N.J.S.A. 11A:5-14 Veteran police officer or fire fighter in city of first class; examination and promotion
A member of the police or fire department in a city of the first class who is a veteran shall be entitled to be admitted to the examination for promot…
In plain language
Time in grade, halved, for one group. A veteran serving in the police or fire department of a city of the first class may sit the promotional examination for a superior rank, and on passing is entitled to appointment, even without the two years in the current rank that would otherwise be required, so long as they have held it for one year. Newark and Jersey City are the cities of the first class this reaches. A narrow provision, but a live one, unlike the World War I section before it.
Written by the NJ Civil Service Navigator editorial team from the text of this section. The statute itself is below, unabridged.
Current through the close of the 221st Legislature (L. 2025, c. 346). What that means
Enacted by L. 1986, c. 112, effective September 25, 1986. Never amended since.
A New Jersey statute changes only when the Legislature amends it, so a section untouched since its last amendment is settled rather than out of date.
Reviewed as of July 28, 2026. Official text: njleg.state.nj.us.
A member of the police or fire department in a city of the first class who is a veteran shall be entitled to be admitted to the examination for promotion to a superior rank and upon successfully passing such examination shall be entitled to appointment in such superior rank, notwithstanding the fact that such person may not have held the position or rank held or occupied by him at the time of taking the examination for a period of two years, if the employee has or shall have held or occupied the same for a period of one year.
Legislative history
Session laws, newest first
- L. 1986, c. 112Enacted
effective September 25, 1986