Correctional Officer jobs in Toms River, NJ

Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Correctional Officer
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Cologne, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons?To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care.

    You have a vital role in that mission. You are valued and trained to be prepared. You are rewarded beyond benefits with careers that offer endless professional potential and personal growth.
    Together, we are the Bureau of Prison.


    Recruitment Incentives:
    A 10% Relocation Incentive *Certain Locations Only. See job announcement for more details.

    Benefits
    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

    As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

    Health Insurance
    Dental and vision insurance
    Life insurance
    Long-term care insurance
    Flexible spending accounts
    Early law enforcement retirement in 20-25 years
    Paid time off, federal holidays, and sick leave

    Duties of a Correctional Officer

    As a FBOP Correctional Officer, you're someone working to affect change, inside the hearts and minds of adults in custody while building your career.

    At the FBOP, your job has greater impact—it shows how working on the inside of prison builds a better society on the outside.



    You have the important mission to:
    Enforce rules and regulations governing facility security.
    Provide supervision, care and correctional treatment ofadults in custody.

    Drive maintenance of institution security, contributing to the health and welfare of the adults in custody and the promotion of good public relations.

    Ensure adults in custody accountability and conduct to make sure judicial sanctions are carried out.
    Ability to objectively evaluate situations and make sound judgements.

    From time to time, may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force to maintain safety and security of the facility.

    During institution emergencies, may be required to work irregular hours, Sundays, holidays or unexpected overtime.

    Incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.

    Information as to operations and procedures is provided by post orders, FBOP program statements, local supplements, custodial manual, internal correspondence and employee meetings.

    At the Federal Bureau of Prisons, being a Correctional Officer goes beyond the uniform and a set of keys.

    At more than 120 federal prisons, our team of officers upholds the safety of our facilities, our communities, and our country.

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Security Officer
  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Manahawkin, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview"Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture ro...
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Surveillance Officer
  • Bally's Atlantic City Casino Resort
  • Atlantic, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Understands and responds to internal guests needs. Communicates in a friendly, respectful and understandable manner. Politely gives consistent, timely and accurate information and finds answer when un...
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Surveillance Officer
  • Bally's
  • Atlantic, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Understands and responds to internal guests needs. Communicates in a friendly, respectful and understandable manner. Politely gives consistent, timely and accurate information and finds answer when un...
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Security Officer
  • SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
  • Manahawkin, NJ PART_TIME
  • “Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in ...
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Protection Officer
  • U.S. Secret Service
  • Rehoboth, DE FULL_TIME
  • Joining the Secret Service, Office of Protective Operations, will allow you to support security assignments to mitigate threats and provide access control to facilities, protectee residences, and/or o...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Security Officer - 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM shift - Full Time
  • Reldan
  • Fairless Hills, PA
  • We are seeking an individual to be part of a global fine metal refining and recycling operation. This person will be an ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Judiciary Secretary 1 Confidential
  • New Jersey Courts
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • Salary: $47,065.28 - $66,536.30 Annually Location : New Brunswick, NJ Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2024-09638 Central...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DOL #24-171: Investigator (Trenton)
  • New Jersey Attorney General's Office
  • Trenton, NJ
  • The New Jersey Attorney General’s office is looking for Investigators for the Division of Law in Trenton, NJ. There are ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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EMR Certified Security & Emergency Services Officer- Flex and FT Positions Available!
  • Erickson Senior Living
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • Location: Seabrook Village by Erickson Senior Living Seabrook is a beautiful 98-acre continuing care retirement communit...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Loss Prevention Investigator
  • Six Flags Great Adventure
  • Jackson, NJ
  • Key Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct Pre-Employment Background interviews in accordance with Corporate Loss Preventi...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director/Sr Research Investigator/Research Investigator, QSP & PBPK Methods
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Princeton, NJ
  • **Working with Us** Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. B...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Coordinator RN- Emergency Services
  • Prime Healthcare
  • Bristol, PA
  • Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professional committed to our core values of quality, compassion and co...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Vehicle Patrol>
  • Colonial Security Services
  • Trenton, NJ
  • [Security Guard / Safety Officer] - Generous Pay & Benefits / PT & FT Shifts - As Security Vehicle Patrol you'll: Conduc...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

Toms River is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. Its mainland portion is also a census-designated place of the same name, which serves as the county seat of Ocean County.[22][23] Formerly known as the Township of Dover, in 2006 voters approved a change of the official name to the Township of Toms River, adopting the name of the largest unincorporated community within the township. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township had a total population of 91,239, with the township ranking as the 8th-most-populous municipality in the state in 2010 (after having been ranked 7...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$48,998 to $61,068
Toms River, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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Depending upon the employer, the salary of a corrections officer may escalate quickly after reaching certain milestones.
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Correctional Officer in Wilmington, NC
They must be aware of their surroundings at all times and these officers are required to report any inmate violations in jail or prison rules and regulations.
October 24, 2019
Correctional Officer in Gastonia, NC
From working for local prisons which may require only a high school diploma to working for federal prisons that may require a 4-year college degree, it takes serious time commitment to become a correctional officer.
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