Our Basic Commingled Class #122 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday, March 14, 2025. (THIS CLASS WILL BE UNDER THE NEW PTC PT ASSESSMENT DIRECTIVE)
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The following are important dates for this upcoming class:

• Pre-Academy PT Assessment date: Friday, January 31, 2025  
              -recruit(s) must have a completed PTC-8 e-mailed to kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us no later than Wednesday January 29.
• Pre-Academy PT Re-test date: Friday, February 21, 2025
• Application Deadline: Monday, February 24, 2025
• Orientation: Friday, March 14, 2025
• Tentative Graduation: August 22, 2025

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

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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. (December 14 is the earliest you can screen) 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.