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Correctional Police Officer - Pre-Apprenticeship

New Jersey Department Of Corrections
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Program summary

The New Jersey Department of Corrections SkillBridge program offers service members an opportunity to prepare for a career as a Correctional Police Officer.

Roles & job description

Serve With Honor - NJDOC is the largest law enforcement agency in New Jersey, working to improve safety in communities throughout the state. As a NJDOC Correctional Police Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the custody, safety, and care of incarcerated individuals in any NJDOC correctional facilities throughout New Jersey. The Department also boasts a number of specialty law enforcement groups and teams that assist in fostering a safer State.Protect With Pride - As a NJDOC Correctional Police Officer, your goals are simple: To provide public safety and security through the custody and management of individuals incarcerated within the criminal justice system. To ensure the safety and welfare of the staff and incarcerated population.To assist in the rehabilitative efforts for those incarcerated individuals returning to the community.To promote public support for the operations and objectives of the Department of Corrections.

Eligibility notes

Interested applicants will be required to complete the standard pre-employment process. A step-by-step overview of the pre-employment process can be found at: https://www.nj.gov/corrections/joindoc/apply/application-process/

Additional notes

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Interview prep for this program▸
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 121 - 150 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway