Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Company car
- Dental insurance
Armed School Security Officer – ACT 235
Perry County, PA | $22.00/Hour | Full-Time | Academic-Year Schedule
Positions Begin September 2026
Looking for a meaningful armed security position with consistent hours, competitive pay, and the opportunity to make a positive impact?
KRE Security, LLC is hiring professional, dependable ACT 235-certified Armed Security Officers for a school district assignment in Perry County. In this role, you will help maintain a safe, welcoming environment while building positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting pay: $22.00 per hour
- Additional $0.25 per hour for military veterans and active-duty service members
- Overtime paid for hours worked over 40 per week in accordance with applicable law
- Academic-year schedule beginning September 2026
- Health benefits available to eligible full-time employees averaging 30+ hours per week after 90 days
- Up to 40 hours of paid time off, with accrual beginning after completion of the probationary period
- Company vehicle provided while working
- Opportunities to earn additional hours at after-school events
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a visible, professional armed security presence
- Patrol school property and monitor entrances, access points, and surrounding areas
- Identify and report safety or security concerns
- Respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies
- Enforce district policies, post orders, and site procedures
- Complete accurate daily activity and incident reports using Belfry Software
- Communicate effectively with school personnel, supervisors, and fellow officers
- Build respectful, professional relationships with students, staff, and families
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Current Pennsylvania ACT 235 certification and valid concealed carry permit
- Level II or Level III retention holster
- Must obtain KRE’s in-house Phazzer certification
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the client site
- Strong communication, observation, and problem-solving skills
- Dependable, punctual, and professional in appearance and conduct
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and work in various environments
- Flexible availability for occasional after-school events
- Previous security, military, law enforcement, or school-security experience is preferred but not required
- Must attend an in-person orientation before being scheduled
Required Clearances
Candidates must pass all required background screenings and be willing to obtain or provide the following before beginning the assignment:
- Pennsylvania State Police PATCH
- Child Abuse History Clearance
- FBI Fingerprinting for School Employees
- Act 24
- Act 168
- Act 67
- Mantoux tuberculosis test
Join the KRE Security Team
This is more than a traditional security assignment. It is an opportunity to become a trusted member of a school community while working for an established Pennsylvania security company that values professionalism, integrity, and reliability.
Apply today at www.kresecurity.com to be considered for a September 2026 start.