This bill amends the classification of State Investigators within the Division of Criminal Justice in New Jersey, transitioning their status from the unclassified service to a classified title within the civil service. The amendment specifies that the Attorney General may appoint a suitable number of individuals to serve as State Investigators, who will possess the same powers and rights as police officers, constables, and special deputy sheriffs in criminal matters. The bill also mandates that the Division of Criminal Justice and the Civil Service Commission convert the titles of all current State Investigators from unclassified to classified service.

The primary purpose of this legislation is to ensure that State Investigators receive the full protections afforded by the civil service system, which are not available to unclassified employees. By making this change, the bill aims to enhance job security and rights for State Investigators, aligning their employment status with that of other civil service employees in New Jersey. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52:17B-100.1