NJCSC - JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Symbol: S9988T

Title: CORRECTIONAL POLICE OFFICER

Issue Date:	12/04/2014	Closing Date:	01/29/2015
Jurisdiction:	STATE	Salary:	$40,000.00 Per Year
Num. of Positions:	Vacancies Anticipated	Workweek:	40 Hours per week
Application Fee:	$35.00

Open to Residents of:

New Jersey

Requirements:

NOTE: Before proceeding, you MUST click here and read the "DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE AND HIRING INFORMATION" FORM.

1. Applicants must be citizens of the United States as of January 8, 2015.

2. Where hiring preferences apply, applicants must meet the residency requirements of the appointing jurisdiction as of January 8, 2015 and may be required to maintain continuous residency in that jurisdiction up to and including the date of appointment.

3. Applicants must be high school or vocational high school graduates, or possess an approved High School Equivalency Certificate by January 8, 2015.

4. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age as of January 8, 2015.

5. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

6. Candidates certified from the eligible list for this title will be required to undergo medical and psychological examinations administered by the Department of Corrections.

Appointees to Correction Officer Recruit shall first receive a temporary appointment to the title of Correction Officer Apprentice until they have completed a paid law enforcement training program.

You will be required to take an examination which is tentatively scheduled to be given in March/April, 2015.

After you complete and submit your online application, you will receive a confirmation page which includes a link and access code to the Candidate Preparation Guide. Please print your confirmation page prior to going to the link.

Candidates should also refer to the CSC¿s Administration Guide which can be found on http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/jobs/orientation/.

NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS: An abbreviated, one-page application is used for this title. Information regarding education, experience, licenses/certifications, training or internships is not collected.

Special Notes:

NOTE: Closing date has changed to 1/29/15. Requirements must be met by the original closing date 1/8/15.

Important Information:

NJAC 4A:4-2.3(b) states that all requirements must be met as of the closing date.
Online applications must be completed and submitted by the closing date listed above.
Auto-fill may cause incomplete information on your application. Please confirm your name, address and phone number prior to submitting your application.
If an employment list results from this announcement, it may be certified to fill full-time and part-time positions.
Effective September 1, 2011, the New Jersey First residency law was enacted. Please click here for additional information.
Application fees submitted via personal check or money order must be postmarked within five (5) business days of submitting your application. If your fee is postmarked after five (5) business days, or is returned as invalid, you will be declared ineligible and denied admittance to the examination process.
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