Our Basic Co-mingled Class #130 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is tentatively scheduled to commence on Friday, April 16, 2027.

Please contact Kristen Shaw for availability at kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us.
You MUST request a seat by January 1 unless the class fills prior.

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

The following are important dates for this upcoming class:

• Chief’s PT Assessment date: Saturday, February 13, 2027
• Pre-Academy PT Assessment date: Tuesday, March 2, 2027
              -recruit(s) must have a completed PTC-8 e-mailed to kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us no later than Friday, February 26, 2026.
• Pre-Academy PT Re-test date: Tuesday, March 23, 2027
• Application Deadline: Friday, March 26, 2027
• Orientation: Friday, April 16, 2027
• Tentative Graduation: September 2027

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.