Fulltime Security Officer

The North Plainfield School District a culturally diverse school district in Somerset County serving 3700 students Pre-K through grade 12 seeks a dynamic enthusiastic and innovative professional for the position of a district Security Officer.

Qualifications Include:

• High School Diploma or higher in any field
• Law enforcement experience preferred
• Knowledge of security measures fire prevention crisis management and crowd control
• Knowledge of current laws procedures and board policies regarding search and seizure activities and procedures used in making arrests and prosecuting violators
• Ability to maintain order and to work with groups and individuals on matters of security and crisis management
• High interpersonal relationship skills in dealing with fellow professionals students and parents

Responsibilities Include:

• Patrolling district buildings and grounds to protect against illegal entry acts of violence vandalism illegal drug activity arson and theft
• Conducting regular inspections of windows doors and other points of entry to ensure that they are secure
• Patrolling school grounds to observe unauthorized persons or vehicles parking violations and overall security of the outside area including exterior lighting and emergency access routes
• Checking identification of pupils staff and visitors entering the school
• Detaining unauthorized persons; calling for police assistance in accordance with the districts security plan/crisis management plan; notifying police fire department or other appropriate authority of any situation requiring immediate attention
• Providing for the safety and security of students and personnel while on school grounds
• Enforcing district rules and regulations regarding safety and security

Salary: $40000 (minimum) to $46000 (maximum) commensurate with experience

Benefits as per contract: Medical dental flexible spending tuition reimbursement paid time off

The North Plainfield School District welcomes your interest and looks forward to reviewing your application!

EOE/AA