N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-67.1
Valid, active license required for law enforcement officer employment
New Jersey · New Jersey Statutes Title 52 — State Government, Departments and Officers · Status: effective
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10. A person shall not be employed as a law enforcement officer, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1961, c.56 (C.52:17B-67), in this State unless the person holds a valid, active license as a law enforcement officer issued in accordance with P.L.2022, c.65 (C.52:17B-71a et al.). A person shall not act as a law enforcement officer, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1961, c.56 (C.52:17B-67), in this State beyond the scope of the authorization provided pursuant to any designations to the license approved by the Police Training Commission, except that a permanent law enforcement officer licensed in a manner prescribed by the commission pursuant to P.L.2022, c.65 (C.52:17B-71a et al.) who holds an active certification in the basic training course for police officers or State Police shall be permitted to perform the functions or duties of a permanently appointed State or county investigator for a period not to exceed 120 days from the date of appointment while being trained and certified as a basic investigator.