Updated: 12/19/24 5:00 p.m.
Build your career at the Department of Law & Public Safety, an agency committed to protecting the safety and well-being of New Jersey’s residents. The Department offers a wide range of professional opportunities across various Divisions, Offices and Commissions, with positions available for lawyers, investigators, law enforcement officers, administrators, tradespeople, and support staff. The Department’s employees pride themselves on their professionalism, their integrity, and their commitment to public service.
As a Department employee, you’ll have access to first-rate benefits – including healthcare, dental, and vision plans – while working in a team-oriented, mission-driven environment that values work-life balance.
Attorney General’s Office
None at this time.
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
None at this time.
Division on Civil Rights (DCR)
#24-406: Legal Specialist (Mediator) (Alternate Dispute Resolution Unit – Trenton, Newark, Cherry Hill or Atlantic City, NJ)
This unclassified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-406 with desired location preference, a current resume and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (for education credit), on or before the closing date of December 31, 2024.
#24-424: Program Specialist 2 (Education and Training Curriculum Specialist) (Education and Training Unit – Trenton, Newark, Cherry Hill or Atlantic City, NJ)
This unclassified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-424 with desired location preference, a current resume and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (for education credit), on or before the closing date of December 31, 2024.
#24-049: Special Services (Hourly Legal Specialist) (4 Vacancies) (Fair Chance in Housing Act Unit – Trenton, Newark, Atlantic City, or Cherry Hill, NJ)
These temporary employment services opportunities are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-049 with location preference and a current resume to the Recruitment Coordinator. This announcement will remain open until all vacancies are filled.
Division of Administration (Administration)
#24-457: Deputy Attorney General 2 (Office of General Counsel – Trenton, NJ) (REPOST)
This unclassified position is open to attorneys who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-457, a current resume, copy of Certificate of Good Standing with the NJ Supreme Court and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (if applicable) on or before the closing date of January 2, 2025. This is a repost of vacancy announcement of #24-389; previous applicants need not reapply.
#24-446: Senior Executive Service (Director, Financial Management) (Financial Management Section – Trenton, NJ)
This senior executive service position is open to current State employees with permanent service in a competitive title who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-446, a current resume and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (for education credit), on or before the closing date of December 21, 2024.
Division of Consumer Affairs
#24-077: Agency Services Representative Trainee (39 Vacancies) (Newark, NJ) (REPOST) (AMENDED)
These classified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-077 and a current resume. This is a repost of vacancy announcement #23-049; previous applicants need not reapply. This announcement will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.
Division of Criminal Justice
None at this time.
The Division of Criminal Justice accepts applications for full-time attorneys and detectives on a rolling basis. If you are interested in becoming a Deputy Attorney General or Detective with the Division, please click here for more information.
Division of Gaming Enforcement
#24-466: Administrative Analyst 3 (Administrative Services Bureau – Trenton, NJ)
This unclassified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-466, copy of college transcripts (if any credits earned) and a current resume on or before the closing date of January 5, 2024.
Division of Highway Traffic Safety
None at this time.
Division of Law
#24-462: Executive Assistant 3 (Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex – Trenton, NJ) (PAOC)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-462, a current resume and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation, (for education credit) on or before the closing date of December 26, 2024. Appointment to this title may be made provisionally, pending the outcome of an open-competitive examination (PAOC). If selected for the position and appointed PAOC, you will be required to apply for the open-competitive examination, when issued by the Civil Service Commission for this title, pass and be reachable on the resulting eligible list to become permanent in the position. Appointees who fail to be reachable on the resulting eligible list are subject to removal.
#24-135: Special Services (Hourly Deputy Attorney General 4 OR Hourly Deputy Attorney General 3) (3 Vacancies) (Affirmative Civil Enforcement Newark Practice Group – Newark, NJ)
These temporary employment services opportunities are open to attorneys who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must complete a Division of Law attorney application for employment, found at www.njoag.gov/dolatty/ indicating interest in vacancy #24-135. This announcement will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.
#24-117: Legal Secretary 2 (31 Vacancies – Trenton, Newark and Voorhees, NJ) (PAOC)
These classified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-117 with desired location preference and a current resume. This announcement will remain open until all vacancies have been filled. Appointment to this title may be made provisionally, pending the outcome of an open-competitive examination (PAOC). If selected for the position and appointed PAOC, you will be required to apply for the open-competitive examination, when issued by the Civil Service Commission for this title, pass and be reachable on the resulting certification list to become permanent in the position. Appointees who fail to be reachable on the resulting list are subject to removal. Current State employees will be considered for a provisional appointment pending promotional exam procedures, if permissible.
The Division of Law welcomes applications for attorney positions on a rolling basis. In addition to applications received on a rolling basis, from time to time the Division of Law also conducts targeted recruiting campaigns for specific practice groups within the Division. To learn more about these targeted efforts, please click here.
Division of NJ State Police
FTSS 07-24S Forensic Photographer 1 Division Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ)
This classified position is open to State employees only; with permanent status who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #FTSS 07-24S, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume before the closing date of December 30, 2024.
I&IT 51-24S Technician, Management Information Systems (Division Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ)
This classified position is open to State employees only; with permanent status who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #I&IT 51-24S, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume before the closing date of December 25, 2024.
I&IT 27-24P Technical Support Specialist 1 (Division Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #I&IT 27-24P, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume, before the closing date of December 25, 2024.
ROIC 09-24P Investigator 4, Law and Public Safety (Division Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #ROIC 09-24P, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume, before the closing date of December 24, 2024.
ROIC 12-24P Supervising Investigator, Law and Public Safety (Division Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #ROIC 12-24P, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume, before the closing date of December 24, 2024.
ADMIN 07-24S Auditor 2 (Division Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ)
This classified position is open to State employees only; with permanent status who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #ADMIN 07-24S, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume. This announcement will remain open until the vacancy has been filled.
I&IT 36-24S Information Technology Specialist (Division Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ)
This classified position is open to State employees only; with permanent status who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #I&IT 36-24S, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume. This announcement will remain open until the vacancy has been filled.
I&IT 35-24P Software Development Specialist 1 (Division Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #I&T 35-24P, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume. This announcement will remain open until the vacancy has been filled.
I&IT 39-24P Software Development Specialist 1 (Division Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #I&T 39-24P, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume. This announcement will remain open until the vacancy has been filled.
#ADMIN 03-21P: Boiler Operator Repairer (Hamilton, NJ)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #ADMIN 03-21P, black seal boiler license and a current resume. This announcement will remain open until the vacancy has been filled.
ADMIN 07-24P Auditor 2 (Division Headquarters, West Trenton, New Jersey)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #ADMIN 07-24P , copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume. This announcement will remain open until the vacancy has been filled.
I&IT 36-22P Database Administrator 1 (Division Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #I&IT 36-22P , copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume. This announcement will remain open until the vacancy has been filled.
#ADMIN 15-23P Plumber & Steamfitter (Division Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #ADMIN 15-23P and a current resume. This announcement will remain open until the vacancy has been filled.
#I&IT 16-20P: Agency Services Representative Trainee (Division Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #I&IT 16-20P and a current resume. This announcement will remain open until the vacancy has been filled.
Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance
None at this time.
Election Law Enforcement Commission
ELEC #2024-06 Executive Secretarial Assistant (Trenton, NJ): Attached please find a job opportunity for permanent State employees in the competitive division who meet the minimum job requirements. If interested in this position, please send a cover letter and resume on or before the closing date of December 31, 2024.
Juvenile Justice Commission
JJC #190-24 Sec Asst 1 NS (Vineland Prepatory Academy) (Vineland, NJ)
Attached please find the following announcement for applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #190-24, and a current resume on or before the closing date of January 4, 2025.
JJC #192-24 Substance Abuse Counselor 1 (Albert Elias) (Bordentown, NJ)
Attached please find the following announcement for applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #192-24, a copy of your CADC or LADC Certificate, and a current resume on or before the closing date of January 4, 2025.
JJC #194-24 Personnel Assistant 3 (Employee Relations) (Ewing, NJ)
Attached please find the following announcement for State employees with permanent status in a competitive title who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement JJC #194-24, proof of degree (if applicable), and a current resume on or before the closing date of January 4, 2025.
#188-24 Senior Youth Worker (New Jersey Training School) Monroe Twp
Attached please find the following announcement for applicants who meet the requirements in a competitive title who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement JJC #188-24, proof of degree (if applicable), and a current resume on or before the closing date of December 27, 2024.
JJC #181-24 Secretarial Assistant 2 NS (Johnstone Campus) Bordentown, NJ
Attached please find the following announcement for State employees with permanent status in a competitive title who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement JJC #181-24, and a current resume or before the closing date of December 11, 2024.
JJC #182-24 Personnel Assistant 3 (Central Office) Ewing, NJ
Attached please find the following announcement for State employees with permanent status in a competitive title who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement JJC #182-24, proof of degree (if applicable) and a current resume on or before the closing date of December 11, 2024.
*AMENDED* JJC #004-24 Teacher 3, 12 Months (Multiple Locations)
Attached please find the following announcement for applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement JJC #004-24, a valid New Jersey Teacher’s Certification, and a current resume. This is a continuous posting, and resume will be accepted until all vacancies are filled.
*AMENDED* JJC #005-24 Teacher 2, 12 Months (Multiple Locations)
Attached please find the following announcement for applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement JJC #005-24, a valid New Jersey Teacher’s Certification, and a current resume. This is a continuous posting, and resume will be accepted until all vacancies are filled.
*AMENDED* JJC #006-24 Teacher 1, 12 Months (Multiple Locations)
Attached please find the following announcement for applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement JJC #006-24, a valid Standard Certification issued by the State Board of Examiners, and a current resume. This is a continuous posting, and resume will be accepted until all vacancies are filled.
*AMENDED* JJC #013-24 Youth Worker (Multiple Locations)
Attached please find the following announcement for applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #013-24 and a current resume. Posting is continuous until all positions are filled.
New Jersey Coordinator of Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES)
None at this time.
New Jersey Racing Commission
#24-122: Special Services (Hourly Veterinarian) (2 Vacancies – Monmouth Racetrack, Meadowlands Racetrack & Freehold Raceway) (REPOST)
These temporary employment services opportunities are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-122 and a current resume. Please note, travel among racetracks and mandatory weekend hours will be required. This is repost of vacancy announcement #23-571; previous applicants need not reapply. This announcement will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.
#24-112: Special Services (Hourly Inspector Animal Health) (7 Vacancies – Monmouth Racetrack, Meadowlands Racetrack & Freehold Raceway)
These temporary employment services positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-112 and a current resume. Please note, travel among racetracks and mandatory weekend hours during live racing will be required. This announcement will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.
Office of Alternative and Community Responses
#24-436: Special Services (Hourly Program Specialist 2) (3 Vacancies – Resiliency Bureau – Trenton or Newark, NJ)
These temporary employment services opportunities are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-436, with desired location preference, a current resume and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (for education credit), on or before the closing date of December 31, 2024.
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
None at this time.
Office of Justice Data
None at this time.
Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor
None at this time.
Office of Law Enforcement Professional Standards
None at this time.
Office of Public Integrity and Accountability
#24-467: Deputy Attorney General 4 (2 Vacancies – Corruption and Integrity Bureaus – Trenton, Cherry Hill, OR Cedar Knolls, NJ)
These unclassified positions are open to attorneys who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-467 with your desired location preference, a copy of unofficial law school transcripts, a current resume, and a completed Division of Criminal Justice Application for Employment found at: www.njoag.gov/dcjapply/ on or before the closing date of January 9, 2025.
#24-295: Deputy Attorney General 3 (10 Vacancies – Corruption and Integrity Bureaus – Cedar Knolls, Trenton OR Cherry Hill, NJ)
These unclassified positions are open to attorneys who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-295 with location and bureau preference, a current resume, and a completed Division of Criminal Justice Application for Employment, found at: www.njoag.gov/dcjapply/. This announcement will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.
Office of Securities Fraud and Financial Crimes Prosecutions
None at this time.
Victims of Crime Compensation Office
Not at this time.
State Ethics Commission
None at this time.