Job requirements

Here are the Essex County Sheriff’s Department requirements for all correctional officer candidates:

• 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.