School Security Officer - Former Law Enforcement Required - Phila, PA - $25.00 per hour
Job Description
Job Description
School Security Officer – Philadelphia, PA – $25.00
Former Law Enforcement (Police Officer or State Trooper) required
School Security Officer
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Schedule:
Monday to Friday - 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Schedule follows the school calendar with an occasional after school and Saturdays as required and two months off during the summer break
Pay rate: $25.00 per hour
Why Officers Choose Cardinal Point
- Paid school-specific training
- Support completing required K-12 clearances
- Clear post orders and expectations
- Direct supervisor coaching and field support
- Employee referral and recognition programs
- 401(k) eligibility after six months
- Opportunities to advance into lead, supervisor, and higher-responsibility security roles
You will not be sent to a site and expected to figure everything out alone. Our recruiting, training, compliance, scheduling, and operations teams support you throughout onboarding and while you are assigned.
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
Basic Qualifications:
- Retired or honorably separated Municipal Police Officer or State Trooper
- Graduate from Municipal Police Officer Education, Training Commission’s Police Academy, OR State Police Academy
- Experience as Military Police or Master at Arms can also be considered
- Current clearances as required by the laws of Pennsylvania (24 P.S. § 1-111) weapons use/baton use/restrain procedures.
- Must be willing to obtain clearances as required by the Child Protective Services Law and PA School Code.
- Able to work well under pressure.
- 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).
Preferred Qualifications:
- School security experience and Act 67 Certification.
- CPR/First Aid Certification.
Benefits:
- Paid Mandatory Training
- Accrued Sick Time
- Employee Recognition Program
- Employee Referral Program
- 401K eligibility after six months of employment
To ensure Cardinal Point's commitment to a drug-free workplace, employees may be subject to random drug tests
Cardinal Point Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Maintains order and safety within school environments. Monitors student traffic, patrols facilities, and responds to emergencies. Required to have at least 3 years of security, police, or military experience. Must pass background checks and clearances.