Greetings from NJ

claylady · 07-12-2007, 12:35 PM

Where's all the NJ folks at? I am a NJ correction sergeant - is there any others from NJ on this site yet?

sgtmcdoc · 07-23-2007, 08:01 AM

Hi Claylady,

I'm Also A Corrections Sergeant In NJ. I'm The Newest Member (SGTMCDOC). Glad To See Another Nj Posting.

kgrace · 07-23-2007, 03:40 PM

i'm considering a career in NJDOC.

any suggestions ?

claylady · 07-27-2007, 07:59 AM

Can't beat the pay or the benefits (at least until our next contract is negotiated). If you haven't taken the civil service test for corrections make sure that you take the next one. If you are considering a career in law enforcement this is a good option.

kgrace · 07-27-2007, 09:14 AM

I understand that the next test is to be announced in December. About when do you think it will be administered ?

sgtlb · 07-27-2007, 09:56 PM

Hudson county Sgt here. How you doing?

claylady · 07-27-2007, 10:37 PM

kgrace, not sure about when they'll test, but I do know that in the next 2 or 3 years the state doc will be loosing approx 1/5 of it's custody staff - so the need will be great soon. so definitely take it whenever it is given.

P.S - If you haven't guessed I am a state DOC SGT.

kgrace · 07-28-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by claylady

kgrace, not sure about when they'll test, but I do know that in the next 2 or 3 years the state doc will be loosing approx 1/5 of it's custody staff - so the need will be great soon. so definitely take it whenever it is given.

P.S - If you haven't guessed I am a state DOC SGT.

Why is it that they will be losing 1/5 of their staff ? Retirement ?

How does the state level compare to the federal level ?

Should I look more towards the one and not the other ?

claylady · 08-02-2007, 11:27 PM

Most will be retirements, along with the normal attrition rate. There were 2 prisons built in 1983 which lead to mass hirings. Those folks will soon be reaching 25 years which will lead to mass retirings. In response to you other question, State Corrections pays better than Federal, at least in NJ. My best advice is to shoot for State, but if Federal comes up first you can always transfer later. Good Luck

sgtmcdoc · 08-06-2007, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kgrace

I understand that the next test is to be announced in December. About when do you think it will be administered ?

KGrace...The announcement is coming out in December/2007 and the test will be administered in late Spring/2008. Thats all the NJDOP website tells you at this time. There are study guides on the site as well to assist you with your preparation.

John (sgtmcdoc)