Correctional Officer

Summary

NJDOC In Person Recruitment Event: October 16, 2026 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm Location: Salem Community College located at 460 Hollywood Ave, Carneys Point at the Student Union in Donaghay Hall. Registration is required to attend. Registration Link: Various positions in throughout the State of NJ. The New Jersey State Department of Corrections is responsible for ensuring the custody, safety, and care of incarcerated individuals confined in State correctional facilities. Join the ranks of the largest law enforcement agency in New Jersey, working to improve safety in our communities. Duties: To provide public safety and security through the custody and management of those individuals incarcerated within the criminal justice system. To ensure the safety and welfare of the staff and incarcerated population. To assist in the rehabilitative efforts for those incarcerated individuals returning to the community. To promote public support for the operation and objectives of the Department of Corrections. Requirements -Education: High school diploma or its equivalent. Candidates must read and write English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. -Age: Minimum of 18 years of age. -Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States; -License: Candidates will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver s license. -Candidates for this position must be eligible to possess a firearm in accordance with State and Federal laws. -Background screening, employment history, driving history, domestic violence history, and criminal history are conducted. -Medical: Candidates will be given a thorough medical and psychological examination. Must provide urine samples for analysis to determine drug use.

Job Description

NJDOC In Person Recruitment Event: October 16, 2026 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm Location: Salem Community College located at 460 Hollywood Ave, Carneys Point at the Student Union in Donaghay Hall. Registration is required to attend. Registration Link: Various positions in throughout the State of NJ. The New Jersey State Department of Corrections is responsible for ensuring the custody, safety, and care of incarcerated individuals confined in State correctional facilities. Join the ranks of the largest law enforcement agency in New Jersey, working to improve safety in our communities. Duties: To provide public safety and security through the custody and management of those individuals incarcerated within the criminal justice system. To ensure the safety and welfare of the staff and incarcerated population. To assist in the rehabilitative efforts for those incarcerated individuals returning to the community. To promote public support for the operation and objectives of the Department of Corrections. Requirements -Education: High school diploma or its equivalent. Candidates must read and write English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. -Age: Minimum of 18 years of age. -Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States; -License: Candidates will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver s license. -Candidates for this position must be eligible to possess a firearm in accordance with State and Federal laws. -Background screening, employment history, driving history, domestic violence history, and criminal history are conducted. -Medical: Candidates will be given a thorough medical and psychological examination. Must provide urine samples for analysis to determine drug use.