2026-2027 Substitute Armed School Security Officers

Manalapan Englishtown Regional Schools; Manalapan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,595 - 43,574; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District is seeking a Substitute Armed School Security Officer for Manalapan, NJ. This role supports student and staff safety, patrolling buildings and grounds and enforcing access controls.

Availability begins 9/08/2026; closing date 5/18/2027. Applicants must hold a High School diploma (or equivalent), a NJ driver's license, and Armed SORA certification or ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent valid New Jersey driver's license
• 25 years of service in a Law Enforcement and retired in good standing
• Must hold/obtain Armed SORA Certification
• Knowledge of security measures, fire prevention and crowd control
• Ability to maintain order and to work with groups and individuals on matters of security and crisis management
• Must pass psychological testing, drug evaluation, and a criminal history background check
• Possess and maintain a valid State of New Jersey Permit to Carry a Handgun

Responsibilities

• Patrol school facilities and grounds to prevent disruptions, access restricted areas, theft or vandalism.
• Work under supervision of the Director of School Safety and Security, Superintendent or building Principal to carry out duties.

Skills

Security measures

Crisis management

Patrolling

Public safety

Education

High School diploma

Armed SORA Certification (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Position Overview

Substitute Armed School Security Officer – Manalapan, New Jersey. Posted 7/17/2026. Available 9/08/2026. Closing 5/18/2027.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent valid New Jersey driver's license
• 25 years of service in a Law Enforcement and retired in good standing
• Must hold/obtain Armed SORA Certification
• Knowledge of security measures, fire prevention and crowd control
• Ability to maintain order and to work with groups and individuals on matters of security and crisis management
• Must pass psychological testing, drug evaluation, and a criminal history background check
• Possess and maintain a valid State of New Jersey Permit to Carry a Handgun

Responsibilities

To ensure the safety and security of students and staff. Responsible for patrolling school facilities and grounds to prevent disruptive or illegal actions, access to restricted areas, and theft or vandalism. Perform duties as per job description as well as any other duties assigned under the supervision of the Director of School Safety and Security, Superintendent or building Principal.

Terms of Employment

Hourly Rate: $26.92 per hour.

Benefits (if applicable)

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/EOE.