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 12.5 inches or more
- 22 sit-ups in 1 minute or less
- 300-meter run in 84 seconds or less
- 19 push-ups in 1 minute or less
- 1.5 mile run in 19 minutes 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.
Current Juvenile Justice Commission Employment Opportunities
JJC #029-25 Community Program Specialist JJC (Juvenile Parole and Transitional Services) Trenton, NJ
Attached please find the following announcement for 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 #029-25, proof of degree (if applicable), and a current resume on or before the closing date of March 13, 2025.
JJC #034-25 Education Program Assistant 1 (Various Locations) 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 #034-25 and location preference, proof of degree (if applicable), and a current resume on or before the closing date of March 13, 2025.
JJC #037-25 Secretarial Assistant 1, Non-Stenographic (Vineland Prep) (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 JJC #037-25, and a current resume on or before the closing date of March 6, 2025
JJC #038-25 Substance Abuse Counselor 1 (Albert Elias RCH) (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 #038-25, proof of a CADC or LCADC certificate, and a current resume on or before the closing date of March 6, 2025
JJC #021-25 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 #021-25 and a current resume. Posting is continuous until all positions are filled.
JJC #022-25 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 #022-25, 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.
JJC #023-25 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 #023-25, 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 #024-25 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 #024-25, 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.
