New Jersey State Correctional Officer
New Jersey Department of Corrections
Sewell, NJJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The New Jersey Department of Corrections is responsible for the custody, safety, and care of people in state correctional facilities. Correctional officers provide security and manage incarcerated individuals, support their safety and welfare and rehabilitation for return to the community, and promote public support for the department’s operations and objectives. The posting also announces an in-person recruitment event in Sewell, New Jersey.
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In Person Recruitment Event Monday October 26, 2026 !0:00am - 2:00pm Rowan College of South Jersey Rastelli Business and Corporate Center Room 502/503 1400 Tanyard Road Sewell, NJ 08080 Please register to attend: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/Zq10Y6URzW 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 Investigation of candidates employment history, driving history, domestic violence history, and criminal history are conducted; and -Medical Candidates will be given a thorough medical and psychological examination. They must provide urine samples for analysis to determine drug use. ________________________________________
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