Our Basic Comingled Class #125 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday, January 9, 2026.

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

The following are important dates for this upcoming class:

• Pre-Academy PT Assessment date: Monday, November 24, 2025  
              -recruit(s) must have a completed PTC-8 e-mailed to kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us no later than Wednesday, November 19.
• Pre-Academy PT Re-test date: Monday, December 15, 2025
• Application Deadline: Friday, December 19, 2025
• Orientation: Friday, January 9, 2026
• Tentative Graduation: June 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.