New Jersey § 40a:9-117a
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-117a, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:9-117a.
The sheriff of each county may appoint a number of persons, not to exceed 15% of the
total number of sheriff's officers employed by the sheriff and set forth in the sheriff's
table of organization in the county budget, to the position of sheriff's investigator. All sheriff's investigators shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff making their
appointment and shall be included in the unclassified service of the civil service. A sheriff's investigator appointed pursuant to this section shall have the same compensation,
benefits, powers and police officer status as is granted to sheriff's officers. The duties of sheriff's investigators shall be law enforcement investigations and
related duties. A person appointed to the position of sheriff's investigator shall, within 18 months
of appointment, complete a police training course at an approved school and receive
certification by the Police Training Commission as provided in P.L.1961, c. 56 ( C. 52:17B-66 et seq. ). The implementation of this act shall not result in the layoff of permanent sheriff's
officers.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:9-117a
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-117a cover?
Section 40a:9-117a 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.
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