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Security Guard - School

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter SchoolsJersey City, New Jersey🇺🇸United StatesPosted 31 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a chance to make a significant impact by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for students and staff within a reputable school community. You'll thrive here if you are attentive, responsible, and dedicated to fostering a secure educational setting. Apply to contribute to the well-being of the school and develop your skills in a vital role.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

During the school year the security guard will help ensure a safe environment for students, teachers, and administrators.

This is a full-time 10 month position.

Works Closely with: Other Security Guards & Custodians

Major responsibilities include:

  • Log-in students when they arrive
  • Ensure that only authorized individuals are allowed on campus
  • Enforce guest/visitor policies
  • Provide support to teachers and administrators during confrontational situations
  • Monitor campus access points as assigned
  • Greet campus guests, ascertain reason for visit and implement visitor protocols as appropriate
  • Monitor school parking lots and direct traffic throughout day and during dismissal
  • Use phone system to call teachers and staff when visitors arrive
  • Perform assigned duties during emergency drills
  • Escort parents and students to classes as requested
  • Share responsibility for outdoor recess monitoring
  • Log any security incidents in the security log book. Write summary report for any significant security incidents that occur within two hours of the event.
  • Monitor camera system and use computer/iPad to log-in visitors and students.
  • Close and lock gates
  • Perform occasional custodial services as asked. These may include but are not limited to:
  • Adjusting room temperatures
  • Setting up or taking down tables
  • Mopping and/or sweeping floors
  • Emptying trash
  • Help direct traffic for bus pick-up

Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required for special events. Some overtime may be available.

Required Skills/Training:

Current SORA license

DOE Criminal Background Check

Experience providing security in a school setting

Ability to work outside for 1-2 hours at a time

Reference checks

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

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