School Security Officer - $18.00 per hour - Philadelphia PA
Job Description
Job Description
School Security Officer - $18.00 / hour / Monday to Friday / Philadelphia, PA
A Better Security Post. A Clear Schedule. Work That Matters.
Cardinal Point Security Group is hiring a professional School Security Officer for a structured, school-based assignment.
This is not a warehouse, parking lot, or warm-body post. You will work in a professional environment where your judgment, communication, reliability, and de-escalation skills are respected.
Position details:
Start Date: 8/31/26
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Schedule:
Monday to Thursday - 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday - 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM
School-year assignment
Occasional after-school or weekend events
Potential crossover assignments during school breaks, based on availability, performance, and business needs
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
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
Ready for a Better Assignment?
Bring your professionalism, judgment, and reliability to a role where your presence has a real purpose. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly, and our team will guide you through the clearance, training, and onboarding process.
Apply today and take the next step in your security career.
Cardinal Point Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
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.