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Employment Information

The Ocean County Department of Corrections hires the best and brightest in all applicable job titles. Career opportunities include County Correction Officer; Counselor, Penal Institution; Aide, Penal Institution and a variety of other essential clerical and support titles.

All hiring is coordinated through the New Jersey Civil Service Commission through competitive exams or through the intergovernmental transfer program.

Information about these programs is available through the New Jersey Civil Service Commission website.

Correction Officers who are eligible for intergovernmental transfer can contact Detective Lt.. Michael DeLanoy at (732) 929-2043, ext. 3386.


News/Updates

Ocean County Department of Corrections in full compliance with N.J.A.C.10A:31
In June 2026, the Department of Corrections, through its office of County Services, conducted an inspection on the Ocean County Department of Corrections.

As a result of this inspection, the County of Ocean was found to be in full compliance with the requirements of N.J.A.C 10A:31.

Congratulation on this achievement and we commend our staff for efforts made in preparation for the inspection.
2025 Internal Affairs Summary
2025 Internal Affairs Summary
Internal Affairs: 2025 Snapshot
This sheet contains some top-line facts and figures for Internal Affairs cases closed in 2025.
Detailed breakdowns can be found in the subsequent pages.
Major Discipline Report 2025
Major Discipline Report 2025

Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive No. 2022-14


Important Notice: Scam Alert
Important Notice: Scam Alert
The Ocean County Department of Corrections has been informed of a fraudulent scam targeting the families of incarcerated individuals. Scammers have been contacting family members, claiming that money is required for the release of their loved ones.
Please be advised:
The Ocean County Department of Corrections will never request payment over the phone.

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