Top 29 School security Jobs in New Jersey

School Safety Officer (NBOE)
Newark Board of Education —Newark, NJ
- $55,600 - $67,200 a year
- Call employer
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Substitute Security Officer
Camden City School District —Camden, NJ
- $118.13 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to sit for extended periods
5d
School Security Officer
New Brunswick Public Schools —New Brunswick, NJ
- $40,261 - $47,106 a year
- Public school
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
School Safety Officer (Part-Time)
Teaneck Public Schools —Teaneck, NJ
- $26.80 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Public school
Substitute Security Guard
Toms River Regional Schools —Toms River, NJ
- High school
- Word processing
- Office
SECURITY GUARD - PART-TIME
Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools —Wayne, NJ
- $18.70 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Entry level
Security Officer
Willingboro Township Public Schools —Willingboro, NJ
- $29,480 - $43,510 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- High school
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
School Security Officer
Camden City School District —Camden, NJ
- $27,256 - $48,968 a year
- High school diploma or GED
- Public school
- Entry level
8d
Safety and Security Officer
Princeton Day School —Princeton, NJ
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
SCHOOL TRAFFIC GUARD
Township of Woodbridge —Woodbridge, NJ
- $19 an hour
- Driver's License
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
Quick Apply
Unarmed Security Officer for School Location
Doyle Security Services, Inc. —Bloomfield, NJ
- Up to $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Armed Security Guard
Garfield School District —Garfield, NJ
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Word processing
- Mid-level
Security Monitor - Substitute
West Windsor Plainsboro Regional School District —West Windsor, NJ
- $22.22 an hour
- Part-time
- Public school
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
Unarmed Security Officer for a School
Doyle Security Services, Inc. —Bloomfield, NJ
- Up to $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Security Officer – Substitute
Egg Harbor Township School District —Egg Harbor Township, NJ
- $20.85 - $30.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Classroom
- Office
Substitute Security Guards
Hillside Public Schools —Hillside, NJ
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Entry level
Substitute School Safety Officers
Neptune Township School District —Neptune City, NJ
- $134 a day
- Online Application
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Fingerprint clearance
Campus Safety Officers (Full Time) - TBD
Franklin Township Public Schools —Township of Franklin, NJ
- $22.77 - $26.03 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
School Traffic Guard – Public Safety
Township of Irvington —Irvington, NJ
- $16 an hour
- Online Application
- English
- Children
- Public school
2026-2027 Substitute Armed School Security Officers
Manalapan Englishtown Regional Schools —Manalapan, NJ
- $26.92 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Senior level
- Employee assistance program

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School Safety Officer (NBOE)

Newark Board of Education -
Newark, NJ

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Job Details

$55,600 - $67,200 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Firearms License

Full Job Description

JobID: 2063

Position Type:
Non Instructional - All Titles/School Safety Officer

Date Posted:
2/19/2025

Location:
Security Services - 360

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

SCHOOL SAFETY OFFICER
Office of Safety and Security

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of School Safety Officer within the Office of Safety and Security.

The School Safety Officer serves under the direction of the Executive Director of Safety and his/her immediate staff. The School Safety Officer will patrol the facilities, buildings, grounds and other areas of the school as directed. The School Safety Officer must have all the powers conferred by law on Police Officers in the City of Newark and be able to enforce school, state laws and the apprehension of offenders. The School Safety Officer will play an integral role in achieving the mission and goals of Newark Board of Education (NBOE) by providing all Newark's students with a safe and secure place to learn. The School Safety Officer works closely with the Senior Safety Managers and Principals to help ensure the physical safety of all district personnel and students. This position may also be responsible for other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Applicants will be required to have a Commission issued by the Municipal Council of the City of Newark or by the State of NJ granting the authority to carry a weapon and have police authority within the boundaries of the municipality.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The School Safety Officer will support the work of the Office of Safety in a number of ways, including but not limited to:

1. Shall be available to meet the needs of the department and flexible enough to work all shifts as needed.
2. Restrain violent or disorderly persons who are intent on disturbing school proceedings or harming themselves and others.
3. Anytime School Safety Officers need to leave their designated locations, notification is required to be made to the NBOE Security Command Center. The assigned dispatcher will then notify the assigned Network Security Supervisor.
4. Remove unwilling persons from premises after issuing a verbal warning regarding a rule violation concerning disorderly conduct, loitering, or unauthorized.
5. Patrol on foot, grounds adjacent to school buildings in order to detect hazards that might impact the safe arrival and departure of staff and students.
6. Give verbal warnings to individuals of regulations such as those pertaining to disorderly conduct, loitering, smoking, or entry without proper passes in order to assure the enforcement of rules intended to protect the school and its occupants.
7. Appear in court as a witness to testify against persons charged with vandalism, theft and other misconduct on school property.
8. Patrol the immediate vicinity of the school if directed by Network Security Supervisor and assigned a vehicle.
9. Seize contraband material or stolen property and detain suspects for questioning.
10. Attend roll call with other school security personnel to listen to the announcement of work assignments and uniform inspection.
11. Report orally and in writing to the supervisor all incidents that occur on their tour of duty.
12. Respond to school wide emergency situations.
13. Patrol by car if assigned and directed areas adjacent to school buildings in order to detect and deter conduct such as truancy, loitering and any other issues that might impact the safety of staff, students, and visitors.
14. Stand on post and maintain orderly flow of individuals entering and leaving their assigned area.
15. Collect and analyze relevant data in order to inform safety and security practices.
16. Request verbal or written information from individuals pertaining to their destination, their identity and the nature of their visit.
17. Patrol school corridors as directed.
18. Work collaboratively with the School Security team to provide a safe and orderly environment in the school.
19. Will be assigned and expected to follow a detailed written schedule.
20. Perform other duties as assigned and task assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of the following:

1. Familiarity with New Jersey safety and emergency planning requirements.
2. Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills, including the ability to identify challenges and actively work to find solutions.
3. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with school leaders, colleagues and other partners.
4. Knowledge of the Newark Board of Education Policy regarding Restorative Practice.
5. Knowledge of security measures in detaining persons.
6. Knowledge of the procedures which are useful in making arrests and prosecuting individuals.
7. Ability to follow the prescribed procedures of the Newark Board of Education.
8. Knowledge of the procedures and problems in enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations.
9. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
10. A passionate belief in the mission of NBOE and commitment to creating a safe learning environment for all Newark's students.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Safety

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
1. Salary: $55,600 $67,200
2. Employment Period: Twelve (12) Month
3. Union Affiliation: Unaffiliated

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees. For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: February 19, 2025
Closing Date: February 28, 2025 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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