New Jersey § 30:4-14
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4-14.
a. The Commissioner of Human Services may, in writing, appoint persons to the position
of police officer to serve as law enforcement officers for the Department of Human
Services in accordance with applicable statutory law, rules and regulations. b. A Human Services police officer appointed pursuant to this section shall be empowered
to act as an officer for the detection, apprehension, arrest and conviction of offenders
against the law, except that police officers shall be permitted to carry firearms
or other weapons only when authorized to do so by the Commissioner of Human Services. c. No person may be appointed as a Human Services police officer unless the person: (1) Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently and
has a high school diploma or its equivalent; (2) Is sound in body and of good health; (3) Is of good moral character; (4) Has not been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty or which would make
the person unfit to perform the duties of this office; and (5) Has successfully undergone a program of psychological testing. d. Every applicant for the position of Human Services police officer appointed pursuant
to this section shall have fingerprints taken, which fingerprints shall be filed with
the Division of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. e. The Commissioner of Human Services, in consultation with the Attorney General and
the Director of the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Law and Public
Safety, shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this
section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4-14
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-14 cover?
Section 30:4-14 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 30:4-14?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 30:4-14 apply to my situation?
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