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All Job Postings

Updated: 4/29/25 4:44 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.
NJ Attorney General's Office at the Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex
Attorney General’s Office

None at this time.

Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control

None at this time.

Division on Civil Rights (DCR)

#25-120: Special Services (Hourly Agency Services Representative Trainee (Tester) (6 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 upload a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-120, 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 October 7, 2025. This is a repost of vacancy announcement #25-028; previous applicants need not reapply.  Applications will only be accepted via this link.

Division of Administration (Administration)

#25-144: Manager 2, Information Processing (Information Technology Section – Trenton, 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 #25-144, 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 May 12, 2025Applications will only be accepted via this link. This is a repost of job vacancy announcement #25-098; previous applicants need not reapply.

#25-134: Information Technology Specialist (Information Technology Section – Trenton, NJ)
This classified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements.  If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-134, 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 May 8, 2025. Applications will only be accepted via this link.

#25-126: Special Services (Hourly Clerk Driver) (2 Vacancies – Facilities / Support Services Section – Trenton, or Newark, NJ)
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 #25-126, with desired location preference, a current resume, and a copy of your unofficial college transcripts or foreign degree evaluations (for education credit) on or before the closing date of May 7, 2025. Applications will only be accepted via this link.

Division of Consumer Affairs

#25-138: Weights & Measures Apprentice – (Office of Weights & Measures – Avenel, 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 #25-138, a current resume, a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (for education credit if applicable) on or before the closing date of  May 13, 2025.

#25-051: Investigator 3, Law and Public Safety (4 Vacancies) (Bureau of Securities – 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 #25-051, 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 June 6, 2025.

#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.

#25-015: 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 Gaming Enforcement

#25-113: Building Management Services Specialist 2 (Administrative Services Bureau/Logistics Unit – 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 #25-113 a copy of your final unofficial transcripts, and current resume must be received before 5:00 PM on the closing date of May 1, 2025.

Division of Highway Traffic Safety

None at this time.

Division of Law

#25-106: Assistant Attorney General (Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group – Newark, NJ)
This unclassified position is open to attorneys who meet the requirements.  If qualified, please upload a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-106, a current resume including bar admissions with dates, copy of NJ Certificate of Good Standing, a legal writing sample, a copy of your final unofficial undergraduate and JD transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation on or before the closing date of May 7, 2025. Current Division of Law employees need only send a resume and cover letter. Applications will only be accepted via this link.

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

ADMIN 27-24S Carpenter (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 27-24S, and a current resume, before the closing date of May 4, 2025.

ADMIN 11-25P Mechanical Equipment Specialist (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 11-25P, and a current resume before the closing date of May 4, 2025.   

SOS 01-25P Aviation Mechanic (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 #SOS 01-25P, 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 07-25P Plumber and Steamfitter (Buena, 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 07-25P 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.

#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

#25-130: Agency Services Representative Trainee (Victims of Crime Compensation Office - Claims Information Unit – 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 #25-130, 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 May 8, 2025. Applications will only be accepted via this link.

Election Law Enforcement Commission

ELEC #2025-04 Legal Secretary 1 (Trenton, NJ): This position is open to permanent State employees in the competitive division who meet the requirements. If interested in this position, please send required documentation on or before the closing date of May 22, 2025.

Youth Justice Commission

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.

YJC 003-25 Assistant Director JJC (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 YJC #003-25, proof of degree, and a current resume on or before the closing date of May 1, 2025.

YJC 064-25 Institutional Trade Instructor 1, Cooking (Albert Elias RCH) (Bordentown, New Jersey)
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 #064-25 and location preference, and a current resume on or before the closing date of May 1, 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

#25-026: Assistant Director Racing Operations (Wagering) (Executive Unit – 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 #25-026, a current resume, and a copy of your final unofficial college transcripts (for education credit), on or before the closing date of May 9, 2025. Applications will only be accepted via this link.

#25-077: State Investigator Trainee, Law and Public Safety (Meadowlands Racetrack & Monmouth Park Racetrack) (East Rutherford and Oceanport, 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 #25-077, a current resume, and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (required of all applicants), on or before the closing date of May 2, 2025. Applications will only be accepted via this link.

#25-065: Veterinarian 3 (Equine Medical Director)(Meadowlands Racetrack & Monmouth Park Racetrack) (East Rutherford and Oceanport, 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 #25-065, a current resume, your license to practice veterinary medicine in New Jersey, and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (required of all applicants), on or before the closing date of October 2, 2025Applications will only be accepted via this link. 

#25-025: Special Services (Hourly Veterinarian 2) (2 Vacancies – Meadowlands Racetrack & Monmouth Park Racetrack – East Rutherford and Oceanport, NJ)
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 #25-025, a current resume, copy of your Veterinarian License, and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (for education credit), on or before the closing date of September 28, 2025. Applications will only be accepted via this link.

#25-063: Veterinarian 2 (Meadowlands Racetrack & Monmouth Park Racetrack) (East Rutherford and Oceanport, 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 #25-063, a current resume, your license to practice veterinary medicine in New Jersey, and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (required of all applicants), on or before the closing date of September 26, 2025Applications will only be accepted via this link. 

Office of Alternative and Community Responses

#25-118: Program Specialist Trainee (2 Vacancies - Law Enforcement-Led Alternative Policy and Programming Bureau – Trenton or Newark, NJ )
These classified/unclassified positions are open to applicants who meet the requirements. If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-118, 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 April 29, 2025. Applications will only be accepted via this link

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

#25-109: Confidential Assistant (Executive Staff – Cedar Knolls, NJ)
This unclassified position is open to applicants who meet the requirements.  If qualified, please upload a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-109, a current resume, and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation on or before the closing date of May 9, 2025. Applications will only be accepted via this link.

#25-127: Deputy Attorney General 3 (Integrity Bureau – Cedar Knolls, Trenton, OR Cherry Hill NJ)
This unclassified position is open to attorneys who meet the requirements.  If qualified, please upload a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-127, a current resume including bar admissions with dates, copy of NJ Certificate of Good Standing, a copy of your final unofficial undergraduate and JD transcripts, a legal writing sample and/or foreign degree evaluation on or before the closing date of May 23, 2025. Applications will only be accepted via this link. Division of Criminal Justice employees need only send a resume and cover letter.

#25-125: Deputy Attorney General 2 (Deputy Bureau Chief) (Corruption Bureau – Cedar Knolls, NJ) (REPOST)
This unclassified position is open to attorneys who meet the requirements.  If qualified, please upload a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #25-125, a current resume including bar admissions with dates, copy of NJ Certificate of Good Standing, a copy of your final unofficial undergraduate and JD transcripts, a legal writing sample and/or foreign degree evaluation on or before the closing date of May 21, 2025. Applications will only be accepted via this link. This is a repost of vacancy announcement #25-037; previous applicants need not reapply.  Division of Criminal Justice employees need only send a resume and cover letter.

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.

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