Security Officer

Description

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Close Date: May 24, 2025
Job Title: Security Officer
NJ CSC Job Spec Code & Title: 32261, Security Officer
Job Category: Classified, Non-Competitive, Exempt, 40 Hours Per Workweek
Union Description: IFPTE
Class Code: 13
Internal Salary Range: $42,824.17 - $59,979.98
External Salary Range: $42,824.17- $48,542.77
The internal salary range is used for applicants who are current NJ state employees with underlying classified status for promotional calculations who meet the requirements below. The external salary range is used for candidates who are not NJ state employees who meet the requirements below.

Position Summary:

Patrols an assigned area of offices, buildings, and grounds including parking areas, and makes the required reports. Prevents unauthorized persons from entering the grounds and buildings, checks automobiles and trucks entering and leaving the college. Takes action as required to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, disorder, and/or damage to state property and equipment. Opens and closes gates, doors, windows, and raises and lowers flags. Gives assistance when accidents or illness occurs in emergencies: summons the police and/or the fire department as needed. Assists the police with the maintenance of order on the campus. Directs traffic in and around the campus; regulates and controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic at designated public intersections to assure safety, reasonably rapid movement, and a minimum of interference. Takes needed action as to suspicious persons and conditions, and reports significant actions, occurrences, and conditions. Notes and reports conditions, which constitute dangers and hazards. Conduct escorts on campus for students, faculty and staff members as requested.

Main Responsibilities:

• Protection of buildings, contents and occupants from hazards.
• Provides escorts for students, faculty and staff members as requested on campus.
• Directs traffic in and around the campus; regulates and controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic at designated public intersections to assure safety, reasonably rapid movement, and a minimum of interference.
• Gives assistance when accidents or illness occurs in emergencies: summons the police and /or the fire department as needed.
• Assists the police with the maintenance of order on the campus.
• Takes needed action as to suspicious persons and conditions, and reports significant actions, occurrences, and conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from a high school or vocational high school or possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.
• New Jersey driver's license in good standing.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications:

Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks.Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.

About TCNJ

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

Employee Benefits:

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plansGenerous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement ProgramPension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee affinity groups New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more.

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.

Primary Location: Administrative Services Building - Campus Police Services
Work Locations:
Administrative Services Building - Campus Police Services (Administrative Services Building - Campus Police Services)
2000 Pennington Rd
Ewing Township, 08628

Job: Staff
Organization: The College of New Jersey
Job Posting: May 15, 2025, 9:52:41 AM