School Security

About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as: 

USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016

NJDOE Tier-I Charter School,  2013-2018

US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024

National charter School, 2020

College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024

College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024

Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022

100% graduation rate, 2011- 2024

100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011

The mission of CJCP is to provide  academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Security Teacher

Responsibilities Include: 

• Ensuring a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Monitoring school grounds, controlling access to the building, assisting in emergency situations, and collaborating with school personnel to maintain a safe learning environment. 
• Responding to incidents, enforcing school policies and regulations, and providing support during drills or crises. 
• Follows building procedures during emergencies or disasters and ensures they are executed effectively.
• Notifies building administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous, or unusual situations.
• Monitors and assists students during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal to ensure a smooth transition.
• Ensures students move efficiently through the hallways and arrive on time to class or assigned locations.
• Assists with student supervision during breakfast and lunch periods.
• Incident management and reporting involves assisting disruptive students by removing them from the classroom and escorting them to the appropriate supervisor or administrator
• Notifying appropriate personnel when evidence of substance abuse, abuse, neglect, severe medical, social conditions, and potential suicide. 
• Promoting student responsibility involves modeling positive behavior, maintaining professionalism, ensuring confidentiality, and encouraging students to follow safety protocols.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community, while showing integrity and initiative.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Security, Building Principal, or other appropriate building/district administrators.

Essential Duties:

• Communicates responsibly with students, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for the whereabouts of students, staff, and visitors 
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Valid Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) License is required.
• AED/CPR Certification is preferred but must be willing to obtain upon employment.
• Minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience in a security-related field.
• NJ Criminal History;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• Experience is a plus.

Opportunities at CJCP:

• A tenure track position;
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;
• NJ state pension plan enrollment;
• Tuition reimbursement assistance;
• Paid professional development opportunities;
• Paid time off;
• Opportunities for extra stipends.

Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending