Senior Security Officer

C001 New Jersey Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is seeking a Senior Security Officer to assist the Chief of Police and support campus safety across NJIT properties. Duties include patrolling, reporting hazards, and providing security for events and emergencies on the Newark campus.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years security experience with officer training and CPR/First Aid certification. Unionized position under OPEIU with full-time hours and a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years security experience.
• Prior security officer training.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Maintain posts to ensure campus safety and order.
• Patrol university grounds and buildings to detect hazards or unauthorized access.
• Assist in emergency situations, crowd control, and evacuations as needed.

Skills

Security experience

Security officer training

CPR

First Aid

Job description

Title: Senior Security Officer Reports To: Chief of Police

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Shift Sergeant or designated supervisor during an assigned tour of duty provides assistance and protection to persons and property in and about NJIT owned and leased buildings office grounds and parking areas. Maintains orderly conditions and takes measures required to assure observance of the law.

Essential Functions

Safety and Security Coordination: The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the safety and security to persons and property in and about NJIT premises which includes by way of illustration only: Maintaining control of university keys for access to all university owned and leased buildings and offices including but not limited to securing and opening buildings in accordance with morning and evening routine duties. Patrolling throughout the University to detect safety hazards and criminal activity including but not limited to patrolling assigned area; preventing unauthorized persons from entering grounds and buildings conducting periodic building checks to ensure only authorized persons are utilizing them reporting safety and health hazards. In furtherance of the responsibility the incumbent submits written reports when appropriate and required. Assisting the University Police Force in emergency situations special events and functions including but not limited to assisting in crowd control and orderly evacuation as required during an emergency providing assistance when accidents or illness occurs notifying the radio dispatcher for necessary police assistance when appropriate providing security duty at special events and ceremonies and handling special parking security for special occasions and events. Providing service and assistance upon request to visitors staff students and co-workers as necessary including but not limited to maintaining physical posts on and around campus to ensure the safety of the community.

Additional Functions: Provides relief for Police Officers in the field. Assumes duties of alternate dispatcher when required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Prerequisite Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years security experience and prior security officer training Certified in CPR and First Aid.

Pre-Requisite Qualifications: At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Union

Office & Professional Employee International Union (OPEIU)

Range

OPEIU -13

Compensation

$35,315.00 - $47,972.52 NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

FLSA: Non-Exempt Time Type: Full time Pay Rate: Salary Additional Information: As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator. Information regarding NJIT campus security, personal safety, and fire safety including topics such as, disciplinary procedures, crime prevention, NJIT Police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and crime statistics for the most recent three year period is available on the NJIT Department of Public Safety here. NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire.

When you work at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), you become part of a dynamic and innovative community dedicated to advancing education, research, and technological excellence. Recognized as New Jersey's premier public polytechnic university, NJIT serves a diverse population of over 12,000 students across six colleges and schools, offering a forward-thinking academic environment in the heart of Newark, just minutes from New York City. At NJIT, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and excellence. Employees are empowered to grow professionally, contribute to meaningful work, and support a mission that shapes the future of technology, education, and research.