Job description

CORRECTIONAL POLICE OFFICER

NJ DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Opportunities located in: Burlington County

Mercer County

Essex County

Cumberland County

Hunterdon County

Middlesex County

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and Compensation. Correctional Police Officer’s Salary starts at $48,000 with the potential to earn up to $99,489.62 with an additional uniform allowance of $2,200.00 paid semiannually. Note: first 19 weeks in training academy at $34,000.00

Benefits. Health benefits are provided through the State Health Benefits Program, including Prescription, Dental Care, and Eye Care.

Pension. Membership in the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS), and Life Insurance Benefits.

Time Off and Sick Leave. 13 State Holidays, vacation time up to 25 days per year, three days per year of administrative leave, 15 days of sick time per year, and military service leave.

Tuition Aid Program is available.

Full Job Description:

The New Jersey State Correctional Police Officer is responsible for ensuring the custody, safety, and care of incarcerated individuals confined in State correctional facilities. Exercises full police powers and acts as a peace officer for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders against the law.

Career Advancement:

In addition to staffing nine facilities throughout the state, NJDOC has numerous positions for career advancement.

· Central Transportation

o Interstate Transport Unit

o Transportation Unit

o Central Medical Unit

· Division of Training, Recruitment, and Professional Development

o Ceremonial Unit / Honor Guard Teams

o Recruitment Unit

o In-Service Training Unit

o Correctional Staff Training Academy

· Special Operations Group

o Tactical Teams

o Hazmat Unit

o Firearms Unit

o Emergency Management Unit

o Critical Incident Negations Team

o K-9 Unit

o Designated Marksman Team

· Special Investigations Division

o Drug Interdiction Unit

o Corrections Intelligence Center

o Fugitive Unit

o Technical Services Unit

· Administration

o Correctional Facility

o Central Office Headquarters

REQUIREMENTS:

· Age: Minimum of 18 years of age;

· Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States;

· High school diploma or equivalent; Must read and write English sufficiently to perform duties;

· License: Candidates will be required to possess a valid 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.

· Must be able to attend a 19 week in a residential training academy

· Must be able to complete the NJ Police Training Commission Physical Training Assessment, which consists of the following:

o 24 pushups in 1 minute

o 28 sit-ups in one minute

o 15 inch vertical jump

o 300 meter run in 70.1 seconds

o 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes 55 seconds

IN ORDER TO APPLY:

Visit NJDOC’s Correctional Police Officer Recruitment - https://www.state.nj.us/corrections/OfficerRecruitment/pages/index.shtml.

At bottom of webpage:

1. complete the survey questionnaire and the NJDOC recruitment team will contact you

2. begin filling out the application in preparation for your processing date

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $99,489.62 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

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