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The New Jersey State Department of Corrections is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Corrections Officers.

As the largest law enforcement agency in New Jersey, we are committed to ensuring the custody, safety, and care of incarcerated individuals in our state correctional facilities. Salary Information: Starting at:$52,800/yr.

Annual Pay Increases:

NJDOC Correctional Police Officers receive annual salary step increases every year while in the same position as well as across-the-board pay increases every year under the new contract.

Overtime:

NJDOC Correctional Police Officers are eligible for overtime shifts at a pay rate of one-and-a-half times their hourly wage.

Uniform Allowance:

Allowance totaling $2,200, paid semi-annually to full-time NJDOC Correctional Police Officers.

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off- vacation/sick

13 paid holidays

Disability Leave

Military Leave

Maternity Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement

Job Requirements:

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Must be a U.S. citizen

Required to possess a drivers license that is valid in the State of New Jersey

Applicants for this position must also be eligible to possess a firearm, in accordance with State and Federal law

Must successfully pass a background check. A thorough investigation will be conducted on each applicant. Areas of investigation include: Employment history, driving history, domestic violence history and criminal history.

Thorough medical and psychological examination. Must also provide urine samples for analysis to determine drug use.

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