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.

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Current Juvenile Justice Commission Employment Opportunities

YJC #060-25 Substance Abuse Counselor 2 (NJTS) Monroe Township, 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 YJC #060-25, proof of CADC or LCADC and a current resume on or before the closing date of May 15, 2025.

YJC #061-25- Senior Youth Worker (NJTS) Monroe Township, 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 YJC #061-25, proof of degree (if applicable), and a current resume on or before the closing date of May 15, 2025.

 YJC #070-25 Communications Operator Trainee (JMSF) Burlington, 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 YJC #070-25 and a current resume on or before the closing date of May 15, 2025.

YJC #065-25 Cook 12 Months (Johnstone Campus and New Jersey Training School) Multiple locations
Attached please find the following announcement for state employees with permanent status who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement YJC #065-25, and a current resume on or before the closing date of May 8, 2025. 

YJC #067-25 Personnel Assistant 1 (Central Office) 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 YJC #067-25, proof of degree (if applicable), and a current resume on or before the closing date of May 8, 2025.

YJC #068-25 Personnel Trainee (Central Office) 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 YJC #068-25, a current resume and one of the following: (1) a copy of your college diploma or (2) a copy of your final unofficial transcripts, which indicates the date your degree was conferred and the type of degree awarded (one is required for consideration) on or before the closing date of May 8, 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.