New Jersey State Correctional Officer- Central Jersey

New Jersey Department of Corrections; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Jersey Department of Corrections is hosting an in-person hiring event at the Middlesex One-Stop Career Center in Perth Amboy, highlighting multiple positions across New Jersey. Attendees should be prepared for a career in public safety and corrections, with opportunities to contribute to community safety and rehabilitation efforts.

Event details include date, time, and location, emphasizing eligibility requirements such as a high school diploma, U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Candidates must read and write English sufficiently to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In-person event

Middlesex One-Stop Career Center

161 New Brunswick Ave., 3rd Fl.

Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

10am-12 noon

Various positions in Perth Amboy and across 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 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.