id='p1014_'>Security Guard (Part-time) JobID: 1014
Position Type:
Security/Security - Part-time
Date Posted:
8/13/2026
Location:
Security Department
Date Available:
09/01/2026
Closing Date:
08/21/2026
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PLEASANTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PLEASANTVILLE, NEW JERSEY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Business/Operations
TITLE: SECURITY GUARD (Part-time)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent; valid New Jersey driver's license
- Minimum experience as determined by the board,
- Experience in law enforcement, school security and/or public safety.
- Knowledge of security measures, fire prevention, and crowd control.
- Ability to maintain order and to work with groups and individuals on matters of security and crisis management.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate.
- Must be able to use technology efficiently such as computers, two-way radio, video monitors, buzz-in systems, electronic
- surveillance equipment and other devices selected by the district to be part of the school security system.
- Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver, or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver, or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
- Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
- Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
- Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education. During the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.
- Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities, with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
- Pass the state-required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
- Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Director of School Safety and/or designee
JOB GOAL: To provide security and protection for pupils, staff, and school property.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Security monitoring, patrols, and response to security problems
- Patrols district buildings and grounds to protect against illegal entry, acts of violence, vandalism, illegal drug activity, arson, and theft.
- Conducts regular inspections of windows, doors, and other points of entry to ensure that they are secure.
- Patrols school grounds to observe unauthorized persons or vehicles, parking violations, and overall security of the outside area including exterior lighting and emergency access routes.
- Checks identification of pupils, staff, and visitors entering the school.
- Detains unauthorized persons; calls for police assistance in accordance with the district's security plan/crisis management plan.
- Participates in the district's/school's emergency and crisis management plan as assigned.
- Notifies police, fire department, or other appropriate authority of any situation requiring immediate attention.
Record-keeping and customary reporting
- Records all observations and conditions, and reports unusual occurrences or property damage to superiors and documents rule violations.
- Submits written reports of all incidents of vandalism, violence, illegal drug activity, and security violations.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
- Sit, stand, and walk for required periods of time.
- Speak and hear.
- Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
- Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may
- also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or
- controls.
Environmental Demands:
The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.
- Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
- Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
- Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
- Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or
- operation of equipment.
- Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time on an as-needed basis
SALARY/ HOURLY RATE: $17.00 per hour
BENEFITS: Earned Hourly Sick Days
ANNUAL EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations.
Approved by: Pleasantville Board of Education
Date: August 18, 2015
Revised:
LEGAL REFERENCES:
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement
N.J.A.C. 6A:16 Programs to support student development
See particularly:
6A:16-5.1 School safety and security plans
6A:16-5.3 Incident reporting of violence, vandalism, and alcohol and other drug abuse
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinations
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.