General
newjack
What does newjack mean?
A rookie corrections officer — new to the job, easy to read, easier to play. Inmates clock them on day one and the veteran COs aren't much kinder. Title of Ted Conover's classic Sing Sing memoir.
"Don't bother running game on the sarge — try the newjack on B-tier."
Origin
African American slang for a newcomer/novice; popularised in prison context by Ted Conover's 2000 book 'Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing'.
Frequently asked questions
What does newjack mean?
It refers to a green corrections officer (CO) who's still finding the keyhole — in other words, brand new to the job.
How do you use newjack in a sentence?
"The newjack couldn't even get the cell door open on his first shift."
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