Security Officer - Substitute

Job Title Security Officer – Substitute Reports To Security Coordinator and Building Principal Job Purpose To provide security services on a substitute basis as needed by the school principals and district administration. Opening Information Position Type: Security Date Posted: 7/2/2026 Location: District Date Available: Ongoing Closing Date: 10/01/2026 Qualifications – Required High School Diploma or equivalent Must have knowledge of the rules and regulations for school safety in New Jersey Ability to prepare reports using appropriate grammar Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills Ability to work with school age students Ability to diffuse heated situations with students Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to follow orders Ability to be proactive and not reactive Ability to maintain self-control during intense situations Ability to relate effectively with all levels of staff Must possess a valid NJ driver's license Must be able to pass the Criminal History Review Must be able to submit the Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure Form Qualifications – Desired Police or Law Enforcement experience Certified by a New Jersey Police Training Commission Own a semi-automatic handgun in caliber ranges 9mm to .45 caliber Have a Level III holster Possession of a RPO-Retired Police Officer's Right to Carry and meet all training requirements Willing to wear a Level IIIA bullet-proof vest or carrier Experience working in a school setting Experience carrying a firearm around children Knowledge of school operations Duties/Responsibilities Secures the front desk of the schools' visitor access, student drop off and pick up Assists in the morning and afternoon with student bus drop off, parent drop off locations, and parking lots Patrols and monitors hallways, stairwells, outside facilities, and other public and unsupervised places for the school to ensure safety and well-being of students and staff Ensures a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with on-time arrival to class and to assigned locations Assists with the supervision in the lunch periods Removes disruptive students from classes when needed Locates and escorts students to the Assistant Principal's office when requested Assists the professional staff, police, and emergency personnel in the handling of emergencies or disruptive situations Ensures students are in compliance with school rules and regulations Provides escorts for visitors to various locations throughout the building Provides security duties as requested to after school and weekend events Working Conditions On an as needed basis $20.85/hr (Unarmed) - $30.75/hr (Armed) Indoor and outdoor work environments Office environment Classroom environment School cafeteria Physical Requirements Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, when necessary Ability to restrain a student when necessary Ability to walk up/down stairs Ability to walk hallways during a required time Ability to work outside in cold weather Ability to maintain physical/emotional composure during intense situations Direct Reports N/A Application Procedure Apply Online Selection Procedure Interview EEO Statement Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr