What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Overnight Security Officer position at KRE Security?
Benefits:
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Competitive salary
Full-Time Overnight Security Officer – College Campus
Wednesday–Sunday | 11:00 PM–7:00 AM | Full-Time
Reading, PA (2 Campuses, must be willing to work both as business needs require)
Reading, PA (2 Campuses, must be willing to work both as business needs require)
Are you dependable, observant, and the person people can count on when things get a little unpredictable? Do you enjoy working independently while still being part of a team?
We’re looking for a Full-Time Overnight Security Officer to help keep our college campus safe, secure, and welcoming.
If you’re someone who takes pride in being alert, professional, and ready to help, we want to hear from you!
️ What Does Campus Security Look Like Overnight?
Campus life doesn't stop just because the sun goes down!
As an overnight Security Officer, you'll be a visible and reassuring presence for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Some nights may be quiet and routine. Other nights may require you to think on your feet and respond calmly to the unexpected.
You may encounter:
- Conducting patrols of campus buildings, grounds, parking areas, and other designated areas.
- Checking doors, access points, and facilities.
- Monitoring security cameras, alarms, and activity around campus.
- Assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors with questions or concerns.
- Responding to disturbances, suspicious activity, safety concerns, or other incidents.
- Handling after-hours access and lockout situations.
- Documenting incidents and completing clear, accurate reports.
- Contacting appropriate campus personnel or emergency services when needed.
- Being a calm, professional, and reassuring presence when someone needs help.
Some nights are quiet. Some are busy. And every night, your job matters.
- Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who takes pride in being reliable, professional, and aware of what's happening around them.
You'll be a great fit if you are:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Alert and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable working independently or as a team during overnight hours.
- Able to communicate professionally with students, staff, visitors, and coworkers.
- Calm and level-headed when situations become stressful.
- Comfortable walking and conducting regular patrols.
- Able to write clear and accurate reports.
- Willing to obtain required PSP Patch, ChildLine, and FBI fingerprint clearances for school employees.
Security experience is a plus, but we're also interested in people who bring the right attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
What We Offer
We believe the people who help keep our campus safe deserve to be supported, too.
Full-time employees enjoy:
- Overnight schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 11 PM–7 AM
- Overtime opportunities available
- Paid PTO accrual of up to 40 hours, beginning after successful completion of the 60-day probationary period
- Employee-only Capital Blue Cross benefits for eligible full-time employees 30 Hours/week after 60-day probationary period
- 401(k) with company matching after 1 year of employment
- Valuable experience working in a professional college-campus environment
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a position where your reliability, awareness, and ability to help people genuinely make a difference, this could be the opportunity for you.
We're looking for someone who can stay awake, stay alert, stay professional — and stay calm when things get interesting.
If that sounds like you, apply today at www.kresecurity.com!
Come be part of the team that helps keep our campus safe, secure, and welcoming — even after everyone else has gone to bed.