The Juvenile Justice Commission accepts resumes for entry level and educational positions as part of an ongoing recruitment effort. As an employer with the State of New Jersey, the Commission is able to offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
The Juvenile Justice Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
The Juvenile Justice Commission is a law enforcement agency and all prospective candidates for employment will be subject to a state and federal background investigation.
Benefits Offered by New Jersey State Government:
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Pension Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation & Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Voluntary Furlough Program
- Credit Union
- Union Representation
Current Juvenile Justice Commission Employment Opportunities
#23-737: Secretarial Assistant 1 – Non-Stenographic (Ocean Residential Community Home – Forked River, NJ) (REPOST) (PAOC)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-737 and a current resume on or before the closing date of December 15, 2023. This is a repost of vacancy announcement #23-481; previous applicants need not reapply. Appointment to this title may be made provisionally, pending the outcome of an open-competitive examination (PAOC). If selected for the position and appointed PAOC, you will be required to apply for the open-competitive examination, when issued by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for this title, pass and be reachable on the resulting eligible list to become permanent in the position. Appointees who fail to be reachable on the resulting CSC eligible list are subject to removal. In addition, PAOC candidates may be required to pass a CSC typing test.
#23-734: Software Development Specialist 1 (2 Vacancies – Office of Information Technology – Trenton, NJ)
These classified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-734, and a current resume on or before the closing date of December 15, 2023.
#23-715: Institutional Trade Instructor 1, Cooking (2 Vacancies – Juvenile Medium Secure Facility – Bordentown, NJ) (PAOC)
These classified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-715 and a current resume on or before the closing date of December 13, 2023. Appointment to this title may be made provisionally, pending the outcome of an open-competitive examination (PAOC). If selected for the position and appointed PAOC, you will be required to apply for the open-competitive examination, when issued by the Civil Service Commission for this title, pass and be reachable on the resulting eligible list to become permanent in the position. Appointees who fail to be reachable on the resulting CSC eligible list are subject to removal.
#23-719: Grounds Worker (2 Vacancies – New Jersey Training School – Maintenance – Monroe Township, NJ)
These classified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-719 and a current resume on or before the closing date of December 6, 2023.
#23-721: Secretarial Assistant 1, Non-Stenographic (Pinelands Residential Community Home – Chatsworth, NJ) (PAOC)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-721 and a current resume on or before the closing date of December 6, 2023. Appointment to this title may be made provisionally, pending the outcome of an open-competitive examination (PAOC). If selected for the position and appointed PAOC, you will be required to apply for the open-competitive examination, when issued by the Civil Service Commission for this title, pass and be reachable on the resulting eligible list to become permanent in the position. Appointees who fail to be reachable on the resulting CSC eligible list are subject to removal.
#23-720: Plumber and Steamfitter (Johnstone Campus – Maintenance - Bordentown, NJ) (REPOST) (PAOC)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-720 and a current resume on or before the closing date of December 6, 2023. This is a repost of vacancy announcement #23-418; previous applicants need not reapply. Appointment to this title may be made provisionally, pending the outcome of an open-competitive examination (PAOC). If selected for the position and appointed PAOC, you will be required to apply for the open-competitive examination, when issued by the Civil Service Commission for this title, pass and be reachable on the resulting eligible list to become permanent in the position. Appointees who fail to be reachable on the resulting CSC eligible list are subject to removal.
#23-717: Assistant Ombudsman Secured Facilities (2 Vacancies – Office of the Executive Director – Ombudsman’s Office – Ewing, NJ)
These unclassified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-717 and a current resume on or before the closing date of December 5, 2023.
#23-718: Personnel Assistant 3 (2 Vacancies – Office of Human Resources & Employee Relations – Trenton, NJ) (REPOST)
These classified positions are open to 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 #23-718 and a current resume on or before the closing date of December 5, 2023. This is a repost of vacancy announcement #23-515; previous applicants need not reapply.
#23-714: Community Program Specialist, Juvenile Justice Commission (2 Vacancies – Central Office – Gang Management Unit – Ewing, NJ) (REPOST)
These classified positions are open to 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 #23-714 and a current resume on or before the closing date of December 4, 2023. This is a repost of vacancy announcement #23-415; previous applicants need not reapply
#23-376: Teacher 1, 12 Months OR Teacher 2, 12 Months OR Teacher 3, 12 Months (Multiple Vacancies) (Hopewell, NJ – Newark, NJ – Glen Garden – Oxford, NJ) (AMENDED)
These unclassified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-376, a current resume and a valid New Jersey Teacher's Certification (Standard, Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, or Certificate of Eligibility) issued by the Board of Examiners of the New Jersey Department of Education, authorizing instruction in the following subject areas: Fine Arts, Biological Science, Chemistry, or Spanish. RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL ALL VACANCIES ARE FILLED.
#23-487: Social Worker 1 (4 vacancies)(Multiple Locations– Forked River, Glen Gardner, Tabernacle and Bordentown, NJ)
These classified positions are open to current state employees with permanent service in a competitive title, or the approved non-competitive title, who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-487 with desired location preference, proof of MSW completion and a current resume. This announcement will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.
#23-373: Teacher 1, 12 Months OR Teacher 2, 12 Months OR Teacher 3, 12 Months (Multiple Vacancies) (Atlantic Youth Center – Egg Harbor City, NJ)
These unclassified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-373, a current resume and a valid New Jersey Teacher's Certification (Standard, Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, or Certificate of Eligibility) issued by the Board of Examiners of the New Jersey Department of Education, authorizing instruction in the following subject areas: Biological Science, or Chemistry. RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL ALL VACANCIES ARE FILLED.
#23-375: Teacher 1, 12 Months OR Teacher 2, 12 Months OR Teacher 3, 12 Months (Multiple Vacancies) (Costello Prep Residential Community Home – Tabernacle, NJ) (Ocean Residential Community Home – Forked River, NJ) (Pinelands Residential Community Home – Chatsworth, NJ) (Southern Residential Community Home – Egg Harbor City, NJ)
These unclassified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-375, a current resume and a valid New Jersey Teacher's Certification (Standard, Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, or Certificate of Eligibility) issued by the Board of Examiners of the New Jersey Department of Education, authorizing instruction in the following subject areas: Comprehensive Business, ESL, English, Biological Science, or Chemistry. RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL ALL VACANCIES ARE FILLED.
#23-377: Teacher 1, 12 Months OR Teacher 2, 12 Months OR Teacher 3, 12 Months (Multiple Vacancies) (Juvenile Medium Secure Facility – Bordentown, NJ)
These unclassified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-377, a current resume and a valid New Jersey Teacher's Certification (Standard, Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, or Certificate of Eligibility) issued by the Board of Examiners of the New Jersey Department of Education, authorizing instruction in the following subject areas: Math, or PE/Health. RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL ALL VACANCIES ARE FILLED.
#23-378: Teacher 1, 12 Months OR Teacher 2, 12 Months OR Teacher 3, 12 Months (Multiple Vacancies) (New Jersey Training School – Trenton, NJ)
These unclassified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-378, a current resume and a valid New Jersey Teacher's Certification (Standard, Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, or Certificate of Eligibility) issued by the Board of Examiners of the New Jersey Department of Education, authorizing instruction in the following subject areas: Comprehensive Business, ESL, Social Studies, Biological Science, or Chemistry. RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL ALL VACANCIES ARE FILLED.
#23-142: Youth Worker (Multiple Vacancies – Various Locations)
These classified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #23-142 with desired location preference (required), unofficial transcripts, and a current resume. Resumes will be accepted on a continuous basis until all vacancies are filled. Applicants with no relevant experience who do not provide a transcript will not be considered...
#23-110: Special Services (Hourly CDL Bus Driver) (Multiple Vacancies – Various Locations Statewide)
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 #23-110 which must indicate the location preference(s), a copy of CDL with P and S endorsements, and a current resume. This announcement will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.