Security Officer - Armed

Security Officer - Armed JobID: 3500 Position Type: Security/Security - Armed OfficerDate Posted: 10/14/2026Location: District Date Available: 12/01/2026 Closing Date: 10/23/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Security Officer - Armed Reports To: Security Director and Building PrincipalJob Purpose: To provide armed security services as needed by the school principals and district administration. Qualifications-Required:High School Diploma or equivalentMust be certified by a New Jersey Police Training CommissionMust have knowledge of the rules and regulations for school safety in New JerseyMust own a semi-automatic handgun in caliber ranges 9mm to .45 caliberMust have a Level III holsterMust possess an RPO-Retired Police Officer's Right to Carry and meet all training requirementsMust be willing to wear a Level IIIA bullet-proof vest or carrierAbility to prepare reports using appropriate grammarExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent communication skillsAbility to work with school age studentsAbility to diffuse heated situations with studentsAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to follow ordersAbility to be proactive and not reactiveAbility to maintain self-control during intense situationsAbility to relate effectively with all levels of staffMust possess a valid NJ driver's licenseMust be able to pass the Criminal History ReviewMust be able to submit the Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure FormQualifications-Desired:Police or Law Enforcement experienceExperience working in a school settingExperience carrying a firearm around childrenKnowledge of school operationsDuties/Responsibilities:Secures the front desk of the schools' visitor access, student drop off and pick upAssists in the morning and afternoon with student bus drop off, parent drop off locations, and parking lotsPatrols and monitors hallways, stairwells, outside facilities, and other public and unsupervised places for the school to ensure safety and well-being of students and staffEnsures a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with on-time arrival to class and to assigned locationsAssists with the supervision in the lunch periods Removes disruptive students from classes when neededLocates and escorts students to the Assistant Principal's office when requestedAssists the professional staff, police, and emergency personnel in the handling of emergencies or disruptive situationsEnsures students are in compliance with school rules and regulationsProvides escorts for visitors to various locations throughout the buildingProvides security duties as requested to after school and weekend eventsWorking Conditions:Full-Time$32.25/hour as per Board Policy Indoor and outdoor work environmentsOffice environmentClassroom environmentSchool cafeteriaPhysical Requirements: (The physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, when necessaryAbility to restrain a student when necessaryAbility to walk up/down stairsAbility to walk hallways during a required timeAbility to work outside in cold weatherAbility to maintain physical/emotional composure during intense situationsDirect Reports: N/AApplication Procedure:Apply OnlineSelection Procedure:InterviewEgg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer