Corrections Officer Jobs in NJ

Find corrections officer jobs in New Jersey. View Correctional Police Officer, Senior Correction Officer, and supervisory positions with salary and require

Category: Law Enforcement

Corrections officers maintain security and order in state correctional facilities. These positions offer competitive salaries, benefits, and a structured career path.

Typical Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid NJ driver's license
• Must pass physical, psychological, and background examinations
• Completion of training academy required

Career Progression

• Correction Officer Recruit
• → Correctional Police Officer
• → Senior Correctional Police Officer
• → Correctional Police Sergeant
• → Correctional Police Lieutenant
• → Correctional Police Captain

About NJ Civil Service Employment

New Jersey civil service positions offer competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, pension enrollment through PERS or PFRS, and job security through merit-based employment protections. Most positions require passing a competitive examination to be placed on an eligibility list. Promotional opportunities allow advancement through clearly defined career ladders within each job family.

Positions may be available at state agencies, county governments, municipal governments, or school districts. Local government positions follow the same civil service rules as state positions and use the same job titles and specifications.

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