N.J. Admin. Code § 13:1-10.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:1-10.6 - Standards for psychological examination

(a) The law enforcement unit to which an applicant is making application for a probationary or temporary appointment or permanent appointment shall arrange for a psychological evaluation to be conducted by a psychiatrist or psychologist licensed in New Jersey, familiar with the responsibilities of a law enforcement officer which, at a minimum, shall include the following:

1. A written personality examination, such as NEO-PI-R, the Inwald Personality Inventory, or such other functionally equivalent examination; and

2. A psychological evaluation conducted by a New Jersey licensed psychiatrist or psychologist no more than 12 months prior to orientation day for the class that the potential trainee seeks admission, or an application for permanent employment that shall include screening for psychopathological disorders, personality characteristics, substance abuse problems, job-relevant traits and their functional competencies, such as stress tolerance, impulse control, anger management, the ability to function as part of a team, adaptability (work-life balance, rotating shifts), and freedom from discriminatory bias.

(b) The licensed psychologist or psychiatrist shall state, on a form prescribed by the Commission, whether the individual is psychologically fit to effectively perform the duties of the title that the individual has been appointed.

(c) An applicant must be found psychologically fit in order to be eligible for a license.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:1-10.6

Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 1932(b), effective 9/5/2023