Armed Security Guard

Armed Security Guard JobID: 2568

Position Type:

Support Staff/Security

Date Posted:

5/26/2026

Location:

Paramus High School

Date Available:

08/26/2026

Closing Date:

06/29/2026

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Position: Part Time Armed Security GuardEffective Date(s):2026-2027 school yearEmployment Terms:

Up to 5.75 Hours Daily; Ten Months

Non-Affiliated position; annual contractJob Goal:

To assist in the maintenance of a safe school environment for students and staff.Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a NJ Driver's License.
• Retired Law Enforcement Officer with 20 or more years of experience and retired in good standing with their agency.
• Possess the legal authority to carry a firearm under New Jersey State Law NJSA 2C:39-6.1
• Must maintain a physical fitness standard to complete the performance of the position. These responsibilities may include but are not limited to: standing for long periods of time, walking for extended periods, sitting for extended periods of time, restraining disorderly individuals, and responding to emergency situations in a quick and effective manner.
• Should be proficient in basic computer skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the supervision of students on school grounds including parking lots, entrance ways, hallways, restrooms, and in the cafeteria.
• Patrols school grounds and notifies their supervisor or designee of the location of unauthorized persons or vehicles.
• Greets visitors and provides directions, information, and guidance. Controls visitor, and employee building access.
• Directs the orderly and safe movement of people and vehicles in school parking lots and on roadways.
• Issues district parking violation notices to unauthorized or illegally parked vehicles.
• Monitor and observe video surveillance cameras.
• Must be able to work with various software platforms.
• Complete interior and exterior building perimeter checks throughout their designated shift.
• Reports to their supervisor or designee any physical conditions which appear to be hazardous to students or staff.
• Work closely with the Principal or Administrator to develop security needs throughout the school day. (arrival, dismissals, lunchtime/playground activities etc.).
• Assist the principal/administrator with monthly security and fire drills.
• Assist the principal/administrator with providing guidance to substitute personnel regarding BOE security policies and procedures.
• Notifies the school administrator or designee in the event of an incident involving students; any incidents involving physical confrontation; and any incident that appears to be of more than momentary disruption.
• Advises teachers or administrators of any infractions of rules and regulations related to security protocols and procedures.
• Cooperates with and provides assistance to fire and police department personnel responding to alarms.
• Provides whatever assistance is required to promote an orderly, safe, and pleasant school environment.
• Flexibility to work additional hours outside of shift as needed.
• Assumes other tasks as assigned

Reports to:Building Principal or Designee/Director of SecuritySalary:$38.05 per hourApplication:Qualified individuals interested in applying are invited to apply online via Applitrack at https://www.applitrack.com/paramus/onlineapp/default.aspxRequirements:

1.New Jersey resident or willingness to relocate

2.Controlled substance testing and successful completion of criminal history background check are required of all applicants offered employment.

Evaluation: Performance evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of non-certificated staffClick here to view job descriptions available on the district's website.

AA/EOE