Armed School Security Officer

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:  $27.00 per hour

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Southwest)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

This is a 10-month position, with 2 months off during the summer. Schedule includes regular school hours and occasional after-school and weekend events.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

Basic Qualifications

• Five years of experience as an armed security officer
• Three years of experience as a security officer in a school setting
• Must possess a valid PA Act 235 Certification
• Must possess a valid PA Concealed Carry Permit
• Must possess your own firearm.
• 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of experience as a Sworn Municipal, State, or Federal Police Officer OR Military MP, Military MA, Air Force Security Forces, OR Federal, State or Municipal Corrections Officer.
• Valid Driver’s License
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Mandatory Training
• Accrued Sick Time
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Referral 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