Armed School Security Officer - 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM - Act 235 required - Exton, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Armed School Security Officer

$25.00 per hour – Act 235 required – Exton, PA

Cardinal Point Security Group is building a team of Security Officers who will facilitate a safe learning environment and keep students, staff, and faculty safe from violence.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Location: Exton, PA

Schedule:

11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, seven days/week. Rotating days off

Basic Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of five years of armed security experience
• Must possess prior experience in any of the following: Municipal Police Officer, State Trooper, Federal Police Officer, Military Police and/or Master at Arms, Military experience with a rank requiring a sidearm
• Must possess a valid PA Act 235 Certification
• Must possess a valid PA Concealed Carry Permit
• Must possess your own firearm that meets requirements and a Level 3 holster
• Must be able to pass firearms qualification course.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Consent to a drug screen and completing criminal background investigation.
• Consent to obtain required clearances for working in school.
• No felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
• 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
• Must possess a professional and courteous demeanor.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be a Cardinal Point Ambassador: Be on time. Look sharp in proper uniform. Be engaged. Be consistent
• Walks up to 10,000 steps per day to patrol school facilities and grounds to prevent access to restricted areas, theft, or vandalism
• Coach and mentor students
• Incident Management and verbal de-escalation
• Maintains orderly flow of foot traffic in the hallways
• Monitors restrooms throughout the day
• Reports on maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel
• Act as First responder for emergencies
• Stands post at secondary locations as required
• Identify and report suspicious activity
• Cultivate positive relationships with staff and students
• Access Control
• Monitor CCTV

Benefits:

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

To ensure compliance with Cardinal Point’s commitment to a drug-free workplace, employees may be subject to random drug screens.

Cardinal Point Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Cardinal Point Security Group provides professional armed and unarmed security services with a clear mission: making people and communities safer. We bring preparation, professionalism, and dependable service to schools, commercial properties, and the communities we protect.

At Cardinal Point, you are part of a team—not left to figure things out on your own. We provide paid, role-specific training, clear expectations, and hands-on support from supervisors. Our recruiting, training, compliance, scheduling, and operations teams work together to help you prepare for your assignment and succeed in the field.

We value integrity, respectful communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to service. Our everyday expectations are straightforward: be on time, look sharp, be engaged, and be consistent. We look for people who take pride in their work, remain professional under pressure, and treat others with respect.

We also believe in developing our people. Employees who demonstrate reliability, initiative, and strong performance can pursue opportunities to expand their skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or specialized assignments.

Join Cardinal Point and build a career protecting what matters: people and communities.

Company Description

Cardinal Point Security Group provides professional armed and unarmed security services with a clear mission: making people and communities safer. We bring preparation, professionalism, and dependable service to schools, commercial properties, and the communities we protect.\r\rAt Cardinal Point, you are part of a team—not left to figure things out on your own. We provide paid, role-specific training, clear expectations, and hands-on support from supervisors. Our recruiting, training, compliance, scheduling, and operations teams work together to help you prepare for your assignment and succeed in the field.\r\rWe value integrity, respectful communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to service. Our everyday expectations are straightforward: be on time, look sharp, be engaged, and be consistent. We look for people who take pride in their work, remain professional under pressure, and treat others with respect.\r\rWe also believe in developing our people. Employees who demonstrate reliability, initiative, and strong performance can pursue opportunities to expand their skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or specialized assignments.\r\rJoin Cardinal Point and build a career protecting what matters: people and communities.