What are the responsibilities and job description for the Armed Security Guard position at Cardinal Point Homeland Security Group?
Armed School Security Officer - $25.00 per hour – Act 235 required – Philadelphia, 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: Philadelphia, PA 19131
Schedule:
Monday to Thursday - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Fridays - 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Schedule includes regular school hours plus occasional after-school and weekend events
This position follows the school calendar with two months off in the summer
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
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