Per City of Absecon Ordinance 04-2025 anyone interested in coaching or assisting with youth programs must be fingerprinted and undergo a background check. A copy of the full ordinance can be found below.
An ID badge must be worn by approved coaches at all times while on the field of play – no exceptions.
The application below is required to be completed for ALL new applicants and for renewals. For new applicants see the steps for the background check/fingerprinting process below.
Renewals will be required every three (3) years, and are subject to an updated background check procedure completed in lieu of having finger prints repeated.
Once the application is completed please return it to Mary Fetske in Police Records at Absecon City Hall during normal business hours Monday to Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM. She can be reached at 609-641-0663 ext. 203 or via e-mail at mfetske@abseconpd.org with any questions regarding the application process.
You will be notified once the background check has been approved and the ID card is ready for pickup.
For New Applicants ONLY – Background Check/Fingerprinting Process
STEP 1: Click the link to IdentoGo
STEP 2: Set up your fingerprinting appointment on the IdentoGo website.
(You will need a credit card to complete the process.)
Select New Appointment: Click Here!
Select Schedule or Manage Appointment
Select Contributor’s Case Number: A15001
Search for a fingerprinting location and schedule your appointment.
STEP 3: Attend your fingerprinting appointment.
STEP 4: Bring the receipt to Mary Fetske in Police Records at Absecon City Hall, 500 Mill Road.
Or email it to
mfetske@abseconpd.org.
Include a digital headshot taken against a white background, or one can be taken for you.
STEP 5: You will be notified when your background check is approved and your ID card is ready for pickup.