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  • County Corrections Officer

  • Essex County Corrections
  • Newark, New Jersey 07175 United States View Map

Summary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: US Citizen At least 18years old High School Graduate / Vocational Must possess valid NJ driver's license Must pass comprehensive background check Must pass physical agility test Must pass drug test Must pass psychological exam On-Site Recruitment on Thursday, Oct 8th 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon Essex County One-Stop 50 South Clinton Street Third Floor East Orange New Jersey 07018 Employee Benefits Vacation Time 12 days (year 1-4) 15 days (year 5-10) 20 days (year 11-19) 25 days (year 20+) Starting Salary $51,369 Top Pay Reached at Year 6 Step 1 $60,371 Step 2 $69,374 Step 3 $78,375 Step 4 $87,377 Step 5 $96,380 Step 6 $105,379 Enrollment in the NJ Police and Fire Pension Plan (up to age 35) College Increment Bonus in addition to your annual salary 30 college credits = $2,460 60 college credits = $4,920 Bachelor's Degree = $6,050 Medical & Dental insurance

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: US Citizen At least 18years old High School Graduate / Vocational Must possess valid NJ driver's license Must pass comprehensive background check Must pass physical agility test Must pass drug test Must pass psychological exam On-Site Recruitment on Thursday, Oct 8th 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon Essex County One-Stop 50 South Clinton Street Third Floor East Orange New Jersey 07018 Employee Benefits Vacation Time 12 days (year 1-4) 15 days (year 5-10) 20 days (year 11-19) 25 days (year 20+) Starting Salary $51,369 Top Pay Reached at Year 6 Step 1 $60,371 Step 2 $69,374 Step 3 $78,375 Step 4 $87,377 Step 5 $96,380 Step 6 $105,379 Enrollment in the NJ Police and Fire Pension Plan (up to age 35) College Increment Bonus in addition to your annual salary 30 college credits = $2,460 60 college credits = $4,920 Bachelor's Degree = $6,050 Medical & Dental insurance

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