Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO)

The Town of Kearny (Hudson County) is currently accepting applications for the position of Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO), Class III.  Under the command of the Chief of Police, the SLEO will be assigned to work within Kearny School District facilities as an added level of security.  An applicant must possess a NJPTC certification for SLEO III or Basic Course for Police Officers (Class A Certificate) with less than 3 years separation from a full-time New Jersey law enforcement agency.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, less than 65 years in age at the time of appointment, and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.  Applicants must be able to pass a background investigation, pre-employment medical examination, and NJ Attorney General drug screening.  Applicants must be physically capable of performing the functions of this position determined in accordance with the NJ Police Training Commission.  Applicants must be retired from a law enforcement agency and submit a letter of good standing issued by the agency from which the officer retired, listing the date and type of retirement.  The starting salary for the position is $36.00 per hour. The anticipated work schedule will be 8 hours per day, 180 days per year, and shall coincide with the Kearny Public Schools calendar. 

A complete list of requirements as well as an application for employment can be found at: by clicking the Apply button

Applications should be submitted no later than September 23, 2024

The Town of Kearny is an equal opportunity employer.