What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Security Officer position at Camden City School District?
Substitute Security Officer JobID: 740
Position Type
Operations/School Security Officer
Date Posted
11/18/2025
Location
Camden, NJ
Closing Date
Until Filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Substitute Security Officer.
In our District, we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional supports needed to succeed in school and beyond. Read more here.
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
An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:
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
Position Type
Operations/School Security Officer
Date Posted
11/18/2025
Location
Camden, NJ
Closing Date
Until Filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Substitute Security Officer.
In our District, we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional supports needed to succeed in school and beyond. Read more here.
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 present written descriptive reports for major incidents.
- To perform other duties as assigned.
- 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.
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
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
- $118.13 per diem
- Part-Time (on call)
Salary : $118
