Our Basic Co-mingled Class #126 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Please contact Lt. Tate for availability at jtate@co.ocean.nj.us.
You MUST request a seat with Lt. John Tate.

The following are important dates for this upcoming class:

• Chief’s PT Assessment date: TBD
• Pre-Academy PT Assessment date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026  
              -recruit(s) must have a completed PTC-8 e-mailed to kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us no later than Friday, March 6.
• Pre-Academy PT Re-test date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
• Application Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026
• Orientation: Friday, April 24, 2026
• Tentative Graduation: October 2026

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.