Updated: 1/30/25 5:16 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)
#25-028: Special Services (Hourly Agency Services Representative Trainee (Tester) (4 Vacancies – Affirmative Enforcement Unit– Trenton, Cherry Hill, Newark or Atlantic City, NJ) (Repost)
These temporary employment services opportunities are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-028, 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 February 28, 2025. This is a repost of vacancy announcement #24-022; previous applicants need not reapply.
Division of Administration (Administration)
None at this time.
Division of Consumer Affairs
#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
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
None at this time.
Division of Highway Traffic Safety
None at this time.
Division of Law
#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.
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
SOS 05-24D Grants Specialist (Division Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ)
This classified position is open to Department of Law and Public Safety employees only; with permanent status who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #SOS 05-24D copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required) and a current resume, before the closing date of February 10, 2025.
SIS 12-24P Investigator 4, L&PS (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 #SIS 12-24P , copy of the transcript, which indicates the date the degree was conferred (required), and a current resume, before the closing date of February 10, 2025.
PORT-SS 01-24P Auditor 2 (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 #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 February 10, 2025.
ADMIN 05-25P Automotive Mechanic (Various Locations)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, applicants must submit a cover letter indicating interest in vacancy #ADMIN 05-25P and a current resume, before the closing date of February 6, 2025 .
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 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
#25-019: Special Services (Hourly Investigator 1, Law and Public Safety) (Investigations Unit - Newark, New Jersey)
This temporary employment services opportunity is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-019 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 February 11 2025.
#25-012: Administrative Analyst 4 (2 Vacancies – Office of Victim Support Assistance and the Office of Violence Intervention and Prevention - Trenton, 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 #25-012, 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 February 11, 2025. This job vacancy announcement has been amended to add an additional vacancy.
Election Law Enforcement Commission
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 #017-25 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 JJC #017-25, proof of a CADC or LCADC certificate, and a current resume on or before the closing date of February 13, 2025.
JJC #018-25 Institutional Trade Instructor 1, Cooking (NRI&RSC, Voorhees RCH, Ocean) Newark, Glen Gardner, and Forked River, 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 #018-25, and a current resume on or before the closing date of February 13, 2025.
JJC #020-25 Substance Abuse Counselor 2 (New Jersey Training School) Monroe Township, 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 #020-25, proof of CADC or LCADC, and a current resume on or before the closing date of February 13, 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.
JJC #011-25 Substance Abuse Counselor 1 (Johnstone Campus) (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 JJC #011-25, and location preference, and a current resume on or before the closing date of February 6, 2025
JJC #012-25 Program Specialist 2 (Office of Local Programs & Services) (Ewing, 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 JJC #012-25, proof of degree, and a current resume on or before the closing date of February 6, 2025
JJC #014-25 *AMENDED* Admin Analyst 3 (Office of Local Programs & Services) (Ewing, 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 JJC #014-25, proof of degree (if applicable), and a current resume on or before the closing date of February 6, 2025.
JJC #015-25 Program Specialist 2 (Office of Local Programs & Services) (Ewing, NJ)
Attached please find the following announcement for 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 JJC #015-25, proof of degree, and a current resume on or before the closing date of February 6, 2025.
JJC #004-25 Supply Support Technician 3 (Johnstone Campus) 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 JJC #004-25, and a current resume on or before the closing date of January 30, 2025.
JJC #005-25 Program Specialist 2 (Office of Local Programs & Services) Ewing, 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 JJC #005-25, proof of degree (if applicable), and a current resume on or before the closing date of January 30, 2025.
JJC #006-25 Administrative Analyst 4 (Facility and Support Services) Ewing, 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 JJC #006-25, proof of degree (if applicable), and a current resume on or before the closing date of January 30, 2025.
JJC #009-25 Software Development Specialist 3 (Information Technology) Ewing, 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 JJC #009-25, proof of degree (if applicable), and a current resume on or before the closing date of January 30, 2025.
JJC #010-25 Software Development Specialist 1 (Information Technology) Ewing, 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 #010-25, proof of degree (if applicable), and a current resume on or before the closing date of January 30, 2025.
*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
None at this time.
Office of Alternative and Community Responses
None at this time.
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
None at this time.
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.