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Announcement (7/2/2019): The Ocean County Association of Chiefs of Police and the Ocean County Police Academy have opened the application period for the upcoming Alternate Route Program examination. The exam is specifically for candidates who wish to compete for a slot in the police academy through the "Alternate Route Program" as well as those candidates who would like to be eligible for Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) positions in 22 participating agencies. This is a great opportunity for those who are working toward a career in law enforcement. The process is extremely competitive and begins with the administration of a competitive written exam followed by a physical agility assessment and ultimately an oral interview. The next Ocean County Police Academy class is scheduled to begin in October of 2019. Candidates wishing to properly prepare for the competitive process should contact CCS Test Prep® by CLICKING:  CCS Test Prep® ALTERNATE ROUTE PROGRAM (ARP) [...]

The New Jersey Parole Officer Recruit position is one of the most competitive and sought after positions in the State of New Jersey. Very highly qualified and motivated applicants commonly seek the position. The current New Jersey Civil Service Commission announcement and application period is set to close on Friday, June 21, 2019. I strongly recommend that law enforcement candidates who intend to Apply for the 2019 LEE on July 1, 2019, also apply NOW for the 2019 Parole Officer Recruit exam if you can meet the Bachelor's Degree requirement at the time of hire. The cost of the application is $35 and there is no obligation to accept the position is offered. It is anticipated that the exam for Parole Officer Recruit will be administered with the 2019 LEE as one in the same. The LEE will be administered in September, October, and November of 2019. Candidates will actually be [...]

The Manchester Twp Police Department (NJ) is currently accepting applications for entry-level Police Officer and Class II Special Officer positions. The department has significant hiring needs and is looking for top level candidates for full-time positions. The Manchester Township Police Department is known for a very high level of organizational pride, professionalism, and a very competitive hiring process. Only the first 300 applications will be accepted for the June 8th physical exam. The application deadline is June 3, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. All applications must be submitted in person along with all of the required supporting documentation as specified in the official announcement. The written examination will be administered on Tuesday evening, June 11th, 2019, and will only be open to those who pass the physical exam which is scheduled for Saturday, June 8th, 2019. Anyone interested in preparing for the written examination with CCS Test Prep® must commit to their [...]

The Suffolk County (NY) Police Exam Application Period Extended to April 17, 2019 The Suffolk County Civil Service Commission has extended the application period for candidates to complete the online process of applying to sit for the 2019 Suffolk County Police Exam.  The Suffolk County Civil Service application period now closes on April 17, 2019 and the actual Police Officer Exam is scheduled to be administered on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Early registration is now available for the CCS Test Prep® Program for the 2019 Suffolk County Police Officer Exam. Seminars have been scheduled in both a Suffolk County as well as a Nassau County location. Seating is limited and the seminars will sell out, so candidates are being provided the opportunity to register early and reserve a seat (see below). CCS Test Prep® offers the best exam prep for the 2019 Suffolk County Police Exam. Providing the most focused and effective test [...]

Update (3/13/2019): The Recruitment personnel of the New Jersey State Police have announced that the formal online application period for the next competitive testing and selection process for NJSP Trooper candidates has been set. The application period is set to open on Monday, April 29, 2019 and close on Sunday, May 12, 2019. The process begins with the submission of the online application during the open period. Once the applications are reviewed, eligible candidates will be invited to a physical assessment (push-ups, sit-ups, and 1.5 mile run). Those who pass the physical assessment then are invited (at a later date) to sit for a full day of written testing. Information on the written exam preparation services available at CCS Test Prep® can be found at: https://www.ccstest.com/NJSP/.

Testing Announcement (March 4, 2019) - The officials of the NJIT Police Department in Newark, NJ have announced the entry-level written exam for the position of Institutional Police Officer. This position does not fall under the age restriction of municipal police officer positions, so candidates 35 and older are eligible to compete and be hired. The application period is currently open via the NJIT website. The exam date is yet to be announced. Early registration for exam preparation is available at: CLICK HERE for More Information.

The Cape May County Police Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2019 Alternate Route Basic Course for Police Officer.     Candidates interested in the best and most effective exam preparation should contact CCS Test Prep® through the following link: CCS Test Prep - Cape May County Alt Route Exam Prep. Registration is currently open and will close on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. The process begins with the pass/fail standard physical assessment as detailed below. Those who pass the physical assessment will move on to the written exam (date to be determined). Only those who PASS by meeting the minimum standards in each category on the physical assessment will be permitted to sit for the written exam.  The Cape May County Alternate Route Program is one of the most sought after, as it is a residential academy; therefore, housing is not an issue for candidates who live elsewhere [...]

Police Test Announcement and Available Prep! There are a lot of currently announced and quickly approaching police testing opportunities and many more coming throughout the Spring of 2019. Candidates often search for the best way to prepare for the police test. Since many of the police tests used are so drastically different and require different approaches to score high, it is important for serious candidates to use formal test prep study courses and programs. With all of the different testing opportunities that are currently available and those that will be available in the near future, it is recommended to contact Chief David A. Paprota, Ed.D. (Ret.) of CCS Test Prep® and inquire as to what prep services are available for the exam you will be taking. The following police exams are already announced and approaching quickly: Livingston PD (Essex County) - Test Date: February 21, 2019  (CCS Test Prep® course available) East Hanover [...]

The Recruitment personnel of the New Jersey State Police are geared up to begin the next testing and selection process for candidates to compete to become a Trooper. The Recruitment Unit has special information sessions scheduled for Tuesday, February 26, 2019 (7 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.); Wednesday, March 20, 2019 (7 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.); and Wednesday, April 10, 2019 (7 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.). Those who are serious about competing to become a New Jersey State Trooper are encouraged to go to: https://www.njsp.org/recruiting/career-events.shtml and make a reservation to attend one of the Career Events (information sessions). Candidates will receive information that will take some of the mystery away from the very competitive and lengthy process. The Recruitment Unit has "Career Events" schedule for candidates to attend and learn about the following:  The initial application Medical exam/psychological evaluation The screening Acceptance to academy The written examination What it is like to [...]

PREP CLASSES ARE SCHEDULED AND EARLY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE! 2019 NJ LEE UPDATE:  The New Jersey Civil Service Commission is expected to announce the long-awaited statewide Law Enforcement Exam known as the LEE on July 1, 2019. The exam has only been offered every three years, so serious candidates need to stay aware of the application period and look to reserve their seat in the CCS Test Prep® program. The schedule of courses for the 2019 LEE is below. In addition to reserving a seat in the prep class, important issues such as residency preference and where a candidate would like to be eligible to work are serious considerations and should be dealt with now, before the application period opens. What titles does the NJ LEE Cover? The LEE covers the following law enforcement titles: Municipal Police Officer, Campus Police Officer Recruit, County Police Officer, Park Police Officer, Police Officer Recruit Human [...]