Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Join the New Jersey Department of Corrections

Interested in becoming a NJDOC Correctional Police Officer? The New Jersey Department of Corrections is seeking men and women of honor, strength, integrity, and character to join our team as Correctional Police Officers.

Check out our Application Process outlined below and get started on the path to a career at NJDOC today.

Application proccess steps

STEP 1 – PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING

  • Employment Application
  • Initial Background Check – Computer check and fingerprinting prior to Full Background Investigation (Step 3).
  • Preliminary Physical Fitness Assessment

 

STEP 2 – PHYSICAL FITNESS

  • Pre-Employment Preparation Program (PEPP) – Voluntary physical training program for applicants to prepare for the official NJ Police Training Commission’s Physical Training Assessment. Numerous sessions are available within three weeks of the official assessment date.
  • NJ Police Training Commission’s Physical Training Assessment – Must be completed within 12 weeks of the official Training Academy start date.

 

STEP 3 – FULL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

  • Personal Interviews
  • Visits to Residence and/or Place of Work
  • Reference Checks (Employers)

 

STEP 4 – MEDICAL PROCESSING

  • Medical Examination – blood, vision, hearing test, chest x-ray and EKG
  • Psychological Examination
  • Interview with Psychologist

 

STEP 5 – ACADEMY TRAINING

The Academy is a 19-week immersive, in-residence NJ Police Training Commission course, with a non-residential academy option, at the NJDOC Correctional Staff Training Academy, where applicants receive the following training:

  • Physical Fitness
  • Academics
  • Firearms Training
  • Job Training – two weeks of on-the-job training at a correctional facility

 

STEP 6 – GRADUATION

Applicants who successfully complete all steps will graduate from the Academy and be sworn-in as NJDOC Correctional Police Officers.