• Armed School Security Officer

    Cardinal Point Security Group • Scranton, PA 18503

    Job #2795416963

  • 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: $27.00 per hour

    Location: Scranton, PA

    Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 to 3:00 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 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
    • Paid Time Off
    • Medical Benefits after (1) year
    • Paid Wellness Program
    • Employee Recognition Program
    • College or Trade School Reimbursement of 500.00 - (1) year employment in good standing grade > C
    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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