Security Officer

The College of New Jersey; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Leave entitlements

Tuition waiver

Pension & retirement

EAP

Discount program

Learning opportunities

Job summary

The College of New Jersey is seeking a Security Officer to patrol campus facilities, deter unauthorized access, and respond to emergencies. You will report hazards, assist in emergencies, and support institutional safety.

Responsibilities include monitoring entrances, directing traffic, and providing escort services to students and staff while maintaining a secure campus environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver’s license valid in New Jersey.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned offices, buildings, and grounds and reports incidents.
• Gives escorts for students, faculty, and staff as requested.
• Directs traffic and controls pedestrians and vehicles for campus safety.

Skills

High school diploma

NJ driver’s license

Pre-employment physical

Job description

State Title: Security Officer

Bargaining Unit: IFPTE

Employment Type: 40 hours per week/Full-time

Internal salary: Range 13/ $45,874.33 - $66,293.93

External salary: Range 13/ $45,874.33 - $52,000.21

UNION POSITIONS: The internal salary range is used forapplicants who are current NJ state employees with underlyingclassified status for promotional calculations who meet therequirements below. The external salary range is used forcandidates who are not NJ state employees who meet the requirements below.

About TCNJ

Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized andcollaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduatesand 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked amongthe top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering smallclasses, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersiveliving-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.

Position Overview

Patrols an assigned area of offices, buildings, and grounds inclusing parking areas, and makes the required reports. Preventsunauthorized persons from entering the grounds and buildings,checks automobiles and trucks entering and leaving the college.Takes action as required to prevent fire, theft, vandalism,disorder, and/or damage to state property and equipment. Opens andcloses gates, doors, windows, and raises and lowers flags. Givesassistance when accidents or illness occurs in emergencies: summonsthe police and/or the fire department as needed. Assists the policewith the maintenance of order on the campus. Directs traffic in andaround the campus; regulates and controls pedestrian and vehiculartraffic at designated public intersections to assure safety,reasonably rapid movement, and a minimum of interference. Takesneeded action as to suspicious persons and conditions, and reportssignificant actions, occurrences, and conditions. Notes and reportsconditions, which constitute dangers and hazards. Conduct escortson campus for students, faculty and staff members asrequested.

Responsibilities

• Protection of buildings, contents and occupants fromhazards.
• Provides escorts for students, faculty and staff members asrequested on campus.
• Directs traffic in and around the campus; regulates andcontrols pedestrian and vehicular traffic at designated publicintersections to assure safety, reasonably rapid movement, and aminimum of interference.
• Gives assistance when accidents or illness occurs inemergencies: summons the police and /or the fire department asneeded.
• Assists the police with the maintenance of order on thecampus.
• Takes needed action as to suspicious persons and conditions,and reports significant actions, occurrences, and conditions.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a high school or vocational high school orpossession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license validin New Jersey.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodationsin order to perform the essential functions of the position. If therequested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would causethe employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible forthe position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion ofan applicable background check, reference checks, and verificationof identity and authorization to work in the United States (FormI-9).

Residency Requirement

In accordance with the New JerseyFirst Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new publicemployees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required toobtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.Applicants must meet the requirements listed.

Accommodation

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation toapply or interview should contact [e-mail].

Employee Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be apart of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligiblefull-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generousbenefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirementbenefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental andprescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy SavingsProgram
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and ReimbursementProgram
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, grouplife insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Petinsurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement parktickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees,visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page tolearn more!

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the New Jersey "SAME" program, yoursupporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), resume (CV), as wellas the names and contact information for three professionalreferences by the closing date listed above to: [e-mail] . For more information onthe SAME program, visit their website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: [e-mail] , or call CSCat: 833-691-0404.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusivecampus community that respects and uplifts individuals from allbackgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, andtalents of all members of our community and strive to create anenvironment where everyone has equitable access to opportunitiesfor success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with allapplicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination andaffirmative action. We encourage applications from individualswhose lived experiences and professional interests align with ourinstitutional mission of academic excellence, access, andintegrity.