Entry-Level Public Safety Titles

Entry-Level Law Enforcement Examination (LEE)

The LEE (Law Enforcement Examination) refers to the method by which residents interested in an entry-level law enforcement position with a New Jersey civil service jurisdiction can become eligible for employment.  “Announcements” are posted on the N.J. Civil Service Commission (CSC) website, alerting the public that applications are being accepted for certain job titles.  These announcements inform the public of which particular job titles a person may apply for.  The “Law Enforcement Series” announcement allows interested persons to apply for one or more of the nine entry-level law enforcement titles that are part of the announcement, including Municipal Police Officer.  There are also separate announcements for various Parole Officer Recruit titles.  By clicking on an individual announcement, interested persons can learn of the applicant requirements (such as age or education), the application deadline, and other helpful information.  To be considered for employment, a person must first apply for an announcement by completing the online application, submitting any required payment, and receiving confirmation that the application was submitted.  Everyone who is determined to have fulfilled all requirements will be scheduled to take the written multiple-choice exam administered at various test centers throughout the State on particular dates.  Those who pass the exam and applied via the “Law Enforcement Series” announcement will be placed in an eligible pool.  Those who pass the exam and applied to one of the individual Parole Officer Recruit announcements will be placed on the eligibility list corresponding to the announcement for which they applied.  Upon issuance of the exam results, candidates may be hired by an agency after going through the certification process.

Information for the Law Enforcement Examination (LEE)

• 2026 LEE Announcement - This page contains announcements related to the 2026 LEE during the application filing period, which is March 1-31, 2026. The “Law Enforcement Series” announcement provides the opportunity to apply for up to nine entry-level law enforcement titles for one $70 application fee, including Municipal Police Officer. Individual announcements for Parole Officer Recruit titles, which are also tested by the LEE, can be found on this page and each have their own application and associated fee.  The exam is expected to be administered in summer 2026.

•  2026 LEE FAQ - This page contains answers to several frequently asked questions pertaining to the LEE. 

•  2026 LEE Fact Sheet - This sheet contains information about the 2026 LEE application and examination process.

•  2026 LEE Administration Guide - This guide helps candidates prepare for what to expect on the day of the exam. 

•  Address Change - This link will allow you to sign into your OAS account and make the necessary change to your address and other personal information.

•  Municipal Police Officer Maximum Hiring Age Information Sheet - This sheet explains the exceptions for candidates over 35 years of age who are applying for Municipal Police Officer.

•  Veterans Information - This page explains Veterans Preference rules as well as information about how to ensure credit for veteran status.

Information for the Entry-Level Firefighter Examination

The 2024 Entry-level Firefighter announced on July 1, 2024. Results were released on May 1, 2025, and can be found below.  The next announcement is anticipated to be in 2026.

The sign-up period for the 2024 Entry-level Firefighter was July 1 - September 3.  The exam was administered in December 2024 and January 2025.  The information listed directly below pertains to the firefighter physical performance test (PPT) which will be administered as jurisdictions begin the hiring process.

Although the written exam is over and the next announcement is anticipated for 2026, the information listed below is what was made available before the 2024 written examination.