School Security Monitor - Retired LEO

Morris School District; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris School District is seeking a Security Officer to provide safety for students, staff, and visitors on district property. You will enforce safety policies, report incidents, and support daily operations to maintain a secure environment.

The role requires prior law enforcement experience, NJ handgun permit, and ability to implement the district’s security plan. Training, vigilance, and reliable communication with staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be retired law enforcement.
• Must have a valid permit issued by the NJSP to carry a handgun.
• Criminal history background check.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certification as a School Resource Officer preferred.
• EMT, or First Aid & CPR and SORA certification preferred.
• Experience working in school settings with school-aged students preferred.
• Good communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement the building security plan on a daily basis.
• Ensure the safety and security of all persons in the school building, on school grounds, and at school sponsored events.
• Facilitate the orderly and efficient daily routines for students and staff.
• Consistently enforce the MHS code of conduct, District rules and regulations, and local statutes with all students.
• Monitor the halls, stairwells and grounds to maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor entrance of students, visitors, and other persons to maintain security of building.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Work with administrators or their designees and office personnel in locating and escorting students in the building.
• Knowledge of the building Crisis Management Plan and ability to implement such.
• Prepare reports and logs as requested by supervisor.
• Attend department meetings and professional development sessions as required.
• Maintains all certifications and firearms qualifications to maintain permit to carry handgun by NJ.
• Must wear and maintain all district-issued equipment
• Enforces school and district policies and enforcement of procedures to students, employees and visitors for safety and security.
• Visually checks and stops vehicles entering or leaving school property to determine legitimate business.
• Monitors all access points to each school building; reports malfunctions.
• Assists building administration in daily operations to enforce safety and security.
• Conducts foot and vehicle patrols on BOE property during shifts.
• Assists during emergency drills and facilitates safe drills.
• Performs checks to ensure IDs are displayed.
• Attends other activities as assigned by District Manager of Safety and Operations.
• Documents and submits reports of incidents.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Observational skills

Safety and security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

SORA certification preferred

First Aid & CPR certification preferred

EMT certification preferred

Tools

NJSP handgun permit

Job description

Morris School District is seeking a Security Officer to provide safety for students, staff, and visitors on district property. You will enforce safety policies, report incidents, and support daily operations to maintain a secure environment.

The role requires prior law enforcement experience, NJ handgun permit, and ability to implement the district’s security plan. Training, vigilance, and reliable communication with staff are essential.