Unarmed School Security Officer

Job Description

Unarmed School Security Officer (AM arrival and PM dismissal)

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: $18.00 per hour

Location: Philadelphia, PA (West Philadelphia)

Schedule:

Monday – Friday

Split shift - 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Schedule follows the school calendar, with 2 months off in the summer. Schedule includes regularly scheduled hours and occasional after-school events.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be a Cardinal Point Ambassador: Be on time. Look sharp in proper uniform. Be engaged. Be consistent
• Provides presence during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal
• Coach and mentor students
• Incident Management and verbal de-escalation
• Maintains orderly flow of foot traffic in the hallways
• Monitors restrooms
• Reports on 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:

• Minimum 2 years of Security experience working in a school environment, or have experience as a Sworn Police Officer, military, or corrections officer
• Able to work well under pressure
• High School Diploma or GED
• Obtains 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 focused, professional, and courteous demeanor.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• Paid Time Off
• Employee referral program
• Employee Recognition Program
  
  

To ensure Cardinal Point’s commitment to a drug-free work environment, employees may be subject to random drug testing.

Cardinal Point Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description

Cardinal Point Security Group is committed to a focus on comprehensive safety. Comprehensive safety encompasses physical safety, positive climate, effective culture, and strategic professional development. Whether you are a childcare organization, school, house of worship, governmental, or private business, our goal is to build exceptional proficiency and long-term self-sustainability.

Cardinal Point Security Group is committed to a focus on comprehensive safety. Comprehensive safety encompasses physical safety, positive climate, effective culture, and strategic professional development. Whether you are a childcare organization, school, house of worship, governmental, or private business, our goal is to build exceptional proficiency and long-term self-sustainability.