Job Description
Notice of Vacancy
Reference Number : DOE-017-25
Title : Security Officer
Range/Title Code : I13/32261
Salary : $44,323.02 - $64,052.12
Position Number: 949388
Issue Date : 7/8/2025
Closing Date : 7/22/2025
Hours of Work: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location : Ewing, New Jersey
Division : Division of Educational Services, Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf
Description
Under the direction of the Head of Security, provides assistance and protection to persons and property in and about state-owned and leased buildings, office grounds, and parking areas; Maintains orderly conditions, and takes the measures required to assure observance of the law.
The candidate will be responsible for investigating incidents and writing reports, controlling pedestrian and vehicular traffic, enforcing school and state safety and emergency procedures, conducting fire drills, and assisting first responder teams with emergency situations as needed; and performs other related work as required.
Requirements
Education
Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.
License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
Preferred Education/Experience
One (1) year of experience as a security officer or higher level, preferably in an educational institution.
Special Note
Note: Ability to communicate in American Sign Language preferred, or a commitment to learn American Sign Language. The selected candidate will be required to attend weekly American Sign Language classes until meeting the required Sign Language Proficiency Interview level that correlates with their job description.
All final candidates must be fingerprinted and bear the $78.38 cost of the criminal history check to qualify for employment at the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf.
For more information on the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, visit
Employee Benefits
As a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
*Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
Open to the Following
In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.
Applicants must meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job specification through the Civil Service Commission’s website info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/32261.htm .
Interested candidates may apply via: . Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.
SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov , or call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144, option 3.
EOE/AA Statement
The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours,