30:4-3.11 - Requirements for corrections officer - New Jersey Statutes

30:4-3.11.   Requirements for corrections officer 
     No person shall be appointed as a corrections 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;

      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.1.