Chester - SLEO Class II

Job Overview Department Chester Police Department Type Certified Job Title SLEO Class II Registration Fee $35.00 Contact adacunza@chesterpolicenj.org Location Chester, NJ

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SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, CLASS II

(SLEO II)

The Chester Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II (SLEO-II).  The Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II (SLEO-II) will be primarily responsible for school security; however, may also be utilized for other non-school related duties/details.  Applicants must possess a current New Jersey Police Training Commission certification for Basic Course for Police Officers (BCPO) or Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II (SLEO-II), must not have had a break in service more than 3 years and must’ve separated from the prior service in good standing.  NO out of state waiver applications will be accepted.  Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications and submit their application by August 22, 2022. 

About the Chester Police Department and Community It Serves

Department overview:

• Staffed by 23 sworn officers and 1 SLEO-II officer
• Provides law enforcement services for Chester Township and Chester Borough
• Officers patrol a combined 31 square miles, comprised of neighborhoods, farmlands, downtown shopping district, shopping malls and major state highway and county roadways

GENERAL DUTIES

Some of the essential duties of a Chester Police Officer include:

• Patrolling an assigned area
• Responding to, taking charge of, maintaining order by directly controlling the scene in any emergency situation
• Preparing and submitting precise reports on investigations, arrests, motor vehicle crashes, and other police matters
• Protect life, property, and the rights of citizens by enforcing State laws and County and Municipal ordinances

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• United States citizen
• New Jersey resident
• Possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License
• Read and write in the English language fluently
• Possess a current New Jersey Police Training Commission certification for Basic Course for Police Officers (BCPO) or Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II (SLEO-II). Applicant must not have had a break in service more than 3 years and must’ve separated from the prior service in good standing.

HIRING PROCESS

All qualified applicants must complete the following prior to appointment:

• Resume Review
• Oral Interview(s)
• Background Investigation
• Medical/Psychological Exams
• Drug Testing

The filing deadline is August 22, 2022.  Interviews may start, on a rolling basis, prior to the posted deadline. 

The Chester Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to adacunza@chesterpolicenj.org

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.