Thank you for your recent inquiry into the Essex County Sheriff’s Department. Acquiring information about our department is the first step in a what could be a very competitive and lucrative career. Correctional officers supervise the daily activities of inmates, ensuring that inmates obey the rules and regulations of the facility. They must also ensure the whereabouts of all inmates at all times. On any given day, officers search inmates for contraband, such as weapons and drugs, settle disputes between …

Essex County Sheriff’s Department is seeking individuals interested in joining a multi-cultural, multi-talented, well-trained department of correctional professionals. Correction officers provide care, custody and control of sentenced inmates and pre-trial detainees. The Essex County Sheriff’s department encourages constant growth and progression of its employees in their career paths by making several different avenues available within and outside the walls of our department. We offer the ability to advance from Correctional Officer to Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain and beyond through a competitive …