Lead Campus Safety Officer - Main Entrance

Princeton Day School; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Day School is seeking a Full-Time Main Entrance Security Guard & Lead Security. This role supports campus safety, attendance management, emergency preparedness, and traffic and parking operations for a school of about 1,200 students, faculty, staff, parents, and visitors.

You will maintain a professional presence at the Main Entrance, respond to routine and emergency situations, coordinate with local authorities, oversee visitor management, and assist with campus operations under the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in security, public safety, or related field preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly visible security presence across campus and manage main entrance.
• Coordinate with local emergency services during incidents.
• Monitor visitor management and access control systems.
• Oversee daily attendance for Upper School students.
• Provide professional, welcoming campus safety presence and support campus operations.

Skills

Campus Safety

Emergency Response

Visitor Management

Attendance Administration

Policy Implementation

Risk Assessment

Investigation Skills

Documentation & Reporting

Professional Judgment

Public Relations

Confidentiality

De-escalation

Computer Proficiency

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Dependability

Overtime Availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Security experience preferred

Supervisory experience preferred

Tools

Security systems

Attendance systems

Visitor management systems

Job description

Princeton Day School is seeking a Full-Time Main Entrance Security Guard & Lead Security. This role supports campus safety, attendance management, emergency preparedness, and traffic and parking operations for a school of about 1,200 students, faculty, staff, parents, and visitors.

You will maintain a professional presence at the Main Entrance, respond to routine and emergency situations, coordinate with local authorities, oversee visitor management, and assist with campus operations under the