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NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-1.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-1.3 - Certain entry-level law enforcement applicants, exemption from examination requirement.

11A:4-1.3 Certain entry-level law enforcement applicants, exemption from examination requirement.  1. a. The Civil Service Commission shall exempt from the requirement to take an examination for an entry-level law enforcement position a person who has successfully completed a full Basic Course for Police Officers training course at a school approved and authorized by the New Jersey Police Training commission.  b. The Civil Service Commission shall promulgate, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations and establish administrative processes that are reasonable, necessary, and consistent with the provisions of this act.  c. A municipal or county police department may hire a person, exempt from the requirement to take an examination for an entry-level law enforcement position pursuant to subsection a. of this section, upon adoption of an ordinance or resolution by the governing body authorizing such hiring by the police department and the adoption of a conflict of interest and nepotism policy. L.2021, c.7, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-1.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-1.5 - Notification of candidate status; certification notifications.

11A:4-1.5 Notification of candidate status; certification notifications.  2. Timely notifications of candidate status and certification notifications shall be disseminated by the Civil Service Commission electronically via mail, e-mail or text message, dependent on the candidate's preferred option, to be indicated on the universal application established pursuant to subsection e. of section 1 of P.L.2021, c.236 (C.11A:4-1.4). Responses from candidates to certification notifications shall be submitted electronically to the commission via e-mail or by mail. Status notifications and certifications from the commission and responses from candidates shall be accurately logged and received in the database established pursuant to subsection a. of section 1 of P.L.2021, c.236 (C.11A:4-1.4). L.2021, c.236, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-2 - Holding of examinations.

11A:4-2 Holding of examinations.  11A:4-2. Holding of examinations. A vacancy shall be filled by a promotional examination when considered by the commission to be in the best interest of the career service.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.31.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-3 - Admission to examinations.

11A:4-3 Admission to examinations.  11A:4-3. Admission to examinations. If it appears that an eligible list is not likely to provide full certification for existing or anticipated vacancies from among qualified residents of this State, or of political subdivisions where required by law, the commission may admit other qualified nonresident applicants. Where residency preference is provided pursuant to any other statute, the commission may limit applicants to such classes as are necessary to establish a sufficient pool of eligibles.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.32.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-4 - Eligible lists and certifications.

11A:4-4 Eligible lists and certifications.  11A:4-4. Eligible lists and certifications. The commission shall provide for:  a. The establishment and cancellation of eligible lists;  b. The certification of an eligible list to positions in other appropriate titles; and  c. The consolidation of eligible lists which may include, but is not limited to, the combining of names of eligibles by scores.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.33.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-5 - Use of eligible list.

11A:4-5 Use of eligible list.  11A:4-5. Use of eligible list. Once the examination process has been initiated due to the appointment of a provisional or an appointing authority's request for a list to fill a vacancy, the affected appointing authority shall be required to make appointments from the list if there is a complete certification, unless otherwise permitted by the commission for valid reason such as fiscal constraints. If the commission permits an appointing authority to leave a position vacant in the face of a complete list, the commission may order the appointing authority to reimburse the commission for the costs of the selection process.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.34.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-6 - Duration of lists.

11A:4-6 Duration of lists.  11A:4-6. Duration of lists. The commission shall set the duration of an eligible list, which shall not be more than three years from the date of its establishment, except that it may be extended by the commission for good cause and a list shall not have a duration of more than four years. Notwithstanding the duration of a list, the commission may revive a list to implement a court order or decision of the commission in the event of a successful appeal instituted during the life of the list or to correct an administrative error. The commission may revive a list to effect the appointment of an eligible whose working test period was terminated by a layoff.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.35.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-7 - Exceptions to duration of a list

11A:4-7. Exceptions to duration of a list  11A:4-7. Exceptions to duration of a list. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S. 11A:4-6, a special reemployment list, a police reemployment list and a fire reemployment list shall have unlimited duration.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:4-7, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-8 - Certification and appointment.

11A:4-8 Certification and appointment.  11A:4-8. Certification and appointment. The commission shall certify the three eligibles who have received the highest ranking on an open competitive or promotional list against the first provisional or vacancy. For each additional provisional or vacancy against whom a certification is issued at that time, the commission shall certify the next ranked eligible. If more than one eligible has the same score, the tie shall not be broken and they shall have the same rank. If three or more eligibles can be certified as the result of the ranking without resorting to all three highest scores, only those eligibles shall be so certified.  A certification that contains the names of at least three interested eligibles shall be complete and a regular appointment shall be made from among those eligibles. An eligible on an incomplete list shall be entitled to a provisional appointment if a permanent appointment is not made.  Eligibles on any type of reemployment list shall be certified and appointed in the order of their ranking and the certification shall not be considered incomplete.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.36.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-9 - Types of eligible lists.

11A:4-9 Types of eligible lists.  11A:4-9. The commission may establish the following types of eligible lists:  a. Open competitive, which shall include all qualified eligibles without regard to whether they are currently employed by the State or a political subdivision;  b. Promotional, which shall include qualified permanent eligibles;  c. Regular reemployment, which shall include former permanent employees who resigned in good standing and whose reemployment is certified by the appointing authority as in the best interest of the service. The name of any such employee shall not remain on a reemployment list for more than three years from the date of resignation, unless otherwise extended pursuant to N.J.S.11A:4-6;  d. Police, sheriff's officer, or fire reemployment, which shall include former permanent uniformed members of a police department, sheriff's office, or fire department who have resigned in good standing and whose reemployment is certified by the appointing authority as in the best interest of the service; and  e. Special reemployment, which shall include permanent employees laid off or demoted in lieu of layoff from permanent titles.  amended 2008, c.39, s.37; 2015, c.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-10 - Arrests and criminal records

11A:4-10. Arrests and criminal records  11A:4-10. Arrests and criminal records. Eligibles may be questioned as to criminal convictions and pending criminal charges. Eligibles for a law enforcement, fire fighter or correction officer title may also be questioned as to any arrest.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:4-10, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-11 - Removal on criminal record.

11A:4-11 Removal on criminal record.  11A:4-11. Removal on criminal record. Upon the request of an appointing authority, the commission may remove an eligible with a criminal record from a list when the criminal record includes a conviction for a crime which adversely relates to the employment sought. The following factors may be considered in such determination:  a. Nature and seriousness of the crime;  b. Circumstances under which the crime occurred;  c. Date of the crime and age of the eligible when the crime was committed;  d. Whether the crime was an isolated event; and  e. Evidence of rehabilitation.  The presentation to an appointing authority of a pardon or expungement shall prohibit an appointing authority from rejecting an eligible based on such criminal conviction, except for law enforcement, fire fighter or correction officer and other titles as determined by the commission.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.38.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-12 - Priority of lists

11A:4-12. Priority of lists  11A:4-12. Priority of lists. When more than one list exists, the priority of lists shall be as follows:  a. Special reemployment when the available position is in the department from which the eligible was laid off or demoted in lieu of layoff;  b. Promotional;  c. Special reemployment when the available position is located in a department other than that from which the eligible was laid off or demoted;  d. Regular reemployment, police reemployment or fire reemployment; and  e. Open competitive.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:4-12, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-13 - Types of appointment.

11A:4-13 Types of appointment.  11A:4-13. Types of appointment. The commission shall provide for the following types of appointment:  a. Regular appointments shall be to a title in the competitive division of the career service upon examination and certification or to a title in the noncompetitive division of the career service upon appointment. The appointments shall be permanent after satisfactory completion of a working test period;  b. Provisional appointments shall be made only in the competitive division of the career service and only in the absence of a complete certification, if the appointing authority certifies that in each individual case the appointee meets the minimum qualifications for the title at the time of appointment and that failure to make a provisional appointment will seriously impair the work of the appointing authority. In no case shall any provisional appointment exceed a period of 12 months;  c. Temporary appointments may be made, without regard to the provisions of this chapter, to temporary positions established for a period aggregating not more than six months in a 12-month period as approved by the commission. These positions include, but are not limited to, seasonal positions. Positions established as a result of a short-term grant may be established for a maximum of 12 months. Appointees to temporary positions shall meet the minimum qualifications of a title;  d. Emergency appointments shall not exceed 30 days and shall only be permitted where nonappointment will result in harm to persons or property;  e. Senior executive service appointments shall be made pursuant to N.J.S.11A:3-3; and  f. Unclassified appointments shall be made pursuant to N.J.S.11A:3-4 and N.J.S.11A:3-5.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.39.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-14 - Promotion.

11A:4-14 Promotion.  11A:4-14. Promotion. The commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for promotion and shall provide for the granting of credit for performance and seniority where appropriate.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.40.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-15 - Working test period.

11A:4-15 Working test period.  11A:4-15. Working test period. The purpose of the working test period is to permit an appointing authority to determine whether an employee satisfactorily performs the duties of a title. A working test period is part of the examination process which shall be served in the title to which the certification was issued and appointment made. The commission shall provide for:  a. A working test period following regular appointment of four months, which may be extended to six months at the discretion of the commission, except that the working test period for political subdivision employees shall be three months and the working test period for entry level law enforcement, correction officer, and firefighter titles shall be 12 months;  b. Progress reports to be made by the appointing authority and provided to the employee at such times during the working test period as provided by rules of the commission and a final progress report at the end of the entire working test period shall be provided to the employee and the commission;  c. Termination of an employee at the end of the working test period and termination of an employee for cause during the working test period; and  d. The retention of permanent status in the lower title by a promoted employee during the working test period in the higher title and the right to return to such permanent title if the employee does not satisfactorily complete the working test period, but employees removed for cause during a working test period shall not be so returned.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.41.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:4-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:4-16 - Transfer, reassignment and lateral title change.

11A:4-16 Transfer, reassignment and lateral title change.  11A:4-16. Transfer, reassignment and lateral title change. The rules of the Civil Service Commission shall define and establish the procedures for transfer, reassignment and lateral title change. Employees shall be granted no less than 30 days' notice of transfer, except with employee consent or under emergent circumstances as established by rules of the Civil Service Commission. The commission shall provide for relocation assistance for State employees who are transferred or reassigned to a new work location due to a phasedown or closing of a State operation, subject to available appropriations. Transfers, reassignments, or lateral title changes shall not be utilized as part of a disciplinary action, except following an opportunity for hearing. Nothing herein shall prohibit transfers, reassignments, or lateral title changes made in good faith. The burden of proof demonstrating lack of good faith shall be on the employee.  Amended 2008, c.29, s.42.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:5-1.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:5-1.1 - Veteran status determined for civil service preference.

11A:5-1.1 Veteran status determined for civil service preference.  3. a. The Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall be responsible for determining whether any person seeking to be considered a "veteran" or a "disabled veteran" under N.J.S.11A:5-1, for the purpose of receiving civil service preference, meets the criteria set forth therein and adjudicating an appeal from any person disputing this determination. The determination of the Adjutant General shall apply only prospectively from the date of initial determination or date of determination from an appeal, as appropriate, and shall be binding upon the commission. b. A person seeking to be considered a "veteran" or a "disabled veteran" under N.J.S.11A:5-1, for the purpose of receiving civil service preference, who has not yet been issued Form DD-214 as proof of military service may submit, in lieu thereof, an official certification or verification of military service statement or letter that provides the date of entry into military service, the estimated date of discharge or release, the character of the discharge, and such other information as the Adjutant General shall require. The Adjutant General shall specify the form, content, and source for an official certification or verification of military service statement or letter based on such statements or letters that are approved and provided by the federal military authorities. The person shall submit to the Adjutant General the Form DD-214 no later than 30 days from the date the person receives the form. If a copy is not provided, the prior determination of veteran status shall be revoked. L.2000, c.127, s.3; amended 2008, c.29, s.43; 2021, c.340.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:5-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:5-2 - Spouse of disabled veteran or deceased veteran

11A:5-2. Spouse of disabled veteran or deceased veteran  11A:5-2. Spouse of disabled veteran or deceased veteran. The spouse of any disabled veteran is eligible to receive disabled veterans' preference under this chapter, if that veteran is not in the service of the State or any political subdivision which operates under this title and the veteran officially waives, if able to do so, any right to preference for the duration of the spouse's employment.  The surviving spouse of any disabled veteran or veteran shall be entitled to receive the same preference under this chapter to which the disabled veteran or deceased veteran would have been entitled to if still living. The preference shall terminate upon the remarriage of the surviving spouse.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:5-2, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:5-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:5-3 - Parent and spouse of veteran who has died in service

11A:5-3. Parent and spouse of veteran who has died in service  11A:5-3. Parent and spouse of veteran who has died in service. A parent and spouse of any veteran who died while in service and who would have qualified under this chapter as a veteran, shall be entitled to a disabled veterans' preference. Where both a parent and spouse survive, the exercise of the preference by one shall suspend the right of any other so long as the first individual who exercises preference remains in the employ of the State or any political subdivision operating under the provisions of this title.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:5-3, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:5-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:5-4 - Disabled veterans' preference

11A:5-4. Disabled veterans' preference  11A:5-4. Disabled veterans' preference. The names of disabled veterans who receive passing scores on open competitive examinations shall be placed at the top of the employment list in the order of their respective final scores.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:5-4, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:5-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:5-5 - Veterans' preference

11A:5-5. Veterans' preference  11A:5-5. Veterans' preference. The names of veterans who receive passing scores on open competitive examinations shall be placed on the employment list in order of their respective scores immediately after disabled veterans.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:5-5, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:5-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:5-6 - Appointment of veterans

11A:5-6. Appointment of veterans  11A:5-6. Appointment of veterans. Whenever a disabled veteran or veteran shall be certified to an appointing authority from an open competitive employment list under the provisions of N.J.S. 11A:4-8, the appointing authority shall appoint the disabled veteran or veteran in the order of ranking.  L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:5-6, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 11A:5-6.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 11A - Civil Service|Section 11A:5-6.1 - Addition of names of certain servicemembers to certain civil service eligibility lists.

11A:5-6.1 Addition of names of certain servicemembers to certain civil service eligibility lists.  1. a. Any member of the New Jersey National Guard or of the Reserve Component of the United States Armed Forces placed on an active open competitive employment list who is called to active federal military service prior to the expiration of the list shall, within twelve months from the date of the expiration of that list, submit to the Civil Service Commission sufficient proof of military service and an application to be placed on an active open competitive employment list for the same title and jurisdiction, provided that the same test mode was used or test modes were reconciled, as the list the person was on immediately prior to being called to active federal military service, for prospective appointment only, based upon the score obtained on the original list, after disabled veterans and veterans as provided in chapter 5 of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes. The person shall meet all current eligibility requirements at the time of application for placement on a list for the same title and jurisdiction. The applicant shall be able to request placement on a maximum of two consecutive lists. If the first list that the applicant is placed on expires in less than 12 months, then the applicant shall be placed on a second list, if requested, if the placement can occur within 12 months after the filing of the application, otherwise the applicant shall be placed on only one list. The Civil Service Commission shall develop regulations for reconciling test modes, for the best interest of the applicant, in order to enable the placement of the applicant on the list. No fee shall be charged by the Civil Service Commission to the applicant for placement on the list or for placement on the first of two lists, as appropriate. b. Upon returning from military leave, if the person receives status as a veteran as defined in N.J.S.11A:5-1, he or she shall receive veteran status for the purposes of subsection a. of this section if a list is generated after the person is granted veteran status. c. Any person meeting the requirements of subsection a. of this section who met the maximum age requirement for appointment as a member or officer of the police department or force in a municipality established by N.J.S.40A:14-127 at the announced closing date of the civil service examination from which the first list of eligibles is or was compiled shall be deemed to have met that maximum age requirement on the date on which the person's name is placed on a subsequent eligible list pursuant to subsection a. of this section.  L.2012, c.49, s.1; amended 2017, c.54.