N.J. Stat. § 30:8-18.1: Requirements for corrections officer at county correctional institution

No person shall be appointed as a corrections officer of any county correctional institution 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;

e. Has not been convicted of any offense which would make him unfit to perform the duties of his office.

L.1991,c.110,s.2.