Security Officer

Close Date: June 7, 2024

Job Title: Security Officer

NJ CSC Job Spec Code & Title: 32261, Security Officer

Job Category: Classified, Competitive, 40 Hour Workweek

Union Description: IFPTE - Security

Class Code: 12

Salary Range: I13/$41,376.01 - $57,951.67

External Salary Range: I13//$41,376.01 - $46,901.23 (Steps 1-4)

The internal salary range is used for applicants who are current NJ state employees with underlying classified status for promotional calculations who meet the requirements below.

The external salary range is used for candidates who are not NJ state employees who meet the requirements below.

Office of Campus Police Services' mission is to provide a safe and secure campus for our community. The Department consists of an Operations and Administrative Office: The Operation Section includes sworn police officers, security officers, and public safety telecommunicators. Services provided by the Operations Section include calls for police services, taking reports of crimes and complaints, student and staff escorts, in addition to many other services. The Administrative Section provides administrative support to the department, which includes record keeping services, providing discovery for attorneys, and processes report requests for involved parties.

Position Summary:

The Office of Campus Police Service is seeking a Security Officer to join the team. The selected candidate will patrol an assigned area of offices, buildings, and grounds including parking areas, and makes the required reports. They will also prevent unauthorized persons from entering the grounds and buildings, and oversee automobiles and trucks entering and leaving the college. The selected candidate will take action as required to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, disorder, and/or damage to state property and equipment, and note and report conditions which constitute dangers and hazards.

Main Responsibilities:

• Protection of buildings, contents and occupants from hazards.

• Provide escorts for students, faculty and staff members as requested on campus.

• Direct traffic in and around the campus and regulate and controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic at designated public intersections to assure safety, reasonably rapid movement, and a minimum of interference.

• Open and close gates, doors, windows, and raises and lowers flags.

• Give assistance when accidents or illness occurs in emergencies and summons the police and /or the fire department as needed.

• Assist the police with the maintenance of order on the campus.

• Take needed action as to suspicious persons and conditions, and report significant actions, occurrences, and conditions.

• May be required to assist with building evacuations during times of danger or drills.

• May be required to work off hours, evening, nights, weekends and holidays.

Requirements:

• Graduation from a high school or vocational high school or possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.

• New Jersey driver's license in good standing.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• May require sitting/standing for extended periods of time.

• May require lifting moderately heavy objects.

• May be required to work outdoors in varied and possibly extreme weather conditions.

Employer Qualifications:

• Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background check and reference checks.

• Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.

About TCNJ:

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

Employee Benefits:

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans

• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program

• Employee and dependant Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program

• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee affinity groups

• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)

• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should apply online at: careers@tcnj.edu and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.

SAME Applicants:

If you are applying under the New Jersey "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references by the closing date listed above to: same@tcnj.edu. For more information on the SAME program visit their website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at: 833-691-0404.