N.J.S.A. 40:11A-22.2 — Qualification for appointment as parking enforcement officer.

40:11A-22.2 Qualification for appointment as parking enforcement officer. 3. No person may be appointed as a parking enforcement officer unless the person: a. is a resident of this State during the term of appointment; b. is able to read, write, and speak the English language proficiently; c. has the mental capacity and physical ability to perform the tasks of parking enforcement officer; d. is of good moral character; e. has not been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty or which would make the person unfit to perform the duties of the office. L.1987, c.291, s.3; amended 2013, c.103, s.107. 40:11A-22.3. Fingerprinting Every applicant for the position of parking enforcement officer appointed pursuant to this act shall have fingerprints taken, which fingerprints shall be filed with the Division of State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation. L. 1987, c. 291, s. 4. 40:11A-22.4. Eligibility determination Before any parking enforcement officer is appointed pursuant to this act, the chief of police, or, in the absence of the chief, other chief law enforcement officer of the municipality shall ascertain the eligibility and qualifications of the applicant and report these determinations in writing to the appointing authority. L. 1987, c. 291, s. 5. 40:11A-22.5. Firearms banned No parking enforcement officer may carry a firearm while engaged in the actual performance of the officer's official duties. A parking enforcement officer shall be deemed to be on duty only while the officer is performing the public safety functions enumerated in paragraph (d) of subsection (3) of section 22 of P.L.1948, c. 198 (C. 40:11A-22(3)(d)) on behalf of a parking authority and when that officer is receiving compensation, if any, from the parking authority at the rates or stipends as shall be established by ordinance. L. 1987, c. 291, s. 6. 40:11A-22.6. Training course No person appointed after the effective date of this act may commence his duties as a parking enforcement officer unless that person has successfully completed a training course conducted or approved by the municipality or parking authority. L. 1987, c. 291, s. 7. 40:11A-22.7. Waiver The training requirements set forth in section 7 of this act may be waived by the appointing authority for any person eligible to be appointed as a parking enforcement officer under this act who has substantially equivalent training and background, as determined by the chief of police or, in his absence, other chief law enforcement officer of the municipality. L. 1987, c. 291, s. 8. 40:11A-22.8. Uniform Every parking enforcement officer prior to the commencement of his duties shall be furnished with a uniform which shall identify the officer's function. The uniform shall include, but not be limited to, a hat and appropriate badges which shall bear an identification number or name tag and the name of the parking authority with which the officer is employed. The uniform shall also include an insignia issued by the parking authority which clearly indicates the officer's status as a parking enforcement officer. L. 1987, c. 291, s. 9. 40:11A-22.9. Insignia Within six months following the effective date of this act, parking authorities shall issue permanent insignia. The appointing authority may issue temporary insignia for use prior to the issuance of permanent insignia. L. 1987, c. 291, s. 10.

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