Interested in Joining NJDOC?
Start on the path to become a NJDOC Correctional Police Officer TODAY! Get the Application process started below.
Begin Your Application Process
To begin the Application process, follow the link below.
***PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION MORE THAN ONCE.***
Your response will be sent directly to one of our Recruitment Officers, who will contact you with next steps. Once submitted, please be sure to check all e-mail inboxes/folders (i.e. SPAM, Clutter, Junk, etc.) for an e-mail response from NJDOC.
Your Application
Once you begin the process above, you will be directed to a link to download the Application for Employment, which will be required to be completed for your Step 1 – Pre-Employment Processing Appointment.
One of our Recruitment Officers will contact you directly to ensure you have accessed/received the Application.
When a Recruitment Officer connects with you, they will also schedule an official Step 1 – Pre-Employment Processing Appointment, where you will be required to bring/submit your completed Application (no exceptions) and receive information about the next steps in the process.
- ALL RESPONSES MUST BE LEGIBLE.
- ALL RESPONSES MUST BE COMPLETED IN BLACK INK.
- You may either type your responses OR print/handwrite your responses directly on the Application itself.
NOTE: Please direct all questions and inquiries through our Contact Form. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.