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 State Investigators to assist in law enforcement activities, while also ensuring that these individuals possess the same powers and rights as police officers and other law enforcement officials.

Additionally, the bill 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 upon the bill's enactment. This change is significant as it grants State Investigators the full protections afforded by the civil service system, which are not available to unclassified employees. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52:17B-100.1