New Jersey S4325 allows police departments to hire or promote from the top five candidates for law enforcement officer positions.

New Jersey S4325 amends current law to allow police departments to choose from the top five eligible candidates for law enforcement officer titles, instead of the usual three. This change applies to open competitive or promotional lists, considering veterans’ preference. Other appointing authorities must still follow the “rule of three.” The bill also specifies that if five or more candidates can be certified without breaking ties, only those candidates are considered. Eligibles on reemployment lists will be certified and appointed in order of their ranking.

New Jersey S4325 allows police departments to hire or promote from the top five candidates for law enforcement officer positions.

New Jersey S4325 amends current law to allow police departments to choose from the top five eligible candidates for law enforcement officer titles, instead of the usual three. This change applies to open competitive or promotional lists, considering veterans’ preference. Other appointing authorities must still follow the “rule of three.” The bill also specifies that if five or more candidates can be certified without breaking ties, only those candidates are considered. Eligibles on reemployment lists will be certified and appointed in order of their ranking.