When and where are the test dates?
Written Exam - Toms River High School East on 9/11/2024 at 6:00 pm Physical Task Assessment - Ocean County College on 10/13/2024 Swim Test - Ocean County YMCA on 10/13/2024
Do I need to be a resident to take the police test or to be hired by Toms River Police Department?
No. We are not a civil service town and you do not need to be a resident of Toms River to take the test or to be hired.
When do I need to complete my 64 college credits?
To fulfill the education requirement, you need to have 64 college credits combined with two years of full-time regular police or two years of full-time active duty military service completed by 7/31/2024.
When does my Bachelor’s Degree need to be completed by?
Your Bachelor's Degree needs to be completed by 7/31/2024 to fulfill the education requirement, or you need to have 64 college credits combined with two years of full-time regular police or two years of full-time active duty military service completed by 7/31/2024.
Does it matter what my major was in college?
No. Any 4-year degree from an accredited college or university will satisfy the degree requirement.
If hired, can I request a waiver from the PTC because I already have a SLEO II certification?
Yes. You can request a waiver from the PTC if you are a SLEO II to obtain certification for the Basic Course for Police Officers.
Does my service as a full-time Corrections Officer count towards the full-time police service requirement?
No. corrections officer service doesn't count towards the full-time, regular police service requirement.
Does my service as a full-time SLEO II Officer count towards the full-time police service requirement?
No. Full-time SLEO II service doesn't count towards the full-time, regular police officer service requirement.