Join the agency behind New Jersey’s nation-leading efforts to reform the youth justice system, improving outcomes for justice-involved young people, their families, and their communities. The Juvenile Justice Commission Correctional Police Officer is responsible for:·

• Ensuring the custody, safety, well-being and care of youth committed to the agency by the courts.
• Assisting in the rehabilitative and educational efforts designed to help youth in custody grow, thrive, and become independent, productive, and law-abiding citizens.
• Upholding and promoting the JJC’s core values of Integrity, Commitment, Leadership, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compassion.

Benefits

• Opportunity to Advance Youth Justice in NJ
• No Civil Service Exam
• Earn Up to $123,104
• Health Benefits and Pension

Police Training Commission (Physical Pre-Assessment Requirements)

• Vertical jump of 15 inches or more
• 28 sit-ups in 1 minute or less
• 300-meter run in 70.1 seconds or less
• 24 push-ups in 1 minute or less
• 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes and 55 seconds or less.

The Juvenile Justice Commission is now acquiring applicant information for the position of Correctional Police Officer. Get your career started today and become a part of the JJC’s Alternate Route Program by emailing the following information to ARPRECRUIT@jjc.nj.gov:

• Full Name
• Address
• Phone Number
• Email address that will be used for the entire hiring process

A member of our JJC Recruiting Staff will contact you directly.

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Current Juvenile Justice Commission Employment Opportunities

JJC #111-24 Technical Assistant 1 (Office of Investigations) Bordentown
Attached please find the following announcement for current State employees with permanent service in a competitive title who meet the requirements specified below. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #111-24, and a current resume on or before the closing date of July 11, 2024.

JJC #101-24 Social Worker 1 (Johnstone) Bordentown
Attached please find the following announcement for current State employees with permanent service in a competitive title who meet the requirements specified below. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #105-24, and a current resume on or before the closing date of July 4, 2024.

JJC #102-24 Substance Abuse Counselor 1 (Albert Elias/Warren RCH) Bordentown/Oxford
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 #102-24 and a current resume on or before the closing date of July 20, 2024.

JJC #103-24 Substance Abuse Counselor 2 (New Jersey Training School/Warren) Oxford/Monroe Township
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 #103-24, proof of degree (if applicable), and resume on or before the closing date of July 20, 2024.

JJC #105-24 Institutional trade Instructor 1, Cooking (Atlantic Youth Center) Egg Harbor City
Attached please find the following announcement for current State employees with permanent service in a competitive title who meet the requirements specified below. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #105-24, and a current resume on or before the closing date of July 4, 2024.

JJC #106-24 Analyst Trainee (Fiscal & Budget) Ewing
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 #106-24 and a current resume on or before the closing date of July 4, 2024.

JJC #109-24 Head Grounds Worker (Johnstone) Bordentown
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 #109-24, proof of degree (if applicable), and resume on or before the closing date of July 4, 2024.

 JJC #108-24 Personnel Assistant 2, Employee Relations (Employee Relations) Ewing
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 #108-24, proof of degree (if applicable), and resume on or before the closing date of July 20, 2024.

JJC #110-24 Hearing Officer 2 (Human Resources/Employee Relations) Ewing
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 #110-24, proof of degree (if applicable), and resume on or before the closing date of July 20, 2024.

JJC #096-24 Social Worker Trainee (Albert Elias) Bordentown
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 #096-24, proof of degree (if applicable), and resume on or before the closing date of June 7, 2024.

JJC #085-24 Senior Community Program Specialist, JJC (Ocean RCH) Forked River
Attached please find the following announcement for current State employees with permanent service in a competitive title who meet the requirements specified below. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #085-24, proof of degree (if applicable), and a current resume on or before the closing date of June 7, 2024

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 JJC #013-24 and location preference, proof of degree (if applicable), and a current resume. This is a continuous posting, and resume will be accepted until all vacancies are filled.

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.

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.

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.