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Municipal Residency Requirements: The Common Disqualifier

Municipal Residency Requirements: The Common Disqualifier The New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC) has announced the 2013 Law Enforcement Examination through their website. The announcement establishes a mandatory online application process available for those who aspire to become a municipal police officer, county police officer, sheriff’s officer, county correction officer, or any one of five other titled law enforcement positions. The closing date for applications is set as September 4, 2013. For those who know family and friends who are registering for the LEE exam, there are some common yet critical errors in filing the application that may have long-lasting implications if not handled properly prior to and after the closing date of the exam announcement. In the State of New Jersey, nearly all municipalities regulated by the NJCSC have residency preferences for hiring police officers. New Jersey state law, the NJCSC administrative code (rules), and local ordinances establish residency restrictions that [...]

The Applications for the NJ Civil Service Service Commission (Entry Level) Law Enforcement Examination (LEE) will be Available June 4, 2013

By Dr. David A. Paprota| 2017-08-29T22:28:44-04:00 May 26th, 2013|All, Articles & Information|

The New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC) has revealed that the 2013 application period for the Law Enforcement Entry Level Examination (LEE) will begin June 4, 2013 and end September 4, 2013. The official NJCSC examination announcement will include Municipal Police Officer, County Police Officer, Park Police Officer, Campus Police Officer Recruit, Police Officer Recruit Human Services, Police Officer Palisades Interstate Park, Sheriff’s Officer, County Correction Officer, and Correction Officer Recruit Juvenile Justice. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for eligibility in all of the titles listed. It is essential that candidates register with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC) for the examination during the application dates. The NJCSC does not accept late applications and the next testing period will not be for at least two full years. Apply for the examination as soon as the applications become available and always keep a copy of your application and the appropriate [...]