We are Hiring

Apply today at www.state.nj.us/CSC. 

Minimum requirements: 

• Valid New Jersey driver's license
• Be at least 18 years of age 
• Received a high school diploma or GED
• Be a resident of Middlesex County
• Be a US citizen
• Pass a written, oral, and verbal evaluation as prescribed by the NJ Civil Service Commission

Opportunities include: 

• Courthouse security 
• Community Awareness
• Transportation 
• Bereau of Criminal Identification
• Investigations/fugitive squad
• K-9 unit
• Civil process
• Internal affairs 

The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office is a NJ Department of Civil Service Agency. Please monitor the NJ Department of Civil Service website for upcoming test dates and job opportunities.

Training

Once an individual successfully passes all the prescreening requirements and is hired as a Middlesex County Sheriff’s Officer or Investigator they must first complete three phases of training. During the first two phases of training, they are considered a recruit.

The first phase of training consists of in-house pre-academy training that lasts approximately two weeks. During this phase of training, the recruit will be trained in military commands, movements, appropriate responses, and acceptable police academy demeanor.

The second phase of training for recruits is the successful completion of the 24-week Police Academy. During these 24 weeks, the recruits are trained in all the necessary areas required to be considered certified NJ Police Officers. This includes but is not limited to, meeting the very high daily standards in the areas of physical fitness, academics, military drills, marching, movements, and firearms proficiency. Once the recruit successfully completes this phase of training and graduates from the Police Academy, they are considered an officer/investigator.

The final phase of training is a 9-week field training program. During this final phase of training the officer/investigator will work with various certified Field Training Officers within every division of the Sheriff’s Office.

Their training will continue on a state-mandated basis throughout their careers in order to enable them to carry out their daily duties in the safest, courteous, and professional manner possible.