County Correctional Police Officer Job at Burlington County Department of Corrections, Mount Holly, NJ

SFExZ0s4SmZobkoweXJ0UUR6VWJ3NHUvcGc9PQ==
  • Burlington County Department of Corrections
  • Mount Holly, NJ

Job Description

Burlington County Department of Corrections are seeking motivated, professional, and dedicated individuals for the position of County Correctional Police Officer. County Correctional Police Officers are responsible for the following: Under supervision, during an assigned tour of duty within an adult county correctional facility or institution, 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.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must be 18 years of age.
  • Must maintain a valid New Jerseys Driver’s license (probationary License not allowed).
  • Must live in New Jersey.
  • Must pass medical and psychological testing.
  • Must pass background investigation.
  • Must pass drug screening.
  • Must be a US Citizen or Naturalized.

Special Qualifications:

Must also be able to successfully complete the following physical assessment prior to attending the police academy:

  • Vertical Jump - 12.5 inches or more.
  • Sit-ups - 22 repetitions in 1 minute.
  • Push-ups - 19 repetitions in 1 minute.
  • 300 meter run - 84 seconds or less.
  • 1.5 mile run - 19 minutes or less.

Candidates must successfully complete a police training course approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission. (Academy and Uniforms are paid for by the department).
Such training includes successful attainment of a satisfactory level of proficiency in the use of firearms.

Starting salary: $60,159.
Max salary: $100,227.

Eligible for Overtime compensation.
Benefits: Pension, paid vacation, accrued sick time, health & dental.
Eligible for promotional testing after 3 years of service.

Schedule & Work Hours:

  • This is an essential position that requires availability for alternating weekends and holidays as scheduled.
  • Officers work a 12-hour Pitman Schedule , which provides a balanced and predictable rotation.

Key Benefits of a Pitman Schedule:

  • Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend off.
  • No more than 3 consecutive workdays.
  • Only 7 workdays in a 14-day period.


This schedule offers extended time off and promotes a healthy work-life balance while maintaining consistent staffing and operational readiness.

Applications must be turned in in person. Please call 609-726-7276 or email bcdocrecruiting@co.burlington.nj.us to set up an appointment.

Job Tags

Full time, Live in,

Similar Jobs

World Street Kitchen

General Manager Restaurant Job at World Street Kitchen

 ...Street Kitchen and Milkjam Creamery. Were a Minneapolis-based restaurant group thats been proudly rooted in Uptown for over a decade...  ...unwavering commitment to hospitality. Were looking for a General Manager who can lead with heart, hustle, and strategic insight as we... 

Massachusetts Eye and Ear

Computational Biology Intern Job at Massachusetts Eye and Ear

 ...Description J unior Bioinformatics Student Researcher (Single-Cell Biology) We are seeking a motivated student with emerging interest...  ...Nice-to-Have Previous coursework in genetics, molecular biology, or data science Familiarity with Jupyter/RStudio... 

Forhyre

Bubble Developer Job at Forhyre

 ...Job Description Job Description At Forhyre, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Bubble Developer to join our team. As a Bubble Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing web applications using the Bubble platform. You... 

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Merchandiser (Red Bull)- Kona / Big Island Job at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

What You Need To Know Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier...

Moore & Paquette Tax Group

Tax Preparer Job at Moore & Paquette Tax Group

 ...Job Description Job Description Full Time and Part Time Tax Preparers. Looking for both Seasonal and Year Round employees. Pay on a Revenue Share Agreement We are a Tax Preparation Firm with an extensive book of individual, partnership and corporate clients...