District Substitute Security Guards

TITLE: SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL SECURITY GUARD
REPORTS TO: Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or better preferred.
• Law Enforcement/Security background.
• Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students and adults.
• Be in good physical condition.
• Required: Criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status.

JOB GOAL: To assist in the health and safety of all students and staff.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the safety and security of New Egypt School District students, faculty, and staff.
• Be a physical presence throughout the school to prevent and deter violence/criminal activity and /or improper behavior that would distract from an educational environment. Also, to be personally accessible to students and staff to enable them to voice their concerns on safety and security issues.
• Consult on emergency procedures for crisis scenarios, the development of plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations on or near the school(s) campus, or involving students in school-related activities.
• Be available upon request for security detail during events after school hours.
• Make him/herself available to assist the building administration in matters related to the safe and orderly operation of the school.
• Collaborate with administration and counselors to identify students and/or situations that may require crisis intervention.
• Actively monitor all school grounds, including but not limited to; parking lots, hallways, bathrooms, cafeteria, and other areas of the building as deemed appropriate.
• Remove unauthorized persons from school property.
• Work cooperatively with the School Resource Officer.
• Document and report incidents of safety/security violations.
• Escort disruptive and/or unruly students from the classroom, cafeteria, etc.
• Interview along with administration, students who:
• have been threatened.
• are the victims of theft.
• have safety concerns.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with state law and provisions of the board's policy on the evaluation of non-certified staff.

APPROVED BY: Plumsted Township Board of Education DATE: September 24, 2008
REVISED: August 14, 2024
Hourly rate: $30.00 per hour