Armed Security Officer/Residency Officer

Position Type:
Security

Date Posted:
7/16/2025

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
09/01/2025

Closing Date:
11/29/2025
TITLE: ARMED SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER/RESIDENCY OFFICER

QUALI FICATIONS:

1. Possession of a valid State of NJ Permit to Carry a Handgun for Retired Law Enforcement Officers
2. Possession of a valid Retired Pollice Officer Identification Card
3. Possession of a valid NJ Driver's License
4. Annual certification of good health signed by licensed physician to include certification for physician that applicant can perform the duties of this job description. Submission to substance abuse screening and random testing.
5. Knowledge of rules and regulations of the school district and the laws of the City of Garfield and ability to perform assigned duties.
6. Interest in working with all students and establishing positive relationships with administration, staff, and students.
7. Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
8. Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
9. Ability to establish and maintain successful relationships and collaborate with all members of the educational community.
10. Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations regarding child welfare.
11. Maintains confidentially as required and appropriate
12. Demonstrate strong computer skills, a working knowledge of computer systems including video management system (VMS), student database system, the internet, excel, word processing, etc.
13. Effective problem-solving, human relations and communication skills.
14. Must have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
15. Bilingual preferred
16. Required criminal history check and proof of
17. U.S. citizenship or resident alien status.
18. Knowledge of child welfare and compusory education laws and regulations and minimum experience as determined by the Board.
19. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with children and adults, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.

REPORTS TO: Director of Security, Building Principal or Designee, Superintendent, Business Administrator

JOB GOAL:
To provide security and protection for students, staff, and school property.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The duties of this job require the following physical activities: walking, sitting, standing, reaching, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, and visual acuity. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Comply with all the rules and regulations associated with the policy and procedures of the district and Administrative Code N.J.S.A. 2C:39:6 Retired Law Enforcement Officer Program (RPO)
2. Assess the situation and notify local police immediately while using best judgement to respond appropriately to protect the safety and well-being of staff and students.
3. Collaborates with the Garfield Police Department and assists law enforcement officials when necessary, according to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the school district, the Garfield Police Department and Bergen County Prosecutors Office.
4. Provides security and surveillance of the entire areas assigned, including school, school grounds and parking lot.
5. Notes and reports irregularities, issues with student behavior, dangerous practices, hazardous conditions, accidents, fires, and other circumstances which affect he health and welfare of students and staff to the Building Principal, Director of Security or Designee.
6. Escorts students throughout the building when necessary.
7. Participates and assumes responsibilities in directing staff/students during school safety drills
8. Takes necessary action to correct all issues in keeping with established procedures and district protocols and reports to the Building Principal, Director of Security, or designee.
9. Maintains control of crowds during school functions.
10. Insurers all visitors entering the schools or on school property are properly signed in through the electronic software tracking program in accordance with established procedures and district protocols.
11. Announce all visitors to the appropriate staff and escort them to the desired location.
12. Provides general assistance to all persons, including information regarding locations, special events, regulations, provisions of the school district policy and other matters.
13. Checks the condition of the buildings and takes appropriate steps to protect them from danger and theft.
14. Takes needed action as to suspicious persons and conditions and reports significant actions, occurrences and conditions to the Building Principal, Director of Security, or designee.
15. Provides armed protection when large sums of money are in transit.
16. Administer first aid in the case of accidents or emergencies.
17. Prepares clear, accurate and informative reports of significant events, activities, and conditions.
18. Must wear district issued uniform and specified identification.
19. Participates in building and or district level professional development as required by the Superintendent and continually improves professional knowledge and skills related to security management.
20. Reviews video management system (VMS) and will not permit anyone to view video surveillance without the prior consent of the Building Principal, Director of Security, or designee.
21. Must comply with all requirements as set forth by the Standard Operations Procedure for Armed School Security Officers.
22. Any other duties assigned by Administration.
23. Maitains daily contact with all schools to monitor undocumented absences and excessive tardiness; confers with parents and makes home calls when necessary.
24. Supervises the keeping of daily attendance registers and tardiness records.
25. Collates monthly attendance reports and prepares an annual report on attendance and related matters.
26. Confers regularly with building principals, school nurses, teachers and child study team members regarding students who are chronically absent/tardy.
27. Handles all court matters pertaining to attendance problems; prepares necessary reports; and attends pre-trial conferences and/or court sessions as required.
28. Investigates challenges to students' legal residence in accordance with law and Board policy.
29. Performs all duties specified in state law, administration code and in accordance with Board policy and procedures.
30. Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Ten Months - Part -time (29.5 hours a week) pay rate is $35.00 an hour

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations

Application Procedure:
All interested candidates must apply online. All certifications, resume, letters of reference, praxis scores and transcripts must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position in the Garfield School District. Do not mail these documents. Once you submit an application, you will receive an email confirmation. This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if it was received. All candidates of interest will be contacted by the hiring administrator.

Selection Procedure:
Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring administrator to schedule an interview. Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position, or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position, or employment.

The Garfield Board of Education is Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt


Date: 07/08/2026