School Security Officer

Job Description: Security Personnel promotes attitudes of student responsibility; assists with the safety of students and staff and the security of the facilities; assists in providing protection for all students, staff, and property within the limitations of N.J.S.A. 18 A: 6-1 and N.J.S.A. 18a: 25-2. Essential Duties: Enforces, with the assistance of appropriate staff member, all school rules and regulations which pertain to the safety and welfare of students and staff. Monitors buildings and grounds, including entrances, exits, halls, lavatories, locker rooms, gym, auditorium, cafeteria, etc. Possesses awareness of the building procedure to follow in the event of an emergency or disaster. Notifies the building administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous or unusual situations. Monitors and assists students upon entering the school during morning arrival and leaving the school during afternoon dismissal. Ensures a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with on-time arrival to class and to assigned locations. Assists with supervision in the breakfast and lunch periods. Assists disruptive students and removes them from class, when necessary, escorting them to the proper supervisor. Reports all incidents of loitering, damage, and or unlawful activity to the proper authorities, with significant information. Notifies immediately appropriate personnel of evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or anabolic steroids. Promotes student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model, dressing and grooming professionally. Displays ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school. Protects confidentiality of records and information about staff/students and uses discretion when required to share any such information. Encourages students to wear identification badges. Exhibits a personality that demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community. Demonstrates excellent integrity and good moral character and initiative. Be current and up to date on all required training. Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime and weekends. Attends department meetings as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Security, the Building Principal, his/her designee, or other appropriate Building/District Administrators. Reports to Director of Security or Designee and/or Building Administrator. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Valid Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) License, required. AED / CPR Certified preferred (must be willing to obtain upon employment). One year or more of progressively responsible experience in a security-related field. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $33,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: Perth Amboy, NJ 08861: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person