County Correctional Police Officer

About the role

County Correctional Police Officers perform a wide variety of tasks in support of the safety, security and welfare of inmates, facility personnel and visitors under supervision, during an assigned tour of duty within an adult county correctional facility or institution.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform tasks in support of the safety, security and welfare of inmates, facility personnel and visitors.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Maintain a valid New Jersey Driver’s license (Probationary License not accepted).
• Reside in New Jersey.
• Pass medical and psychological testing.
• Pass background investigation.
• Pass drug screening.
• Be a US Citizen or Naturalized.

Special Qualifications

• Must successfully complete a physical assessment including: Vertical Jump - 12.5 inches or more, Sit-ups - 22 repetitions in 1 minute, Push-ups - 19 repetitions in 1 minute, 300 meter run - 84 seconds or less, 1.5 mile run - 19 minutes or less.
• Successfully complete a police training course approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or Naturalized.

Skills

• Ability to successfully complete a physical assessment.
• Proficiency in the use of firearms.

Benefits

• Pension
• paid vacation
• accrued sick time
• health & dental

Pay

• Starting salary: $60,159.00
• Max salary: $100,227.00

Schedule & Work Hours

• This is an essential position requiring availability for alternating weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Work a 12-hour Pitman Schedule providing a balanced and predictable rotation.
• Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend off.
• No more than 3 consecutive workdays.
• Only 7 workdays in a 14-day period.
• This schedule offers extended time off and promotes a healthy work-life balance while maintaining consistent staffing and operational readiness.