Job Description
Armed 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.
Pay: $25.00
Location: Downingtown, PA
Schedule 7:15 AM to 3:15 PM
This is a 10-month position, with 2 months off during the summer. Schedule includes regular school hours and occasional after-school and weekend events.
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 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
- Cultivate positive relationships with staff and students
- Access Control
- Monitor CCTV
Basic Qualifications - Five years of experience as an armed security officer
- Three years of experience as a security officer in a school setting
- Must possess a valid PA Act 235 Certification
- Must possess a valid PA Concealed Carry Permit
- Must possess your own firearm.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications - 4 years of experience as a Sworn Municipal, State, or Federal Police Officer OR Military MP, Military MA, Air Force Security Forces, OR Federal, State or Municipal Corrections Officer.
- Valid Driver’s License
Benefits - Paid Mandatory Training
- Accrued Sick Time
- Employee Recognition Program
- Employee Referral 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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