Internal Affairs

Any person wishing to file a complaint can use the forms below. This form can be filled out and dropped off at the Island Heights Police Department during regular business hours, Monday through Friday at Police Headquarters, One East End Ave, Island Heights, New Jersey. In addition, the form can be completed and sent through the mail to the attention of the Internal Affairs Unit at PO Box 177 Island Heights, New Jersey 08732.

In accordance with the New Jersey Attorney General Guideline for Internal Affairs, you have the right to file a complaint at any time, with any Police Officer or member of the Ocean County Prosecutors Office.

Officers assigned to the traffic safety unit receive training in crash 1 and advanced crash investigations. 

Traffic Safety Officer: Ptl. Anthony Zappola     

The firearms unit is responsible for conducting background investigations on applicants wishing to obtain a Firearms Id Card / Permit to purchase a handgun and Permit to Carry.

Please direct any questions to:

Officer D. Violante 

Animal Abuse and Neglect Investigations

Please direct all record requests to Officer D. Violante

Please direct all juvenile issues to:

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Island Heights Police Department

CONSIDER A REWARDING CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

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RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

• A career as an Island Heights Police Department Patrolman offers a decent salary, excellent health benefits, continuous training and education, along with enrollment in the Police and Fireman’s Retirement System.
• Island Heights Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Island Heights Police Department’s hiring process includes:

-Preliminary Application
-Formal Interview
-Background Investigation
-Psychological Testing
-Medical Testing
– Drug Screening

GENERAL  QUALIFICATIONS

     Applicants must meet the following criteria to apply:

• Must be between 18 and 35 years of age
• Must have a valid NJ PTC Certification
• Must be a High School Graduate
• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must have a valid New Jerseys Driver’s License
• Must be in good Physical Health
• For those interested in applying for a position as an Island Heights Police Officer may request an employment application by emailing Officer D’Amico- Violante at dviolante@islandheightsborough.gov or by obtaining an application from Police Headquarters.

DUTIES

Island Heights Police Officers are tasked with providing professional police services for all residents and visitors.

There are excellent opportunities for our Officers to engage with our residents and visitors on an everyday basis, along with many special events that take place within our town.

TRUST – LOYALITY- COMMITMENT

OUR MISSION

The Island Heights Police Department’s primary objective is to partner with the community to provide for a safe environment in which all Island Heights residents may live, work, and raise their families. This is accomplished through a constant police presence, enforcement of the laws, investigation of crimes, and the constant regulation of traffic.

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Island Heights Police Department

Lt. Paul T. Rutledge
Officer in Charge

1 East End Avenue
PO Box 177
Island Heights, NJ 08732

Phone: 732-270-3006
Fax: 732-271-4146

For more information on becoming an Island Heights Police Officer, email Officer D’Amico-Violante by: Clicking Here

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