Monmouth County NJ Police Chiefs Association

PoliceApp has partnered with the Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association (MCPCA) to offer regionalized testing and recruitment. A Police Officers Entry Level Examination for all non-civil service municipalities located within Monmouth County will be conducted each year in order find qualified applicants to fill open positions for Police Officers in our member townships. The Monmouth County Chiefs of Police administers a Police Officer Exam each year. The exam is two parts; a written test and a physical test.

How It Works

Results will be accepted by 26 agencies!

Your one-year application eligibility period begins on the day you take the exam. During this 12-month period, you may apply for any position advertised by a department participating in the MCPCA program, provided you meet that department’s minimum score requirements, as well as any other department-specific prerequisites.

Only those applicants who pass the written examination will continue on to the Physical Assessment portion of the exam. The Physical Assessment will be held after the wrritten exam at a later date and time.

Upcoming Exams

INFORMATION SESSION

The Monmouth County Police Academy will host (2) voluntary Non-Civil Service Chiefs Exam and Alternate Route Program information sessions for those that are interested in learning more about the exam process and Alternate Route Program. Information session dates are:

MORE INFO TO COME

An email will be sent to all registrants with information on signing up for an Information Session.

Eligibility

Candidates Must Be:

Between the ages of 18 and 34
Have a valid drivers license
Be a high school graduate
Be a U.S. Citizen
Out of County eligible

Physical Test Requirements

The test will include:

1 1/2 Mile Run
Vertical Jump
Push Ups
Sit Ups
300 Meter Sprint

Value

A single application fee covers your fee for a standardized written exam, physical assessment.

Disclaimer

Neither MCPCA nor PoliceApp can control how many departments will recruit over the course of any given twelve-month period. A minimum number of open positions cannot be guaranteed. Each department is responsible for its own hiring standards, prerequisites, and hiring timeline. All agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Please find a common list of frequently asked questions below:

Is there a study guide available?

Yes, study guides are avialable for pick-up only. You must provide a copy of your registration confirmation.

You may pick up the guides at one of the following locations:

Monmouth County Police Academy
2000 Kozloski Road
Freehold, NJ

Red Bank Police Department
90 Monmouth Street
Red Bank, NJ

What does the written exam consist of?

The written exam is design to test an individual’s ability in reading comprehension, writing skills, and math.

What are the requirements for the Physical Fitness Assessment?

Only those applicants who successfully pass the written examination will be invited back at a later date to complete the physical agility test. You must successfully pass both the written examination and all physical agility testing components in order to be eligible to apply to the participating agencies.
Applicants for the position of “Police Officer” must demonstrate a fitness level that would allow them to perform the essential job functions of a police officer. Applicants must perform each of the following exercises in accordance with the indicated standards. If an applicant fails one event, they fail the entire test and will not advance in the process.
1. Vertical Jump – 15.5 inches
2. Sit-ups – 30 correct sit-ups must be performed to pass this test.
3. Push-ups - 25 correct push-ups must be performed to pass this test.
4. 300 Meter Run - Applicant will run 300 meters on a level surface within 66 seconds.
5. 1.5 Mile Run - Applicant will run a level 1.5 mile course within 15 minutes 54 seconds.
This test battery uses the National Law Enforcement Test Battery, which has proven validity and safety. This battery of events is also known as the Cooper test, and is used in several hundred law enforcement agencies nationwide. The events chosen have undergone court scrutiny and are accepted as being job related and construct valid.

Is the fitness test pass/fail?

Yes. You must pass all five (5) tests in order to advance.

Do you have make-up days for fitness test and written exam?

No. We have to schedule the facilities months in advance to hold the testing processes.

Can I carry over my score from last year’s Exam?

Yes, if you passed both the Written Exam and Physical Agility test last year, you will have the opportunity to carry over your scores. Your score can only be carried over once. If you already carried your score over last year, you must retake the exam. You have an opportunity to carry over your scores during the registration period. Instructions will be provided.

How many departments are hiring?

Unknown. We do not make it a requirement for them to advise us because some departments are just updating their hiring lists while others are looking to hire.

How many people will get hired from the list?

Unknown. That depends upon the department’s needs, whether they are just adding staff or replacing someone who is retiring.

Can I change my time for physical testing?

Please plan your availability for both dates. PLEASE DO NOT CALL OR E-MAIL AND ASK. We have numerous applications to process and to change assigned times can’t be done without changing other applicant’s times.

Can I pick the physical fitness time of testing?

No. You must be prepared to take the exam on the days it is to be held. Plan your schedule accordingly, there are no make-up dates and there will be no refunds for fees paid at the time of registration.