Security Officer

Position Type:

Security

Date Posted:

10/26/2023

Location:

Pennsauken High School

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Date: October 26, 2023

From: Office of Superintendent

Subject: Vacancy

Position: Security Officer - PHS

Pennsauken Public Schools is an urban/suburban Pre-K to 12th grade school district of approximately 5,000 students located in Camden County, New Jersey

Responsibilities:

• Patrols district buildings and grounds to protect against illegal entry, acts of violence vandalism, illegal drug activity, arson and theft

• Conducts regular inspections of windows, door, and other points of entry to ensure they are secured

• Patrols school grounds to observe unauthorized persons or vehicles, parking violations, and overall security of the outside area including exterior lighting and emergency access routes

• Checks identification of pupils, staff and visitors entering the school

• Detains unauthorized persons, calls for police assistance in accordance with the district's security plan/crisis management plan

• Participates in the district's/school's emergency and crisis management plan as assigned

• Notifies police, fire department or other appropriate authority of any situation requiring immediate attention

• Records all observations and conditions, and reports unusual occurrences or property damage to superiors and documents rule violations

• Submits written reports of all incidents of vandalism, violence, illegal drug activity and security violations

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid New Jersey driver's license

• Experience in law enforcement, school security and/or public safety

• Knowledge of security measures, fire preventions and crowd control

• Ability to maintain order and to work with groups and individuals on matters of security and crisis management

• MUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement

• New Jersey State residency requirements for public employees in effect

Terms: Salary to be determined by the board.

Applications are accepted on-line only. To apply, go to www.pennsauken.net and choose employment.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, references and application certifications. Incomplete applications will

not be considered.

Deadline for Application: Until Filled

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