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School Security Officer

Cardinal Point Security Group
Fort Washington, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/29/2025 CLOSED ON 4/18/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Security Officer position at Cardinal Point Security Group?

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.

 

Location: Fort Washington, PA

 

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

 

 

Schedule:

 

  • Coverage is needed 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Up to 30 hours per week
  • Schedule includes regular school hours plus after-school and occasional weekend events when required.
  • This position follows the school calendar, with 2 months off during the summer.

 

 

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 verbal de-escalation
  • Maintains orderly flow of foot traffic in the hallways
  • Monitors restrooms throughout the day
  • 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
  • Completes daily activity reports and incident reports as required
  • Cultivate positive relationships with staff and students
  • Access Control
  • Monitor CCTV

 

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 6 years’ post-secondary education work experience
  • Minimum 3 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
  • Ability to complete all required training to work in schools
  • 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.
  • Valid Driver’s License

 

 

Benefits:

  • Paid Mandatory Training
  • Accrued Sick Time
  • Employee referral program
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • 401K eligibility after six months of employment

 

 

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

 

 

Salary : $18

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