School Security

Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

Extra stipends

Job summary

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) seeks a Security Teacher to help maintain a safe and orderly learning environment for students and staff. The role focuses on monitoring grounds, controlling access, responding to incidents, and supporting drills with professionalism and discretion. Candidates must have a valid SORA license and NJ Criminal History; U.S.

work authorization is required. AED/CPR certification is preferred but can be obtained after employment, with a minimum of one

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Valid SORA license is required.
• AED/CPR certification is preferred but must be willing to obtain upon employment.
• Minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience in a security-related field.
• NJ Criminal History; Work authorization in the U.S.; Tuberculosis test; Experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Monitor school grounds, control access to the building, assist in emergencies, and collaborate with school personnel to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Respond to incidents, enforce school policies and regulations, and provide support during drills or crises.
• Notify building administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency or potentially dangerous situations.
• Monitor and assist students during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal to ensure a smooth transition.
• Assist with student supervision during breakfast and lunch periods.
• Incident management and reporting involves assisting disruptive students by removing them from the classroom and escorting them to the appropriate supervisor or administrator.
• Promote student responsibility by modeling positive behavior, maintaining professionalism, ensuring confidentiality, and encouraging students to follow safety protocols.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community, while showing integrity and initiative.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Security, Building Principal, or other appropriate building/district administrators.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Professionalism

Integrity

Initiative

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Security - 10-Months
  
• Date Posted:
  7/31/2026
  
• Location:
  Central Jersey College Prep
  

About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as:

USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016

NJDOE Tier-I Charter School, 2013-2018

US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024

National charter School, 2020

College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024

College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024

Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022

100% graduation rate, 2011- 2024

100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011

The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Security Teacher

Responsibilities Include:

• Ensuring a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Monitoring school grounds, controlling access to the building, assisting in emergency situations, and collaborating with school personnel to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Responding to incidents, enforcing school policies and regulations, and providing support during drills or crises.
• Follows building procedures during emergencies or disasters and ensures they are executed effectively.
• Notifies building administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous, or unusual situations.
• Monitors and assists students during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal to ensure a smooth transition.
• Ensures students move efficiently through the hallways and arrive on time to class or assigned locations.
• Assists with student supervision during breakfast and lunch periods.
• Incident management and reporting involves assisting disruptive students by removing them from the classroom and escorting them to the appropriate supervisor or administrator
• Notifying appropriate personnel when evidence of substance abuse, abuse, neglect, severe medical, social conditions, and potential suicide.
• Promoting student responsibility involves modeling positive behavior, maintaining professionalism, ensuring confidentiality, and encouraging students to follow safety protocols.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community, while showing integrity and initiative.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Security, Building Principal, or other appropriate building/district administrators.
• Communicates responsibly with students, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for the whereabouts of students, staff, and visitors
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Valid Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) License is required.
• AED/CPR Certification is preferred but must be willing to obtain upon employment.
• Minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience in a security-related field.
• NJ Criminal History;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• Experience is a plus.

Opportunities at CJCP:

• A tenure track position;
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;
• Paid time off;
• Opportunities for extra stipends.

Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more