Substitute School Safety Officers

Neptune Township School District; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem pay

Job summary

The Neptune Township School District is seeking Substitute School Safety Officers for the 2026-2027 school year. These substitute positions provide safety support across our schools with per diem pay.

Responsibilities include working with building principals, staff, students and parents, maintaining a secure environment, and complying with district and state requirements. The role requires fingerprinting and a clean background, and includes per diem compensation consistent with negotiations.

Qualifications

• Background in law enforcement safety and/or security preferred.
• Experience in working with students and parents.
• Ability to work cooperatively with school personnel.
• Reliable, trustworthy and able to handle disruptive situations with students.
• Fingerprinting is required for criminal history background clearance.
• Required physical and drug test offered at no charge.

Responsibilities

• See attached Job Description

Skills

Law enforcement safety background

Experience with students

Cooperation with school personnel

Reliable and trustworthy

Fingerprinting required

Physical and drug test

Job description

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Substitute School Safety Officer
  


• Date Posted:
  7/8/2026
  


• Location:
  Neptune Township Board of Education
  


• Closing Date:
  06/30/2027
  

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

OPEN POSITIONS

Job Title: Substitute School Safety Officers

Reports To:

BuildingPrincipal/ Supervisor, or other administrator if needed

Salary Range:

$ 134.00 per diem (pending negotiations)

Position Summary:

The above substitute School Safety Officers positions are available for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications:

• Background in law enforcement safety and/or security preferred


• Experience in working with students and parents


• Ability to work cooperatively with school personnel


• Reliable, trustworthy and show the ability to handle disruptive situations with students


• Fingerprinting is required for criminal history background clearance


• Required physical and drug test offered free of charge

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

See attached Job Description

Technology Skills:

Ability to be proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Frontline Applications, and Student Information System.

Evaluation of Performance:

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education policy.

Terms of Employment:

Per diem pay

New Jersey First Act

New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement:

External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The Neptune Township School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such a determination becomes necessary.

The Neptune Township School District

is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidavit employer. The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The Neptune Township School District

welcomes applicants who would be participating in the Alternate Route program. The district also welcomes applicants who are certified in states other than New Jersey, and need to apply for reciprocity through the NJDOE.

Posting Date: July 08, 2026

Closing Date: June 30, 2027 or until filled

Dr. Matthew Gristina, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Neptune Township School District
60 Neptune Boulevard
Neptune, NJ 07753-4836