Substitute Security Officer

Camden City School District; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Camden City School District is seeking a Substitute Security Officer to protect the safety and welfare of students and staff in accordance with Board of Education policies. This role reports to the Office of Safety and Security Management Team and School Principal and involves patrolling, monitoring, and coordinating with security leadership.

The position requires a high school diploma, physical suitability for law enforcement duties, and successful completion of background and citizenship

Qualifications

• Health and physical characteristics suitable for law enforcement duties.
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.

Responsibilities

• To serve as the responsible person in school buildings to provide for the safety and welfare of students and school personnel under the direction of the Principal and the Chief Security Officer.
• To actively assist in supervising general department in corridors, lunchrooms, restrooms and school grounds during the hours in which schools are in session.
• To maintain decorum and order on school grounds and in the vicinity of schools and at schools and Board of Education events as directed by the Principal or Chief of Security.
• To carry out administrative procedures necessary in maintaining safety and welfare including liaison with public safety officials and school officials.
• To monitor the buildings at all times, including the monitoring of lavatories periodically during the day.
• To comply with the strict regulation against sitting down and socializing.
• To respond promptly to the signal for calling the Substitute Security Officer.
• To assume the authority of special officer of the City of Camden during those hours and/or at such events when actually working and on duty carrying out the responsibilities of an employee of the City Board of Education.
• To maintain record of incidents.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High School diploma

Criminal history background check

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Security/ School Security Officer
• Date Posted: 8/10/2026
• Location: Camden, NJ

Substitute Security Officer

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Substitute Security Officer.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Substitute Security Officer shall be responsible for protecting the safety and welfare of students and school personnel in accordance with policies of the Board of Education as set forth in approved Administrative Regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To serve as the responsible person in school buildings to provide for the safety and welfare of students and school personnel under the direction of the Principal and the Chief Security Officer.
• To actively assist in supervising general department in corridors, lunchrooms, restrooms and school grounds during the hours in which schools are in session.
• To maintain decorum and order on school grounds and in the vicinity of schools and at schools and Board of Education events as directed by the Principal or Chief of Security.
• To carry out administrative procedures necessary in maintaining safety and welfare including liaison with public safety officials and school officials.
• To monitor the buildings at all times, including the monitoring of lavatories periodically during the day.
• To comply with the strict regulation against sitting down and socializing.
• To respond promptly to the signal for calling the Substitute Security Officer.
• To assume the authority of special officer of the City of Camden during those hours and/or at such events when actually working and on duty carrying out the responsibilities of an employee of the City Board of Education.
• To maintain record of incidents.

To perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Health and physical characteristics suitable for law enforcement duties.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

CORE COMPETENCIES

An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:

• A willingness to go above and beyond to do whatever it takes to achieve strong results
• Extraordinary attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability and desire to build and cultivate relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible, optimistic approach; committed to overcoming challenges
• Integrity and reliability in all interactions
• Commitment to the success of all Camden students
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multi-task

Prompt and outstanding attendance

Physical Demands: The following physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear for extended periods for various tasks.
• Use hands and arms to reach, handle, and operate tools, computers, or controls.
• Lift and carry items necessary for job performance.
• Use close, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and adjust focus as needed.

The following environmental conditions are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Work performed in heated, air-conditioned, ventilated facilities.
• Moderate to high at times, noise level especially during school hours, assemblies or events.
• Frequent interruptions from calls, walk-ins and urgent requests.
• Possible exposure to cleaning agents, instructional materials, and equipment-related chemicals.

REPORTS TO

The Office of Safety and Security Management Team and the School Principal

EVALUATED BY

The Office of Safety and Security Management Team and the School Principal

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION

Union Affiliation

• CEA

Employment Period

Residency Requirement

Under New Jersey's "New Jersey First Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), all employees of New Jersey public school districts must maintain bona fide New Jersey residency as a condition of employment. Candidates must already reside in New Jersey or establish residency within the required timeframe after hire. Current employees who were hired on or before September 1, 2011areexemptfrom this requirement and may continue to reside outside the state. In limited circumstances, applicants may request a residency waiver through the state's Employee Residency Review Committee if they can demonstrate critical need or hardship; approval is not guaranteed.

THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)

Postings current as of 8/28/2026 8:53:55 AM CST.