Our Basic Comingled Class #124 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Please contact Lt. Tate for availability at jtate@co.ocean.nj.us.
You MUST request a seat with Lt. John Tate by September 12, NO exceptions.

The following are important dates for this upcoming class:

• Pre-Academy PT Assessment date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025  
              -recruit(s) must have a completed PTC-8 e-mailed to kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us no later than Monday, September 22.
• Pre-Academy PT Re-test date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
• Application Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025
• Orientation: Friday, November 14, 2025
• Tentative Graduation: May 1, 2026

Please contact Lt. Tate for availability at jtate@co.ocean.nj.us.

Click here for the OCPA Recruit Application

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PER PTC POLICY:

• The PTC now requires that all applications and required paperwork be submitted to the Academy 21 days prior to the start of class.
• PTC-8 (Medical Clearance Form) is only valid for 90 days prior to the class start date.
• PTC requires a negative drug screening result to be submitted within 90 days prior to the class start date. The lab always runs behind, so be sure to allot enough time to receive results in time. If you have not received the results of the drug screening then you must provide a copy of the specimen submission receipt.
• PTC requires that the Psychological exam be conducted no more than 12 months prior to class start date.

*You MUST be hired by a department to be sponsored through the Academy, there is NO open enrollment.