Safety Specialist : Per Diem
Company: MPTCS
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $17.00 Safety Specialist
MISSION: The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build
culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate
successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character,
and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community,
and the world beyond. WHO YOU ARE: Safety Specialists are
responsible for the overall safety and security of the school. As
the Safety Specialist, you will play a critical role in the schools
culture and climate. A calm, structured, and positive learning
environment is a top priority for the team. Student engagement is
critical in supporting their success in the classroom and school
community. Do you have what it takes? Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Security guard training
(SORA) certification is required. Preferred Skills and Work
Experience: Previous experience in security is a plus. THE ROLE:
Provides for the safety and security of students, staff, visitors,
and School District property in accordance with district policies
to provide an educational climate that is conducive to learning.
Conducts ongoing security patrols of the building. Enforces Board
policies regarding smoking, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft,
vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, and other school
rules and regulations. Reports concerns and incidents which may
require corrective action to the Principal. Encourages appropriate
student conduct with regard to school rules and regulations and
regulations. Assists visitors to the school in receiving proper
directions, assists in maintaining a log of all visitors, and
prevents unauthorized persons from entering the building.
Monitoring all access to buildings, preventing unauthorized entry
and exits to buildings by staff, students, and visitors. Checks
student passes when classes are in session; escorts students to and
from Principals' offices as directed. Assists school administrators
with investigations as assigned. Physically separates students
involved in altercations and maintains crowd control as needed in
accordance with established guidelines regarding the use of force.
Monitors grounds in the morning to prevent loitering and improper
parking of vehicles. Performs other duties as assigned Salary
range: $33,900-$40,000 Term of Employment: 10.5 Months/ Full-time
Union: MPTEA Are You Ready To Join The Village? Heres what you can
expect- The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and
mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
Healthcare:Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
policies Family Focus:Parental/Family leave so you can care for
your loved ones Pension:Eligibility for participation in the state
pension plan Learning & Development:A culture that encourages and
promotes professional growth and development Bonus We do our best
work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible,
you'll be rewarded. Next Steps:MPTCS is currently reviewing
applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of
responses received not every applicant will be contacted. If you
meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in
the selection process. Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Keywords: MPTCS, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township , Safety Specialist : Per Diem, Administration, Clerical , Newark, New Jersey
