Parole Officer Jobs in NJ
Find parole officer jobs in New Jersey. View salary ranges, requirements, and career paths for Parole Officer Recruit, Senior Parole Officer, and superviso
Category: Law Enforcement
Parole officers supervise offenders released from state correctional facilities, ensuring compliance with parole conditions and facilitating reintegration into the community.
Typical Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, or related field
- Valid NJ driver's license
- Must pass background investigation
- Physical and psychological examinations required
Career Progression
- Parole Officer Recruit
- → Parole Officer
- → Senior Parole Officer
- → Supervising Parole Officer
Available Parole Officer positions in New Jersey
New Jersey civil service has 11 parole officer titles, paying from $65,482 at entry level to $141,276 at the top step.
| Title | Salary range |
|---|---|
| SENIOR PAROLE OFFICER | $86,160 – $141,276 |
| SENIOR PAROLE OFFICER | $86,160 – $141,276 |
| SENIOR PAROLE OFFICER, YOUTH JUSTICE COMMISSION | $86,160 – $141,276 |
| SENIOR PAROLE OFFICER, YOUTH JUSTICE COMMISSION | $86,160 – $141,276 |
| PAROLE OFFICER RECRUIT | $65,482 – $65,482 |
| PAROLE OFFICER RECRUIT | $65,482 – $65,482 |
| PAROLE OFFICER RECRUIT, YOUTH JUSTICE COMMISSION | $65,482 – $65,482 |
| PAROLE OFFICER RECRUIT, YOUTH JUSTICE COMMISSION, BILINGUAL IN SPANISH & ENGLISH | $65,482 – $65,482 |
| PAROLE OFFICER RECRUIT | — |
| SENIOR PAROLE OFFICER | — |
| SENIOR PAROLE OFFICER BILINGUAL IN SPANISH & ENGLIS | — |
Which employers actually hire parole officer titles
State payroll records show 1,124 people in these titles across 2 state agencies, concentrated at New Jersey State Parole Board. This is where the work exists today, not a list of current openings.
- New Jersey State Parole Board — 1,086 employees
- Juvenile Justice Commission — 38 employees
Local employers file their payroll separately and are not counted here, so county, municipal and school-district jobs in these titles are additional to the figures above.
About NJ Civil Service Employment
Civil service employment in New Jersey comes with negotiated salary schedules, health coverage, PERS or PFRS pension enrollment, and the due-process protections that come with merit-based hiring. Most titles are filled from a ranked eligibility list after a competitive exam, and each job family has its own promotional ladder.
You will find openings for these titles at state departments as well as county, municipal, and school-district employers. The classification rules and job specifications are shared statewide, regardless of which level of government is hiring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a Parole Officer in New Jersey?
To work as a parole officer in NJ civil service, you typically need to: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, or related field; Valid NJ driver's license; Must pass background investigation. Most positions require passing a civil service examination and placement on an eligibility list.
What is the salary range for Parole Officer positions?
Parole Officer salaries in NJ civil service range from $65,482 at entry level to $141,276 for senior positions. Actual salary depends on the specific title, experience, and step level.
Are Parole Officer positions available at state and local level?
Yes, similar positions exist at both state and local levels, though job titles and requirements may differ.
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