Closing Date: 25th February, 2026
Description:
Under direction of the Port Security Section Commander, performs confidential legislative, legal, compliance, adjudication, and policy-influencing research and administration in conformance with Title 53, as it relates to the New Jersey State Police Port Security Section. Shall also act as liaison between various State Police Units both within and outside of the Port Security Section, NJ Office of the Attorney General, NJ Department of Law, NJ Office of Administrative Law, International Longshoremen's Association, and outside law enforcement agencies.Preference will be given to those who
have graduated from an accredited law school with Juris Doctor (J.D.) or
a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) degree.
Requirements:
- Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with Juris Doctor (J.D.) or a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) degree. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
- Experience: Three (3) years of experience involving legal or legislative research, drafting of rules, regulations, legislation, amendments, and/or the interpretation of statutes.
- Note: Appointees currently matriculating in an accredited law school as an LL.B or J.D. candidate may substitute such enrollment for (3) years of required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Note: The legal specialist may be a full-time law school student working for the state on a limited part-time basis or during periods when law school is not in session.
- Special Note: This appointment is being made to the unclassified service (UA).
- License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
- Resume Note: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented in the resume only. Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in your ineligibility.
Benefits:
- Health and Dental Benefit Plans
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Vision Care Reimbursement
- Deferred Compensation
- 12 Vacation Days, 15 Sick Days, 3 Administrative Leave Days
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Telework available for some positions
- Flexible and Health Savings Accounts
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- Paid Leave for Military Training
- Alternate Work Week (AWP) available for some positions
- Retirement Plans