New Jersey § 40a:14-146
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-146, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:14-146.
In any city of the first class, the governing body may create the title of security
officers under the classified service of civil service, and may appoint and commission
as many security officers as it may deem necessary to patrol the grounds, buildings
and other areas and facilities of all schools, libraries, museums, hospitals, housing
projects, municipal parks and municipal buildings, owned or leased by such municipality. The municipality shall organize such security officers into a separate division
or unit of its police department or force, and they shall have all the powers conferred
by law on police officers or constables in the enforcement of the laws of this State,
and the apprehension of offenders. Security officers shall be subject to and receive training in the same manner as
other members of the municipal police force. Those individuals who are employed in cities of the first class under the title of
housing guard or housing patrolman that have been appointed in accordance with Title
11 (Civil Service) 1 on October 2, 1969 shall be eligible for appointment under the title of security
officer and shall be so certified to the Civil Service Commission without the requirement
of a civil service examination. Such persons shall, from said date, hold their positions or employments subject
to and in accordance with the provisions of Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised
Statutes. 1
Repealed. See, now, Title 11A.
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