What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unarmed School Security Officer position at Cardinal Point?
Unarmed School Security Officer
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Location: Pennsburg, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
School-year assignment
Occasional after-school or weekend events
Potential crossover assignments during school breaks, based on availability, performance, and business needs
What You’ll Do
- Maintain a visible, professional presence throughout the school
- Patrol entrances, hallways, common areas, grounds, and safety hot spots
- Support visitor management and access-control procedures
- Identify suspicious behavior and report concerns early
- Use verbal de-escalation during student, parent, and staff conflicts
- Build professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
- Respond calmly during emergencies and critical incidents
- Communicate by radio and write clear, factual incident reports
- Arrive on time, look sharp, stay engaged, and remain consistent
Who Will Succeed Here
- Officers who stay calm when other people are upset
- Officers who command respect without escalating conflict
- Officers who take pride in being dependable and professional
- Officers who notice problems before they become incidents
- Officers who can work around students without taking behavior personally
- Officers who understand that school security requires both authority and approachability
- Officers who want a meaningful assignment with training, structure, and growth potential
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Reliable transportation
- Active cell phone and reliable email access
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and student-appropriate demeanor
- Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing
- Willingness to complete all required K-12 clearances and training
- Ability to walk up to 10,000 steps and stand for extended periods
- No disqualifying criminal convictions
Preferred Experience
- Security or school safety
- Military or military police
- Law enforcement or corrections
- Campus, youth-serving, or public-facing environments
- Conflict de-escalation
- Incident report writing
- CPR, First Aid, or AED certification
Salary : $22