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The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office — Law Enforcement Division
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Monmouth County Sheriff's Office — Law Enforcement Division

Sheriff's Officer Positions

Two types of law enforcement positions exist within the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Division: Sheriff's Officer and Sheriff's Officer Bilingual (Spanish/English).

To be eligible for either position, applicants must first take the Law Enforcement Examination (LEE) administered by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. Bilingual applicants will also have to pass an additional examination to verify fluency in Spanish.

🔗 NJ Civil Service Commission — Exam Info
The Selection Process

Seven steps to becoming a Monmouth County Sheriff's Officer

1
Orientation & Initial Interview
Conducted by assigned background investigators who review and issue an information packet containing job description, salary guide, benefits and available career paths. Includes verification of identification, NJ driver's license, and submission of fingerprints and photo.
2
Return of Completed Formal Application
Background Investigator reviews the formal application for completeness and accuracy. Any minor omissions or deficiencies are corrected prior to proceeding.
3
Background Investigation
Includes verification of employment, education, credit history, law enforcement contacts, reference checks and interviews with friends, family and neighbors.
4
Physical Fitness Assessment
Conducted by Certified Physical Fitness Instructors using Police Training Commission standards. Medical clearance required prior to participation.
5
Formal Board Interview
Conducted before a panel of superior officers and background investigators. Candidates are scored on responses to a series of subjective questions.
6
Psychological Evaluation
Conducted by a licensed psychologist who tests and evaluates the candidate and prepares a detailed report including a fitness recommendation.
7
Medical Examination
Conducted by a licensed medical physician who gauges the candidate's physical health and prepares a detailed report including a suitability recommendation.
✅ After completing all seven steps, candidates are required to complete a six-month Basic Police Academy.

Available Assignments

If selected for employment, you will have the opportunity to be assigned to a variety of specialized assignments including:

⚖️ Court Operations
⚖️ Warrant Service
⚖️ Investigations
⚖️ Training
⚖️ Community Relations
⚖️ Records Bureau
⚖️ Security Services Bureau
⚖️ Canine Unit
⚖️ U.S. Marshals Fugitive Taskforce
⚖️ County Narcotics Taskforce
⚖️ MOCERT (Emergency Response)
⚖️ Special Operations
Benefits Package

Compensation & Benefits for Sheriff's Officers

💰 Salary
Starting: $50,000
Maximum: $134,000
11 annual step increases
🌴 Paid Vacation
0–5 years: 12 days
6–12 years: 15 days
13–20 years: 20 days
21+ years: 25 days
🏥 Sick Days
1 day/month — first year
15 days/year thereafter
🏦 Additional Benefits
Medical & prescription coverage
Optional dental & optical
PFRS (age ≤35) or PERS (age >35)
$50/credit college reimbursement
Employment Testimonies

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Interested in Working for Us?

Find out how to apply today.

Contact Captain David Lasko

Interested in joining the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Division? We encourage all qualified candidates to reach out directly to Captain David Lasko to learn more about available opportunities and the application process. Captain Lasko and his team are happy to answer any questions you may have about starting your career in law enforcement with us!

Employment Application

Monmouth County — Official Application for Employment

How to Apply

To apply for a Sheriff's Officer position, download and complete the official Monmouth County Application for Employment below. Be sure to enter "Sheriff's Officer" (or "Sheriff's Officer Bilingual") as the position you are applying for.

Once completed, email your application directly to Captain David Lasko using the button below, and attach any relevant certifications or supporting documents.

The County of Monmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex or any other protected classification.

Monmouth County Application for Employment
Submit Your Completed Application To
📬 Mail
Monmouth County Sheriff's Office — Law Enforcement Division
Attn: Captain David Lasko
2500 Kozloski Road, Freehold, New Jersey 07728

Location & Phone Numbers

Monmouth County Sheriff's Office
2500 Kozloski Rd
Freehold, NJ 07721
Emergency
9-1-1
Non-Emergency
(732) 577-8700
Main Number
(732) 431-6400

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