Security Monitor

EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

East Orange, New Jersey

Security Monitor
Position

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator/Supervisor of Safety/School Safety Officer (if
applicable)

JOB GOAL: To provide security and protection for students, staff, and school property

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Security monitoring, patrols and response to security problems

1. Patrols district buildings and grounds to protect against illegal entry, acts of violence,
vandalism, illegal drug activity, arson and theft

2. Conducts regular inspections of windows, doors, and other points of entry to ensure that
they are secure

3. 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

4. Direct individuals to maintain at 6’ of social distancing between people.

5. Ensure a cloth or suitable mask is worn upon entering and while inside district facilities.

6. Perform a temperature scan of all visitors and/or as directed by the building
administrator.

7. Checks identification of pupils, staff, and visitors entering the schools or other district

facilities

8. Detains unauthorized persons; calls for police assistance in accordance with the
district’s security plan/crisis management plan

9. Participates in the district’s/school’s emergency and crisis management plan as
assigned

10. Notifies police, fire department, or other appropriate authority of any situation requiring
immediate attention

11. Patrols school hallways, stairwells, classrooms, and any other structure on school
property that is accessible to students, staff or visitors

12. Must be Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) trained for de-escalation of verbal or physical
conflict on school grounds

13. Reports all improper student conduct to school administration

14. Enforces rules with regard to illegally or improperly parked vehicles on school property

15. Competently uses handheld radio system including proper radio transmission etiquette

Record-keeping and customary reporting

1. Records all observations and conditions, and reports unusual occurrences of property

damage to superiors and documents rule violations

2. Submits competently written reports, using data processing software, of all incidents of
vandalism, violence, illegal drug activity, and security violations

Other

1. Performs such duties as assigned by the Building Administrator and/or the Supervisor of
Safety and/or the School Safety Officer (if applicable)

2. Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job with reasonable
accommodations, if necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent; valid New Jersey driver’s license

2. Must be physically fit to thwart violent confrontations

3. Experience in law enforcement, school security and/or public safety preferred

4. 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

5. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate

6. Must be able to use technology efficiently such as computer, two-way radio, video
monitors, buzz-in systems, electronic surveillance equipment

7. Speak tactfully and courteously in English with staff and public and be sensitive to
cultural developmental, religious, and ethnic diversity of students, staff, and community

8. Ability to read, write, communicate effectively, understand and follow verbal and written

instructions

9. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Other:

1. High school diploma or equivalent education/training

2. Minimum experience as determined by the board

3. Required criminal history background check, drug screening, and eligibility to work in the

United States

4. All applicants must meet NJ residency requirements as per the “New Jersey First Act”,
N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70)

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment listed in this section are
representative but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other
Conditions of Continued Employment which may be required of this position. The East Orange
School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this
class and need reasonable accommodations to contact the Division of Labor Relations and
Employment Services.

Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for
prolonged periods
Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy
conditions
Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency
and volume to be understood over a telephone
Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects;
manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arm to reach outward and upward;
use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise and lower head
Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 pounds on a
frequent basis
Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with
others; work independently; work indoors
Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately
complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency
level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly, learn quickly and follow verbal
procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy,
compare, compile, and coordinate information and records

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Qualified applicants are invited to file applications and credentials via Applitrack at:

https://www.applitrack.com/eosd/onlineapp/

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

1. Review of credentials filed with the Superintendent of Schools

2. An oral interview to determine an applicant’s personal qualifications and aptitude for the
position, as required

3. The appointment of a person to the position advertised is the responsibility of the Board
of Education and will be made in compliance with Board policies related to the
appointment of staff

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month work year



SALARY RANGE:

Based on the negotiated agreement governing the employment of Security Monitors and
Guards

Approved by the East Orange Board of Education: September 15, 2020

Rev. 09/09/2020