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New Jersey Department of Corrections

New Jersey State Correctional Officer

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What they do

A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$62,815 / year median in New Jersey

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

Job Order Number:
NJ1500837
Job Title:

New Jersey State Correctional Officer

Company:
New Jersey Department of Corrections Location:

Randolph, NJ

Salary:

$55,081.00 to $123,800.00 Yearly

Education:

GED

Experience:

Information Not Provided

Hours:
Duration:

Full Time, Regular

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