Security Officer

Camden City School District•Camden, NJ

About The Position

School Security Officer The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of School Security Officer . In our District, we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional supports needed to succeed in school and beyond.

Requirements

Successful completion of Class 1, Special Officer training.
Health and physical characteristics suitable for law enforcement duties.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
SORA License required upon entry or within 45 days of hire

Responsibilities

Serve as the responsible person in school buildings to provide for the safety and welfare of students and school personnel under the direction of the Manager, School Operations or Principal and the Office of Safety & Security.
Actively assist in supervising general department in corridors, lunchrooms, restrooms and school grounds during the hours in which schools are in session.
Maintain decorum and order on school grounds and in the vicinity of schools and at school events, as directed by the Manager, School Operations or Principal and the Office of Safety & Security.
Carry out administrative procedures necessary in maintaining safety and welfare including liaison with public safety officials and school officials.
Monitor the buildings at all times, including the monitoring of lavatories periodically during the day.
Comply with the strict regulation against sitting down and socializing.
Respond promptly to the signal for calling the School Security Officer.
Assume the authority of special officer of the City of Camden during those hours and/or at such events when actually working and on duty carrying out the responsibilities of an employee of the District.
Maintain record of incidents.
Present written descriptive reports for major incidents.
Support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Supervisor's designee.