County Correctional Police Officer Recruit
Correctional Officer
Camden County Department of Corrections - Camden, New Jersey
Jan 4, 2023
- Application Deadline:
- Dec 31, 2023
Salary Information
- Entry Level:
- $49,175.00 annual
- Academy Graduate:
- $53,860.00 annual
- Lateral Transfer:
- $Negotiable annual
- Top Pay:
- $102,500.00 annual
Job Description
++Description:++ Under direction of a supervisor during an assigned tour of duty, performs a wide variety of tasks in support of the safety, security and welfare of inmates, facility personnel and visitors; performs other related duties as required.
++Note:++ The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specifically. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Additional Information
++Examples of Work:++
· Overseeing housing unit daily operations including enforcement of safety and security rules.
· Assisting inmates with requests.
· Documentation of activities.
· Performing security tours.
· Responding to emergency situations.
++Knowledge & Abilities:++
· Ability to understand and follow orders and written directions.
· Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
· Ability to read, write, speak understand and communicate English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
Job Requirements
- Age: 18+
- Education: Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: No Experience required.
· ++Education:++ High school diploma or equivalent.
· ++Age:++Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
· ++Residency:++ Must live in the state of New Jersey.
· ++License:++ Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
· ++Citizenship:++ Must be a citizen of the United States.
·Ability to pass the following examinations:
- Background screening
- New Jersey state toxicology laboratory drug testing
- New Jersey State Police fingerprint criminal records check
- Medical/Physical Evaluation
- Psychological Evaluation
- Correctional Police Officer Training Academy
Contact Information
Sgt. Chris Gormley