AVALON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Class I and Class II Seasonal Officer Information

Class I Seasonal Officers

These officers are empowered to issue summons for motor vehicle violations, city ordinance violations, petty disorderly persons violations and disorderly persons violations. Their primary duty for the Borough of Avalon is handling all parking complaints within Avalon's jurisdiction.

These officers receive two weeks of formal training, 80 hours, at the Cape May County Police Academy that includes classes on criminal law, report writing, motor vehicle law, use of force responsibility to the community, CPR and first aid, handcuffing, baton and self defense techniques. These officers do not carry a firearm. They receive New Jersey State certification as a Class One Special Law Enforcement Officer.

Class II Seasonal Officers

These officers have the same authority and arrest powers as a full time police officer while they are employed. In addition to the above responsibilities they can make arrest for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th degree crimes. Additionally they have the responsibility of carrying a firearm.

The training is intense and requires 481 hours of training at the Cape May County Police Academy. The academy runs two courses for Class Two Officers. A part time academy during the winter from December to May with classes being held three evenings per week and most Saturdays. A second class is held for eight weeks from the beginning of May to the end of June with classes running six days per week.

The course of study includes, history of law enforcement, the NJ court system, community responsibility, criminal law, arrest search and seizure, use of force, patrol vehicle operations, motor vehicle law, first responder emergency rescue, firearms, PR-24 baton, chemical agents, self-defense, patrol tactics, criminal law, communications, report writing, court room testimony, military drill, and physical fitness. Graduating Officers can apply for college credits at Atlantic Cape Community College and receive full New Jersey State Special Law Enforcement Certification at graduation.

Class II officers for the Borough of Avalon PD currently are assigned to bicycle patrol during the night shift. Their schedules are generally 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM on days they are scheduled to work.

All applicants must possess the following:

1. Valid Drivers License 2. Be at least 18 years of age or older 3. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent 4. Must be able to pass a physical fitness exam 5. Must be able to pass a psychological exam 6. Must be able to pass an oral interview 7. Must not have been convicted of any indictable crime listed in Title 2C in the New Jersey Criminal Code 8. Take and pass a drug test 9. Be a United States Citizen

If interested you can download the Avalon PD Application HERE or contact 609-967-3411