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Council approves hire of entry-level officer under New Jersey Alternate Route program
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 102-2025 to appoint Peter A. Guarracino as an entry-level police officer effective Dec. 1, 2025 at a starting salary of $45,000, contingent on training and required checks under N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1.3.
The Ogdensburg Mayor and Council voted to appoint Peter A. Guarracino as an entry-level law enforcement officer under the State of New Jersey Alternate Route Program, adopting Resolution 102-2025. The resolution cites P.L.2021, c.406 (amending N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1.3) to allow hire without the Civil Service exam provided the officer completes an approved Basic Course for Police Officers within nine months of hire.
The resolution names Mr. Guarracino’s starting salary as $45,000 and sets an effective date of Dec. 1, 2025, subject to satisfactory completion of required tests and background checks. The CFO certified funding availability during the meeting; the council approved the resolution by roll call with no recorded negative votes.
