Armed Security Officer

Armed Security Officer

Location: Gladwyne, PA
 

Step Into a Role That Matters

Cardinal Point Security Group is hiring Armed Security Officers to help protect religious communities through professional presence, calm judgment, and decisive action when it matters most. This is not a generic armed guard post. This is a high-trust safety role for professionals who can combine readiness, restraint, mentorship, and de-escalation. You will be more than a visible deterrent. You will be a trusted asset, a first responder, a steady presence in moments of tension, and a critical part of the community overall safety posture.

Why Cardinal Point

At Cardinal Point, you are not being sent to a site to “figure it out on your own.” You are joining a managed team of Quiet Professionals who operate with high standards, strong support, and a clear mission.

We lead through accountability, preparation, and a Servant Leadership mindset. That means our officers are backed by real infrastructure, real coaching, and real operational support.

What You Gain:

Real Training

Dedicated Mentorship and Support

Clearance and Onboarding Support

Career Advancement

Schedule Reality

This is an armed security position with a structured schedule:

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Additional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Compensation: $30.00 per hour

Year-Round Income

Cardinal Point gives armed officers priority consideration for crossover hours in our commercial, executive protection, and event divisions.

Benefits

• Paid mandatory training
• Employee referral program
• Employee recognition program
• 401(k) eligibility after six months

The Mission:

This is a Professional Guardian role inside a religious community.

You are being hired to help maintain a safe, stable, and violence-free environment while serving as a trusted safety partner to congregants, staff, and leadership.

The strongest officers in this role know how to:

• project confidence without creating fear
• Stay calm under pressure
• detect problems early
• de-escalate conflict before it becomes a crisis
• respond decisively to serious threats
• document incidents clearly and professionally
• build credibility with both adults and children

This role requires maturity, discipline, emotional control, and the ability to shift seamlessly from approachable mentor to capable first responder when the moment demands it.

What You Will Do:

Proactive Safety

• Maintain a visible, professional armed presence on campus
• Conduct proactive patrols of buildings and grounds
• Monitor hallways, entrances, common areas, and student safety hot spots
• Support access control and visitor management procedures
• Identify and report suspicious activity, safety vulnerabilities, and security concerns in real time

Incident Management and De-Escalation

• Use calm verbal de-escalation and sound judgment during conflicts, disruptions, and student/parent incidents
• Help stabilize situations without unnecessarily escalating them
• Build positive, professional relationships with congregants, staff, and administrators
• Act as a trusted adult presence while maintaining clear professional boundaries

Emergency Response

• Act as a capable first responder during emergencies, access control breaches, and critical incidents
• Support congregation leadership and law enforcement coordination when needed
• Maintain composure, awareness, and communication discipline under pressure

Operational Excellence

• Monitor CCTV and support campus awareness
• Write clear, factual, professional incident reports
• Report on safety and facility concerns promptly
• Execute the Cardinal Point basics every day: Be on time, look sharp, be engaged, be consistent
• Support secondary posts or special assignments when operationally required

Physical Requirements

This is an active role that requires:

• walking up to 10,000 steps per day
• standing for extended periods, including up to four hours per day
• operating effectively in a dynamic environment

Required Qualifications

• Valid PA Act 235 Certification
• Valid PA Concealed Carry Permit
• Must possess your own firearm
• Officers must be able to pass our firearms qualification course
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass criminal background investigations and drug screen
• Must be willing and able to obtain all state-mandated clearances and, if required, school-readiness requirements
• Reliable transportation
• Active cell phone with reliable email access
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Professional, appropriate, customer-focused demeanor
• Sound judgment, emotional control, and the ability to work well under pressure
• No felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in one or more of the following:
  • military police / military
  • retired or former law enforcement in good standing
  • armed school security
• Previous armed experience in a school, campus, or youth-oriented environment
• CPR / First Aid / AED certification
• Strong report-writing ability
• Demonstrated ability to balance authority with approachability

What Success Looks Like in This Role

The strongest candidates for this position are:

• reliable and consistent
• calm under pressure
• strong verbal de-escalators
• professional in appearance and conduct
• able to build rapport without losing authority
• alert, observant, and proactive
• able to operate with restraint, sound judgment, and documentation discipline

Application Process

We respect your time and your background.

Qualified candidates who align with this role will be contacted quickly. Because armed roles involve additional clearances, training, and readiness steps, follow-through and responsiveness are critical. Our team will clearly explain next steps and support candidates through the process.

Additional Notice

To support Cardinal Point’s commitment to a drug-free workplace, employees may be subject to random drug testing.

Cardinal Point Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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