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The New Jersey Department of Corrections, the state’s largest law enforcement agency, is hosting OPEN HOUSES throughout the state in Fall 2026.
All open houses are FREE and open to all highly motivated, purpose-driven individuals who are interested in becoming NJDOC Correctional Police Officers.
Meet with NJDOC Recruitment Officers to:
Ask Questions about the Application Process & Eligibility Requirements
Learn more about Compensation, Benefits & Career Stability
Bring your Application for Review & Questions
Explore Physical Recruitments, The Academy, Training & More
Schedule your Step 1: Pre-Employment Processing Appointment
Join Us At One of These Open House Locations:
October 28, 2026 from 4 to 7 pm
Jones Farm Conference and Training Center
721 Bear Tavern Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
Register here
October 29, 2026 from 4 to 7 pm
Middlesex County College
West Hall Parkview Room
2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ 08818
Register here
More Open Houses to be Scheduled! Check Back Often!
Registration for NJDOC’s Recruitment Open House is not required, but is strongly encouraged.
Your Future In Law Enforcement Starts Here
At each Open House, individuals will also have the opportunity to meet with officers from specialized units and learn more about the many a variety of unique career paths within the Department.
Career paths at NJDOC include positions within the nine NJDOC facilities, along with a variety of specialty tracks, including:
- Special Operations Group – specializing in K-9s, designated marksmen and critical incident negotiation
- Special Investigations Division – specializing in investigations, fugitive and corrections intelligence
- Office of Emergency Management – providing advanced security planning for high profile events