Security Officer

ob Description

Become a Certified School Security Professional. At Cardinal Point, you’re a vital part of a school community protecting students and staff. We provide a career path and specialized training that makes you an expert, not just a guard. We are currently hiring Unarmed School Security Officers who will cultivate positive relationships with students.

Location: Norristown, PA

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour, with the chance for an increase based on longevity and performance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, first shift
• Schedule includes after-school and occasional weekend events when required.
• This position follows the school calendar, with 2 months off during the summer.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Patrol school facilities and grounds to prevent access to restricted areas, theft, or vandalism, often taking up to 10,000 steps each shift
• Incident Management and verbal de-escalation
• Monitors flow of traffic during pickup hours
• Stands for up to four hours per day
• Act as First responder for emergencies
• Stands post at secondary locations as required
• Identify and report suspicious activity
• Completes daily activity reports and incident reports as required
• Access Control

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of Security experience working in a school environment, or have experience as a Sworn Police Officer, Military, or Corrections Officer
• High School Diploma or GED
• Obtains required clearances for working in school
• Ability to complete all required training to work in schools
• Reliable means of communication (active cell phone with mobile email access)
• Ability to comprehend and utilize the English Language (verbal and written)
• Reliable means of transportation

Benefits:

• Paid Mandatory Training
• Accrued sick time
• Employee referral program
• Employee Recognition Program
• 401K eligibility after six months of employment

To ensure Cardinal Point’s commitment to a safe and drug-free work environment, employees are required to successfully complete State and Federal criminal background checks and may be subject to random drug testing.