School Safety Officer; NBOE

Position Overview

School Safety Officer serves under the direction of the Executive Director of Safety and his/her immediate staff. The officer patrols facilities, buildings, grounds, and other areas of the school as directed, and holds the powers conferred by law on Police Officers in the City of Newark. The officer enforces school and state laws, works closely with Senior Safety Managers and principals to ensure the physical safety of all district personnel and students, and may be responsible for additional duties as required.

• Applicants must hold a commission issued by the Municipal Council of the City of Newark or by the State of NJ granting authority to carry a weapon and carrying police authority within the municipality.

• Be available to meet the needs of the department and flexible enough to work all shifts as needed.
• Restrain violent or disorderly persons who are intent on disturbing school proceedings or harming themselves and others.
• Notify the NBOE Security Command Center of any leave from designated locations and allow the dispatcher to notify the Network Security Supervisor.
• Remove unwilling persons from premises after issuing a verbal warning regarding rules such as disorderly conduct, loitering, or unauthorized presence.
• Patrol on foot the grounds adjacent to school buildings to detect hazards that might impact the safe arrival and departure of staff and students.
• Give verbal warnings to individuals regarding regulations such as disorderly conduct, loitering, smoking, or entry without proper passes.
• Appear in court as a witness to testify against persons charged with vandalism, theft, and other misconduct on school property.
• Patrol the immediate vicinity of the school if directed by the Network Security Supervisor and assigned a vehicle.
• Seize contraband material or stolen property and detain suspects for questioning.
• Attend roll call with other school security personnel for work assignments and uniform inspection.
• Report orally and in writing to the supervisor all incidents that occur on duty.
• Respond to school‑wide emergency situations.
• Patrol by car if assigned and directed areas adjacent to school buildings to detect and deter conduct such as truancy, loitering, and other safety issues.
• Stand on post and maintain orderly flow of individuals entering and leaving assigned areas.
• Collect and analyze relevant data to inform safety and security practices.
• Request verbal or written information from individuals regarding destination, identity, and nature of visit.
• Patrol school corridors as directed.
• Work collaboratively with the School Security team to provide a safe and orderly environment.
• Follow a detailed written schedule as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Familiarity with New Jersey safety and emergency planning requirements.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to identify challenges and actively work to find solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with school leaders, colleagues, and partners.
• Knowledge of the Newark Board of Education Policy regarding restorative practice.
• Knowledge of security measures in detaining persons.
• Knowledge of procedures useful in making arrests and prosecuting individuals.
• Ability to follow the prescribed procedures of the Newark Board of Education.
• Knowledge of the procedures and problems in enforcing relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A passionate belief in the mission of NBOE and commitment to creating a safe learning environment for all Newark students.

Executive Director of Safety

• Salary: $55,600 – $67,200
• Employment Period:
  Twelve (12) months
• Union Affiliation:
  Unaffiliated

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full‑time staff, including medical and prescription drug plans, employer‑paid dental and vision coverage, an array of wellness and voluntary benefit programs, and paid time off. All employees receive paid personal and sick days, as well as vacation days for twelve‑month employees. For details, see the NBOE Human Resources website.

The Newark Board of Education is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.