management of the Department, its employees, facilities and equipment.
The Director shall report to the City Administrator.
[Ord. No. 07-2761 § 1]
Employees of the Department of Community Programs shall be subject
to the requirements, benefits and privileges of the City's personnel
policies.
[Ord. No. 07-2761 § 1]
a.
The Department of Community Programs shall include an Advisory Board.
b.
The members of the Board will be appointed by the Mayor with the
advice and consent of Common Council.
c.
The Board will recommend names of prospective Board candidates to
the Mayor and Common Council so that the expertise needed on the Board
is known to the appointing authority.
[Ord. No. 07-2761 § 1; Ord. No. 10-2893 § 1]
a.
The Board will be constituted with no fewer than nine (9) members
and no more than eleven (11) voting members.
b.
The Board membership will as closely as possible be made up of those
representing the interests of Recreation, Youth, and Seniors. Additionally,
there will be "at large" positions representing the community and,
a liaison from Common Council.
c.
In general, the terms of each Board member should be three (3) years
with a two (2) consecutive term limit of service.
d.
The initial Board will be constituted using staggered terms to assure
continuity of the Board as future appointments are made.
[Ord. No. 07-2761 § 1]
a.
The Community Programs Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory
capacity to the Mayor and Common Council, the City Administrator,
and the Director of Community Programs concerning the goals, objectives,
plans and programs of the Department of Community Programs.
b.
The Board shall act as a body, and no individual member may take
any action, in the name of the Board, that has not been authorized
by the Board as a whole.
c.
The Board shall issue all its formal recommendations in writing to
the governing body, Administrator and Director.
d.
The Board may recommend policies for formal adoption but shall have
no authority to adopt policies. It shall have no management or supervisory
authority over the Department or its employees.
e.
The Board shall meet at least six (6) times a year and shall annually
elect from its membership a presiding officer.
f.
The Director of Community Programs shall make provision for reasonable
staff assistance to the Advisory Board.
[Ord. No. 07-2761 § 1]
In order to facilitate recommendations to the Board and to provide
representation and expertise from the various service providers within
the community, both standing and ad-hoc subcommittees may be appointed.
Subcommittees may include, but not be limited to:
a.
Youth.
b.
Recreation.
c.
Seniors.
d.
Facilities.
e.
Personnel.
f.
Technology.
g.
Grants.
Members of the various standing and ad-hoc subcommittees will
be appointed by the Board. Each standing and ad-hoc subcommittee will
be led by a member of the Board who will represent that subcommittee
at Board meetings.
