About this opportunity
Essex County College lists this SECURITY OFFICER opportunity in newark, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Essex County College Human Resources Department
Under the supervision of the Director of Security or designee, the Security Officer stands or walks about premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules and regulations of the institution as they apply to state laws and city ordinances.
Please Note
Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Compensation & Benefits
This position offers a competitive starting salary of $33,140, along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Pension and retirement plans
Tuition waiver programs
Opportunities for professional development
Join a collaborative, mission-driven college community dedicated to student success and academic excellence.
Supervisory Role
Oral and written instructions are received from the Director of Security or designee.
Duties & Responsibilities
Check building security and protect college and individual property.
Provide information, prevent unauthorized entry and preserve the peace within college regulations, state laws and city ordinances.
Monitor traffic and parking lots.
Report traffic, safety and/or security infractions.
Participate in ID checks, investigations, bomb threat searches, fire drills and other similar actions.
Assist police officers as necessary.
Complete routine and special reports as required.
Perform other related duties as required.
Physical Requirements
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 accommodations 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/move from place to place for required periods of time.
Move between buildings.
Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
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.
Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.
Additional Requirements
Maintain responsibilities in spite of inclement weather and other similar factors. Report to work on occasions of school closing due to such events, unless otherwise notified.
Must successfully complete First Aid training.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a clean police record including a successful fingerprint/records check.
Ability to complete a three month probationary period.
Ability to pass physical examination requirements as established by College Health Services.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma
Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
Relevant work experience demonstrating the ability to deal with students and/or the public in college or university campus.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Education Requirements
Associate’s Degree
Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)
Posting Information
Open Date 08/19/2026
Open Until Filled No
Close Date 12/31/2026
Special Instructions Summary
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Worksite address
newark, NJ, 07175, US
Who can apply
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