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Now hiring officers: Starting pay up to $80k and great benefits.
About Working at Essex County Sheriff’s Department
Serving the 34 communities and 750,000 residents of Essex County takes many talented people. New officers will begin working in one of our correctional facilities. From there, many job advancement opportunities become available. The jobs listed below are currently held by correctional officers at the Essex County Sheriff’s Department.
Administration
Apprehension Team
Armorer
Basic Training Academy
Civil Process
Community Corrections
Graffiti Unit
Honor Guard
Housing Intake
K-9
Division
Maintenance
Reintegration
Security Investigations
Tactical Team
Technology & Communications
Training and Staff Development
Transportation
Job Requirements for Corrections Officers
- 19 years of age or over with a valid driver’s license.
- US citizenship, dual US citizenship, or US Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status.
- All applicants are subject to physical fitness test, extensive background investigation, interview process, psychological screening, drugs test.
- Valid license to carry a firearm (Applicants may be in process of obtaining during hiring process but must have valid license to carry prior to graduating academy. If hired prior to age 21, a license must be obtained upon reaching 21 years of age).
- Medical clearance for Basic Training Academy.
- ALL Employees, Vendors and Volunteers must be able to effectively communicate with staff, inmates, and the general public.
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Essex County Sheriff’s Department Career Contacts
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