School Security Officer

Central Jersey College Prep CS | Somerset, NJ

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CountySomerset
Posted Date 4/04/2025
Expiration Date5/04/2025
Description

About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as: 

USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016
NJDOE Tier-I Charter School,  2013-2018
US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024
National charter School, 2020
College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024
College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024
Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022
100% graduation rate, 2011- 2024
100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011 

The mission of CJCP is to provide  academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Hiring for School Year 2025-2026

Security Teacher

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Ensuring a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.

  • Monitoring school grounds, controlling access to the building, assisting in emergency situations, and collaborating with school personnel to maintain a safe learning environment. 

  • Responding to incidents, enforcing school policies and regulations, and providing support during drills or crises. 

  • Follows building procedures during emergencies or disasters and ensures they are executed effectively.

  • Notifies building administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous, or unusual situations.

  • Monitors and assists students during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal to ensure a smooth transition.

  • Ensures students move efficiently through the hallways and arrive on time to class or assigned locations.

  • Assists with student supervision during breakfast and lunch periods.

  • Incident management and reporting involves assisting disruptive students by removing them from the classroom and escorting them to the appropriate supervisor or administrator

  • Notifying appropriate personnel when evidence of substance abuse, abuse, neglect, severe medical, social conditions, and potential suicide. 

  • Promoting student responsibility involves modeling positive behavior, maintaining professionalism, ensuring confidentiality, and encouraging students to follow safety protocols.

  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community, while showing integrity and initiative.

  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Security, Building Principal, or other appropriate building/district administrators.

Essential Duties:

  • Communicates responsibly with students, colleagues, and school leadership;

  • Accounts for the whereabouts of students, staff, and visitors 

  • Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;

  • Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

  • Valid Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) License is required.

  • AED/CPR Certification is preferred but must be willing to obtain upon employment.

  • Minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience in a security-related field.

  • NJ Criminal History;

  • Work authorization in the U.S.;

  • Tuberculosis Test;

  • Experience is a plus.

Opportunities at CJCP:

  • A tenure track position;

  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;

  • NJ state pension plan enrollment;

  • Tuition reimbursement assistance;

  • Paid professional development opportunities;

  • Paid time off;

  • Opportunities for extra stipends.

 

Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract

Salary Starting: $33,000.00 per year

County
Somerset
Type of Job (PreK-12 or Higher Ed.)
PreK-12

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