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As a NJDOC Correctional Police Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the custody, safety, and care of State-sentenced incarcerated individuals in any of NJDOC’s correctional facilities. The goals of a NJDOC Correctional Police Officer are:
- To provide public safety and security through the custody and management of 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.
Learn more about NJDOC’s mission and the role of a NJDOC Correctional Police Officer here: ABOUT
NJDOC Correctional Police Officers enjoy a starting salary of $53,200*, with the potential to earn in excess of $100,000 (*as of July 2025). Learn more about salaries and pay here: SALARY & BENEFITS
In addition to pay, NJDOC Correctional Police Officers enjoy a wide variety of benefits. Some of these benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Health and Dental coverage
- Vision reimbursement
- Paid Time Off and leaves
- Disability benefits
- Military benefits
- Life insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
Get detailed information about benefits here: SALARY & BENEFITS
NJDOC Correctional Police Officers have membership in the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS). Detailed information on the New Jersey State Pension system may be found at: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/pensions/.
NJDOC does its best to place new Correctional Police Officers in their preferred work location, typically based on the individual’s current place of residence. However, placement assignments are also based on operational needs. As such, NJDOC cannot guarantee that an officer will be assigned to their preferred facility.
NJDOC also allows officers of any rank to transfer to other available positions within their current institution or to a different facility altogether – an officer may request these types of transfers at any time during their career at NJDOC.
As the largest law enforcement agency in the State of New Jersey, NJDOC Correctional Police Officers can explore a variety of career paths within the Department. A detailed list of those opportunities within various units and divisions can be found here: CAREER PATHS
