The Intergovernmental Transfer Program provides the opportunity for New Jersey State and local government employees with permanent civil service status to transfer between State and local employment jurisdictions while maintaining their permanent status. Program Benefits State and local agencies can recruit and hire experienced employees with permanent civil service status, thereby reducing the time and cost of recruitment and testing, and eliminating the need for up-front training. State and local government employers can exchange the expertise of experienced employees.
Agencies can fill positions more rapidly with a transfer than with conventional recruitment methods.
Employees with permanent civil service status desiring to work for another jurisdiction, whether for personal or professional reasons, can transfer without a break in service. Individuals facing layoffs can transfer into similar positions in other jurisdictions and remain employed. In the public safety employment area, only entry-level law enforcement officers and fire fighters with permanent status may participate in this program.