Entry-Level NJ Civil Service Jobs

Starting Your Government Career

Many NJ civil service positions are accessible to candidates with no prior government experience. Entry-level titles often require only a high school diploma and passing an examination. Once hired, you benefit from job security, health insurance, pension enrollment, and opportunities to advance through promotional exams.

Common Entry-Level Titles

• Clerk Typist — Administrative support, statewide and local government
• Correction Officer Recruit — Entry point for corrections career track
• Maintenance Worker — Facilities and grounds maintenance positions
• Social Work Trainee — Requires bachelor's degree in social work
• Staff Nurse — RN license required, state institutional settings
• Parole Officer Recruit — Entry into parole officer career path

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