Security Officer- PHS at Pennsauken Public Schools

Date:        September 12, 2025
From:       Office of Superintendent
Subject:    Vacancy           
Position:   Security Officer – PHS

Pennsauken Public Schools is an urban/suburban Pre-K to 12^th grade school district of approximately 5,000 students located in Camden County, New Jersey   
 
Responsibilities:

• Patrols district buildings and grounds to protect against illegal entry, acts of violence vandalism, illegal drug activity, arson and theft
• Conducts regular inspections of windows, door, and other points of entry to ensure they are secured
• Patrols school grounds to observe unauthorized persons or vehicles, parking violations, and overall security of the outside area including exterior lighting and emergency access routes
• Checks identification of pupils, staff and visitors entering the school
• Detains unauthorized persons, calls for police assistance in accordance with the district’s security plan/crisis management plan
• Participates in the district’s/school’s emergency and crisis management plan as assigned
• Notifies police, fire department or other appropriate authority of any situation requiring immediate attention
• Records all observations and conditions, and reports unusual occurrences or property damage to superiors and documents rule violations
• Submits written reports of all incidents of vandalism, violence, illegal drug activity and security violations
   

• Seeking Retired Police Officers
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license
• Experience in law enforcement, school security and/or public safety
• Knowledge of security measures, fire preventions and crowd control
• Ability to maintain order and to work with groups and individuals on matters of security and crisis management
• MUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement
• New Jersey State residency requirements for public employees in effect

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