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  • New Jersey State Correctional Officer- Central Jersey

  • New Jersey Department of Corrections
  • Ewing Twp, New Jersey 08618 United States View Map

Summary

In-person eventMercer County One-Stop Career Center26 Yard Ave,Trenton, NJ 08625Monday, August 17, 202610am-12 noonDuties 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; andMedical Candidates will be given a thorough medical and psychological examination. They must provide urine samples for analysis to determine drug use.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

In-person eventMercer County One-Stop Career Center26 Yard Ave,Trenton, NJ 08625Monday, August 17, 202610am-12 noonDuties 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; andMedical Candidates will be given a thorough medical and psychological examination. They must provide urine samples for analysis to determine drug use.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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