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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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 4-3.11 - last updated February 19, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-30-institutions-and-agencies/nj-st-sect-30-4-3-11.html
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