As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ACT
The Special Law Enforcement Officers' Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8 et seq.
[Amended 8-24-2020 by Ord. No. O:18-2020]
COMMISSION
The Police Training Commission established in the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:17B-70.
SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The person appointed pursuant to this article to temporarily or intermittently perform duties similar to those performed regularly by members of the regular police force or to provide assistance to the regular police force during unusual or emergency circumstances.
TOWNSHIP
The Township of Monroe.
The classification of the special law enforcement officers shall be based upon the duties to be performed by said officers and are established as follows:
A. 
An officer of this class is herewith authorized to exercise full powers and duties similar to those of a permanent regularly appointed full-time police officer.
B. 
He/she shall be assigned such powers and duties by the Chief of Police or, in the absence of the Chief, another law enforcement officer in a supervisory capacity designated by the Chief to act in his/her stead.
C. 
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 established within the Department of Law and Public Safety of the State of New Jersey.
[Amended 8-24-2020 by Ord. No. O:18-2020]
No person may be appointed a special law enforcement officer by the Township unless that person meets the same qualifications as a full-time police officer, excluding any advanced educational requirements and the maximum age restriction.
Before any special law enforcement officer is appointed pursuant to this article, the Chief of Police or, in the absence of the Chief, other chief law enforcement officer of the Township shall ascertain the eligibility and qualifications of the applicant and report his/her determinations, in writing, to the Township.
A. 
No person may commence duty as a special law enforcement officer unless he/she has successfully completed a training course or obtained a waiver approved by the Commission.
[Amended 8-24-2020 by Ord. No. O:18-2020]
B. 
No special law enforcement officer may be issued a firearm unless he/she has successfully completed the basic firearms course approved by the Commission for permanent, regularly appointed police and annual requalification examinations.
C. 
Monroe Township shall not compensate a special law enforcement officer for time spent in training with the exception of mandated recertifications. For example, SRO school, conferences and academy trainings that may be required for a waiver, etc. (Semiannual qualifications are not training and will be compensated at the hourly rate.)
[Added 8-24-2020 by Ord. No. O:18-2020]
A special law enforcement officer shall be appointed by the governing body for a term not to exceed one year, which appointments shall be made at such time as the governing body deems it necessary to make such appointments.
Compensation for the special law officer shall be established annually through the Municipal Salary and Wage Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 80, Salaries and Compensation.
[Amended 8-24-2020 by Ord. No. O:18-2020]
A. 
There shall be no more than one person certified by the Township to perform the duties of a Class II special law enforcement officer.
B. 
There shall be no more Class III special law enforcement officers than agreed upon to cover the public schools within Monroe Township. The number shall be set by the Mayor with input from the Chief of Police. The expense for these officers shall be covered by an agreement signed by the Township of Monroe and the Monroe Township Board of Education.
[Amended 8-24-2020 by Ord. No. O:18-2020]
The Township is required to furnish a special law enforcement officer with equipment and uniforms. Uniforms issued to Class III special law enforcement officers shall be reimbursed by the Monroe Township Board of Education. Should any special law enforcement officer resign within their contract period, they will be required to return and reimburse any items invoiced to the Monroe Township Board of Education.
No special law enforcement officer may work more than 20 hours per week, except as provided as follows:
A. 
Without limitation as to hours during period of emergency.
B. 
Assignment for not more than 20 hours per week to provide public safety and law enforcement services to a public entity, in addition to not more than 20 hours per week performing the duties pursuant to this article.
C. 
For hours to be determined by the Chief of Police while assigned to public safety duties for a private entity, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.16, Subsection (a).
[Amended 8-24-2020 by Ord. No. O:18-2020]
D. 
Monroe Township may designate one special law enforcement officer (excluding Class IIIs) to whom limitations on hours employed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.16, Subsection (a), shall not be applicable pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.16, Subsection (c).
[Added 8-24-2020 by Ord. No. O:18-2020]
E. 
Class III special law enforcement officer without limitation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.16, Subsection (a)(5).
[Added 8-24-2020 by Ord. No. O:18-2020]
The special police officer shall continue in employment during good behavior and for the duration of his/her appointment/term. Said person can be removed from office or employment for cause after adequate hearing.