Part Time Security Officer

Position Title:

Security Officer (Part Time) Compensation

$26.39/hour

Under direct supervision of the Director of Security and the School Director to patrol school buildings to ensure a safe and secure building environment, as well as the personal safety of students, staff, and visitors.

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma and completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position
• Successful experience in security, law enforcement, or military preferred; NJ SORA Certification required
• Maintain CPR/AED certification
• Experience working with adolescents is preferred
• Prior to employment, the following must be addressed:
• Required to complete a criminal history background check to prove that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with N.J.S.A 18A:6-7.1.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.2.
• Pass the state-required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.3.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school related matters.
• Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school director finds appropriate and acceptable.

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.
• Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Occasionally requires stooping, bending, or reaching.
• Requires some traveling.

• Provides for the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and School District property in accordance with School District policies to provide an educational climate which is conducive to learning.
• Conducts ongoing security patrols of the building.
• Enforces Board policies regarding smoking, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft, vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, and other school rules and regulations.
• Reports concerns and incidents that may require corrective action to Security Coordinator, Security Manager, School Director, and/or emergency services.
• Encourages appropriate student conduct with regard to school rules and regulations and regulations.
• Assists visitors to the school in receiving proper direction, assists in maintaining log of all visitors, and prevents unauthorized persons from entering the building.
• Monitors exits and prevents unauthorized exits of the building by students.
• Assists school administrators with investigations as assigned.
• Deescalates students involved in altercations and maintains crowd control as needed in accordance with established guidelines regarding the use of force.
• Monitors grounds at dropoff/dismissal to prevent loitering and improper parking of vehicles.
• Monitors surveillance and access control systems.
• Identify and respond to emergencies as per policy and security manual.

Perform any other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification that may be assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Knowledge of best practices in building security and safety.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and codes related to building safety and security, including OSHA, and Electronic Surveillance laws.
• Knowledge of security and alarm systems, electronic surveillance, and related safety and security devices.

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal, security guards and others.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing, security problems as needed.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain a professional, calm and authoritative manner when challenged by students.

• Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to de-escalate and separate students or others involved in altercations. Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

• Uses radio communications equipment.
• Uses computers to create reports, monitor surveillance cameras, and utilize access control system.