id='p761_'>Substitute Security Officers JobID: 761
Position Type:
Security
Date Posted:
7/6/2026
Location:
Branchburg School District
Date Available:
08/31/2026
Closing Date:
08/31/2026
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The following vacancy exists in the Branchburg Township School District for the 2026-2027 school year:
Substitute Security Officers
Dates: August 31, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Per-Diem
Qualifications:
- Retired law enforcement officer in good standing, where required by district policy
- Valid CPR/AED certification required
- Valid New Jersey RPO (Retired Police Officer) permit to carry a handgun applicable to the assignment
- Valid Armed Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) certification
- Must be willing to obtain the New Jersey School Safety Specialist certification
- Prior experience in law enforcement, school security, public safety, emergency management, or a related field preferred
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or appropriate employment authorization
- Candidates must satisfy all New Jersey legal, licensing, permit, training, qualification, and district authorization requirements prior to carrying a firearm on school grounds
Performance Responsibilities:
- Provide a visible, professional security presence throughout assigned school buildings, grounds, parking areas, athletic facilities, and other district property
- Monitor entrances, exits, hallways, common areas, and exterior grounds to support a safe and secure school environment
- Assist with visitor management procedures, including screening, verification, and compliance with district sign-in procedures
- Ensure exterior doors remain secured and address unauthorized access, door propping, or other security concerns promptly
- Respond to security incidents, disturbances, medical emergencies, alarms, suspicious activity, and other safety concerns as directed
- Assist with student arrival, dismissal, parking lot supervision, bus activity, and crowd control during events and activities
- Support administrators during investigations by providing observations, documentation, and security-related information
- Prepare clear, accurate, and timely written reports regarding incidents, hazards, violations, or unusual activity
- Monitor and report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, access-control concerns, security camera issues, or facility security needs
- Assist with emergency drills and implementation of district emergency response protocols, including lockdowns, evacuations, shelter, secure, hold, reunification, and fire drills
- Communicate promptly with the Director of Security, building administration, or designee regarding any significant safety or security concerns
- Work cooperatively with local law enforcement, fire officials, EMS personnel, and other responding agencies as directed
- Utilize security systems and technology, including access control systems, visitor management systems, radios, alarms, and security cameras
- Maintain confidentiality regarding students, staff, investigations, emergency procedures, and district operations
- Enforce school rules, Board policies, administrative regulations, and lawful directives in a fair, professional, and consistent manner
- Attend required meetings, drills, trainings, and professional development activities related to school safety and security
- Strong communication, observation, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in emergency or high-stress situations
- Ability to build positive working relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners
- Strong judgment, professionalism, and situational awareness
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Security, building administrator, or designee
Compensation: $38.00 per hour
Interested candidates should apply online through Applitrack on the District's
website at www.branchburg.k12.nj.us
Deadline to Apply: August 31, 2026
EOE/AA