TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County officially welcomed a new class of twelve corrections officers during a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the county administration complex.
Commissioner Virginia Haines administered the oath of office, congratulating the recruits as they joined the ranks of the Ocean County Department of Corrections.
Each officer pledged to uphold the safety and integrity of the county’s correctional system, marking the start of their public service careers.
The Ocean County Board of Commissioners commended the officers for their commitment to community service and thanked them for taking on a demanding and essential public safety role.
Ceremony marks next generation of county officers
County officials said the new hires represent the continued effort to maintain strong staffing levels within the correctional facility while promoting professionalism and accountability among its ranks. Family members, colleagues, and law enforcement leaders attended the ceremony to show support.
Commissioner Haines, addressing the group, emphasized the importance of teamwork, discipline, and service to the public, telling the officers they now carry “the trust and responsibility of the people of Ocean County.”
Department focuses on training and readiness
The new officers will undergo an extensive training program before being assigned full duty, covering security operations, inmate management, and emergency response procedures. Officials said the department remains focused on maintaining the highest standards of safety and preparedness within the correctional system.
Community pride in new recruits
In a statement following the ceremony, the Board of Commissioners expressed gratitude to the new officers, writing that the county “is proud to have them on the team and wishes them the best in their new roles.”
Twelve new corrections officers were sworn in Wednesday to serve Ocean County, pledging to uphold safety, integrity, and community trust.