Security Guard

Kearny Board of Education; United States; On-site; USD 34,947 - 49,774; Full time

Job summary

Kearny Board of Education is seeking a full-time Security Guard responsible for ensuring the safety and security of school facilities. The role involves patrolling the grounds and conducting inspections to deter security issues.

Qualified candidates should have experience in law enforcement or security and the ability to communicate effectively in English. The position offers a salary of $30.75 per hour, increasing to $32.75 with a SORA license.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school building and/or grounds to ensure safety and welfare.
• Conduct security inspections of various school areas.
• Confront unauthorized persons and manage situations.

Skills

Experience in law enforcement and/or in the security field

Aptitude for and competence in performing the assigned responsibilities

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Job description

KEARNY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SUPERINTENDENT'S BULLETIN #152

Position Type: Miscellaneous/ Security Guard - Full-Time
Date Posted: 5/18/2026

Position Title

Security Guard

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Reports To

Director of Operations, School Principal and/or designee

Qualifications

• Experience in law enforcement and/or in the security field;
• Aptitude for and competence in performing the assigned responsibilities of the position;
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school building and/or grounds to prevent or curtail any situation which may endanger the safety and welfare of the students or staff, including theft, vandalism, illegal entry, altercations, fire, etc.;
• Conduct patrol inspections of doorways, stairwells, hallways, lavatories, and school grounds to determine that they are secure from any unauthorized activities;
• Confront unauthorized persons for questioning; route or detain them or call police for assistance, according to Board and/or School policy;
• Make written reports of security violations;
• Operate and understand the Video Surveillance System;
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the building principal or his/her designee may assign to ensure the safety, security and protection of all students, staff and property.
• SORA license is a plus.

Remuneration

Full Time Position, salary will be $30.75 per hour.

SORA License salary will be $32.75 per hour.

Job Code: 3807

Application Method

Please apply online at www.kearnyschools.com. Paper or email applications will not be accepted.

AA/EOE