Applications are being accepted for the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office Civilian Academy planned for the fall. The program is designed to educate county residents on the various functions and duties of the Sheriff’s Office.
Participants will meet 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays for eight weeks beginning Sept. 16 at the Middlesex County Police Training Center, North Patrol Road, Edison. One Saturday class will be held. Graduation is scheduled for Oct. 26.
Each session will highlight functions of the Sheriff’s Office including defensive tactics, K-9, transportation, SWAT, the courts, civil process and foreclosures. Participants also will tour the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office and the Main Courthouse in New Brunswick.
Applicants must be residents of Middlesex County, at least 18 years old, have no felony convictions, not be wanted for any crime and submit to a limited background check.
Applications are due by Aug. 12.
For more information, contact Sheriff’s Officer Frank Sautner at 732-745-5909 or email frank.sautner@co.middlesex.nj.us.
