N.J. Stat. § 30:4-3.11: Requirements for corrections officer

1. A person shall not be appointed as a correctional police officer of any correctional institution assigned, maintained, or operated by the Department of Corrections unless that person:

a. is a citizen of the United States;

b. is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently and has a high school diploma or its equivalent;

c. is sound in body and of good health;

d. is of good moral character; and

e. has not been convicted of any offense which would make the person unfit to perform the duties of the office as evidenced by a criminal history record background check.

L.1991,c.110,s.1; amended 2021, c.305, s.3.