The New Jersey Department of Corrections Central Office

NJ Department of Corrections Headquarters

State Corrections Administration

The New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) Central Office serves as the administrative command center for the state’s prison system. Located at 1300 Stuyvesant Avenue, this facility houses the Office of the Commissioner and the executive leadership responsible for the management of all state correctional institutions, community-based programs, and the stabilization of the offender population. It oversees a vast workforce of correctional police officers and civilian staff. Key operational divisions headquartered here include the Division of Operations, the Division of Administration, and the Office of Internal Affairs, which investigates misconduct and ensures departmental integrity.

Recruitment and Constituent Services

This location functions as a primary hub for the Recruitment Unit, processing applications for future Correctional Police Officers and administrative personnel. It is also the venue for the Office of the Corrections Ombudsman (liaison) and the central records unit. While this is an administrative complex and not a prison, it maintains strict security. Family members seeking information about inmates or wishing to resolve visitation issues often coordinate with specific units located here, though direct inmate visitation does not occur at the Central Office.

Location and Access

The facility is situated in the West Ward of Trenton, near the border with Ewing Township. The complex is known for its high-security perimeter. Visitors must report to the main security gate for clearance. The site is accessible via NJ Transit bus lines running along Stuyvesant Avenue.