Updated: 3/5/25 4:45 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
#25-050: Assistant Attorney General (Of Counsel to the Solicitor General) (Office of the Solicitor General – Newark OR Trenton, NJ)
This unclassified position is open to attorneys who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-050 with desired location preference, a current resume, a copy of your Certificate of Good Standing with the NJ Supreme Court, and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (for education verification) on or before the closing date of March 18, 2025.
#25-053: Deputy Attorney General 2 (Special Assistant to the Solicitor General) (Office of the Solicitor General – Newark OR Trenton, NJ)
This unclassified position is open to attorneys who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-053 with desired location preference, a current resume, a copy of your Certificate of Good Standing with the NJ Supreme Court, and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (for education verification) on or before the closing date of March 18, 2025.
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
None at this time.
Division on Civil Rights (DCR)
#25-070: Legal Specialist (Policy 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 #25-070 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 March 18, 2025.
Division of Administration (Administration)
#25-046: 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 #25-046, a current resume including bar admissions with dates, copy of Certificate of Good Standing with the NJ Supreme Court and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (required of all applicants) on or before the closing date of March 28, 2025. This is a repost of vacancy announcement #24-452; previous applicants need not reapply.
#25-056: Administrative Analyst 4 (Grants Operations Section – Trenton, 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 #25-056, 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 March 7, 2025.
Division of Consumer Affairs
#25-058: Investigator 3, Law & Public Safety (Enforcement Bureau – Newark, NJ)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-058, a current resume, a copy of your NJ Registered Nurse license (if applicable), and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (for education credit) on or before the closing date of August 25, 2025.
#25-042: Investigator 1, Law & Public Safety (3 Vacancies) (Office of Consumer Protection– Newark, NJ)
These classified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-042, 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 March 21, 2025.
#25-052: Investigator 3, Law & Public Safety – Specialized Credentials (Pharmacist) (Enforcement Bureau– Newark, NJ)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-052, a current resume, a copy of your NJ Registered Pharmacist license, and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (for education credit) on or before the closing date of March 20, 2025.
#25-015: Investigator 4, Law and Public Safety -Specialized Credential (Registered Nurse) (Board of Nursing– Newark, NJ)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-015, NJ RN License, a current resume, a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (for education credit) on or before the closing date of July 31, 2025.
Division of Criminal Justice
#24-061: Lieutenant – State Investigator (Human Trafficking – Sexual Assault Response Team – Trenton, Whippany, Cherry Hill, Bear Tavern, 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 #25-061, a current resume, proof of sworn LEO training, a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (for education credit), and a completed Division of Criminal Justice Application for Employment found at: www.njoag.gov/dcjapply/ on or before the closing date of March 19, 2025.
#24-066: Sergeant – State Investigator (Human Trafficking – Sexual Assault Response Team – Trenton, Whippany, Cherry Hill, Bear Tavern, 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 #25-066, a current resume, proof of sworn LEO training, a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (for education credit), and a completed Division of Criminal Justice Application for Employment found at: www.njoag.gov/dcjapply/ on or before the closing date of March 19, 2025.
#25-076: Investigator 1, LPS (3 Vacancies – CODIS Compliance Unit – Trenton, NJ)
These unclassified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-076, 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 March 17, 2025.
#25-043: Program Specialist 2 (2 Vacancies – State Office of Victim–Witness Advocacy – Trenton, Cherry Hill, Whippany OR Atlantic City, NJ) (Amended)
These unclassified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-043 with 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 March 14, 2025.
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
#25-081: Administrative Analyst 4, Information Systems (Technical Services Bureau/Information Technology Management & Support – Atlantic City, NJ)
This unclassified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-081 a copy of your final unofficial transcripts, and current resume must be received before 5:00 PM on the closing date of March 18, 2025.
Division of Highway Traffic Safety
None at this time.
Division of Law
#25-054: Deputy Attorney General 2 (Assistant Section Chief) (Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group – Antitrust Section – Newark, NJ)
This unclassified position is 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 #25-054. All items must be submitted via the DOL online attorney application portal on or before the closing date of March 28, 2025.
#25-055: Deputy Attorney General 2 (Assistant Section Chief) (Financial Affairs & State Contracting Practice Group – Treasury-Finance & Benefits Section – Trenton, NJ)
This unclassified position is 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 #25-055. All items must be submitted via the DOL online attorney application portal on or before the closing date of March 28, 2025.
#25-049: Assistant Attorney General (Appellate Practice Group – Trenton, NJ)
This unclassified position is 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 #25-049 with a copy of unofficial law school transcripts. All items must be submitted on or before the closing date of March 24, 2025 via the DOL online attorney application portal. Current Division of Law employees need only submit a resume and cover letter to: DOL.Applicant@law.njoag.gov and must indicate #25-049: AAG APG Trenton in the subject line.
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
I&IT 03-25S Fingerprint Processing Technician Apprentice (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 03-25S) and a current resume before the closing date of March 16, 2025.
ADMIN 31-24S Administrative Analyst 3 (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 31-24S, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume before the closing date of March 10, 2025.
SOS 01-25S Aviation Mechanic (Trenton-Mercer Airport, 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 #SOS 01-25S, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume before the closing date of March 10, 2025.
SUP 03-25S Research Data Manager (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 #SUP 03-25S, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume before the closing date of March 10, 2025.
SUP 02-25P Analyst 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 #SUP 02-25P, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume before the closing date of March 10, 2025.
PORT-SS 01-25P Legal Specialist (Elizabeth, NJ)
This unclassified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #PORT-SS 01-25P, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume before the closing date of March 10, 2025.
ADMIN 23-24P Technical Assistant 1, Purchasing (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 23-24P and a current resume, before the closing date of March 9, 2025.
ADMIN 36-24P Supervisor of Mails (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 36-24P and a current resume, before the closing date of March 9, 2025.
PORT-SS 01-24P Auditor 2 (East Rutherford, NJ)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #PORT-SS 01-24P, copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume, before the closing date of March 9, 2025.
#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 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 #2025-02 Analyst Trainee (Trenton, NJ): This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If interested in this position, please send required documentation on or before the closing date of March 12, 2025.
ELEC #2025-01 Assistant Legal Counsel, NJ ELEC (Trenton, NJ): This unclassified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If interested in this position, please send required documentation on or before the closing date of February 28, 2025.
Juvenile Justice Commission
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.
New Jersey Coordinator of Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES)
None at this time.
New Jersey Racing Commission
None at this time.
Office of Alternative and Community Responses
#25-069: Program Specialist 3 (Law Enforcement-led Alternative Policy and Programming Bureau – Trenton or Newark, NJ )
This classified position is open to current State employees with permanent service in a competitive title who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-069, 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 March 18, 2025.
#25-079: Special Services (Hourly Program Specialist 2) (2 Vacancies – Resiliency Bureau – Trenton or Newark, NJ ) (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 #25-079, 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 March 18, 2025. This is a repost of vacancy announcement #24-436; previous applicants need not reapply.
#25-008: Special Investigator, Law and Public Safety (State Chief Resiliency Officer) (Resiliency Bureau – Trenton or Newark, 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 #25-008, 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 March 14, 2025.
#25-068: Program Specialist 2 (Law Enforcement-led Alternatives Policy and Programming Bureau - 3 Vacancies – Newark or Trenton, NJ)
These classified positions are open to current State employees with permanent service in a competitive title, or the approved bridge title, who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-068, 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 March 10, 2025.
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
#25-078: Senior Management Assistant (Corruption Bureau – Cedar Knolls, NJ) (REPOST)
This unclassified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-078, 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 March 18, 2025. This is a repost of vacancy announcement #24-428; previous applicants need not reapply.
#25-037: Deputy Attorney General 2 (Deputy Bureau Chief) (Corruption Bureau – Cedar Knolls, NJ)
This unclassified position is open to attorneys who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-037 with 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 April 3, 2025.
#25-011: Deputy Attorney General 3 (2 Vacancies – Corruption Bureau – 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 #25-011 with 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 March 5, 2025.
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.