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T.O. 13A. 1-9 Qualification for Appointment
Applicants shall have an Associate's Degree in law enforcement or a related area of study from an accredited college or university, or 65 credit hours toward such a degree; and applicant must otherwise be qualified as provided for by New Jersey law. The Township Committee may require that applicants successfully complete a physical and psychological examination; and, in addition, they may establish, by resolution, hiring procedures as they shall, from time to time, deem necessary and appropriate.

ALTERNATE ROUTE BASIC COURSE FOR POLICE OFFICERS
The New Jersey Police Training Commission has granted approval to police academies in this state to conduct the Alternate Route Basic Course for Police Officers. This program permits qualified applicants to apply for admission to an approved academy for the purpose of participating in the Basic Course for Police Officers.

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COSTS	HOURS / COURSES	WHAT HAPPENS TO GRADUATES OF THE ALTERNATE ROUTE PROGRAM?	HOW DO I MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS? HOW DO I APPLY?
The cost to the applicant to participate in this program is approximately $1,500 ($600-tuition, $250-Medical Evaluation, $265- Psychological Evaluation, $250-Uniforms and Equipment, and $135-Ammunition).	The Basic class is conducted from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 19-20 weeks. Trainees are required to undergo rigorous physical fitness activity and military discipline, as well as extensive academic courses related to the position of municipal police officer.	Upon graduation, the academy will notify police departments in the South Jersey area of the availability of these graduates and supply names, addresses, and phone numbers of these individuals. Any other job seeking efforts will be the sole responsibility of the graduate trainee. Graduates are given three years to find a position in law enforcement without having to return to an academy for retraining. Please note that 97% of our graduates receive employment within the three-year time period.	We accept applications August and September of each year for classes to be conducted in the following year (i.e., Applications submitted in August and September 2002 will be considered for classes conducted in 2003). However, we do keep a mailing list throughout the year for interested parties. To be placed on the mailing list, please call the academy at (856) 415-2266. Please do not ask to be put on the mailing list unless you have your 60 college credits by December prior to the year you will be hoping to attend the academy. for example, if you would be applying for classes in 2003, you will need your 60 college credits by December 2002.

Booking Clerk

     The Booking Clerk program was developed when the police department switched over to County Dispatch. There was a need to have manpower at the police station to assist the arresting officer during the arrest process. In the past full-time dispatchers were present in the station and they assisted with some of the arrest processing. With the booking clerk present the police officer has an assistant to fingerprint, photograph and keep a watchful eye on the suspect while the officer prepares the paperwork. At the same time the booking clerk makes the necessary computer checks to determine if the suspect is wanted. During that time the booking clerk also answer the telephones and wait on persons that come to the police department for assistance.
    Booking Clerks are criminal justice students with at least 60 credit hours towards a Bachelor of Science degree. They must maintain a passing grade average to maintain their position with the department.
    They are scheduled four hours per day plus call in for arrest processing however their schedule is flexible with college classes taking priority. When a booking clerk graduates from college they are expected to start pursuing a career in law enforcement. There services with the police department are terminated and they are given as much support as possible in achieving employment.
    Since its inception, the Township of Pennsville has employed six booking clerks. Of the six, three are presently working in law enforcement, three decided to pursue other careers and one is presently working at the police department. Both booking clerks that moved on to other law enforcement employment have praised the program with giving them insight into a career in law enforcement and helped prepare them for the academy and the job. It has been a worthwhile program that has benefited both the criminal justice student and the police department.
    If you are currently attending a local college, and you are enrolled in the criminal justice program, and you are interested in the Booking Clerk Program, please contact the chief of police at:      pvpdchief@mycomcast.com