Nichole Jones, CSC Docket No. 2019-3010

Appellant's argumentNichole Jones requests that her application for the Correctional Police Officer (S9988A) examination be processed.

BackgroundBy way of background, the subject examination was announced on December 1, 2018 with a closing date of January 31, 2019. The appellant filed an application for the subject test on December 27, 2018. By notice dated February 27, 2019, the Division of Agency Services indicated that the appellant failed to submit proof of eligibility for exam fee waiver.

Appellant's argumentOn appeal, Jones argues that she submitted proof with her application.1 In support of her appeal, she provides a copy of an SSI Notice of Change in Payment form dated February 28, 2019 addressed to the appellant for the benefit of her dependent. In a submission filed November 11, 2019, Jones provides a copy of a Union County Department of Human Services form dated June 28, 2018 indicating that her Food Stamp Program benefits will begin July 1, 2019.

CONCLUSION

RuleN.J.A.C. 4A:4-2.17(d) provides that an applicant for an open competitive examination will be granted a waiver of the fee if the applicant provides documentation showing that, as of the closing date, he or she is receiving General

Analysis1 A review of the record finds that Jones submitted a copy of a Social Security Administration Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Notice of Change in Payment form dated November 25, 2018 addressed to the appellant for the benefit of her dependent.

Assistance benefits, benefits under the Work First New Jersey Act or Supplemental Security Income. Proof must consist of one of the following:

1. General Assistance -- a copy of the applicant’s benefits identification card (if one was issued) or a letter from the applicant’s local municipal welfare director.

2. Work First New Jersey Act -- a copy of the applicant’s Families First card.

3. Supplemental Security Income -- a copy of the applicant’s latest annual award letter or proof of the applicant’s Medicaid identification number for

S.S.I. benefits

In the present matter, the Division of Agency Services was contacted regarding this matter and indicated that the applicant requesting a waiver and the recipient of the benefit must be the same individual pursuant to N.J.A.C. 4A:4-2.17(d)3. In addition, while the appellant, on appeal, has provided evidence showing that she receives food stamp benefits, these benefits are not “as of the closing date,” January 31, 2019, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 4A:4-2.17(d).

ORDER

Therefore, it is ordered that this request be denied.

ClosingThis is the final administrative determination in this matter. Any further review should be pursued in a judicial forum.