Event Details
Are you or someone you know looking to join New Jersey’s largest law enforcement agency? On Wednesday, October 29, the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) will host a Recruitment Open House at their Conference and Training Center at Jones Farm in Ewing, NJ. This event is free and open to all highly motivated, purpose-driven individuals who are interested in becoming NJDOC Correctional Police Officers.
At the Open House, individuals can meet with NJDOC Recruitment Officers and learn more about the hiring process – from information on salary/benefits and qualifications, to the physical fitness requirements, insights into NJDOC’s Training Academy and the roles and responsibilities of Correctional Police Officers. Individuals can also receive onsite assistance filling out the application and guidance on next steps with the application process.
Individuals will also have the opportunity to meet with officers from specialized units and learn more about the many a variety of unique career paths within the Department, including positions within the nine NJDOC facilities, along with a variety of specialty tracks, including: Special Operations Group, which specializes in K-9s, designated marksmen and critical incident negotiation; Special Investigations Division, which specializes in special victims, fugitive and corrections intelligence; the Office of Emergency Management, which provides advanced security planning for high profile events; and more.
WHAT:
NJDOC Recruitment Open House
WHERE:
NJDOC Conference and Training Center at Jones Farm
721 Bear Tavern Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
2:30 – 7:30 p.m.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Registration for NJDOC’s Recruitment Open House is not required, but is strongly recommended and encouraged – to pre-register, visit: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/yvfvert. For more information about NJDOC’s recruitment process, visit: www.joinnjdoc.gov.
About New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC)
The mission of NJDOC is to advance public safety and promote successful reintegration in a dignified, safe, secure, rehabilitative, and gender-informed environment, supported by a professional, trained, and diverse workforce, enhanced by community engagement. For more information, visit: NJDOC.gov.