Armed Security Guard

Armed School Security – Professional Guardian Role

Step Into a Role That Matters

At Cardinal Point Security Group, we don’t hire guards—we recruit Professional Guardians. We are seeking disciplined, mission-driven individuals for a $25/hour Armed School Security Officer role in Exton, PA. This is a high-trust school safety position, not a generic post, designed for the Quiet Professional who can balance tactical readiness with calm mentorship, sound judgment, and restraint.

Location: Exton, PA

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Schedule: Sunday to Saturday: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Qualified officers receive priority consideration for crossover work in our commercial, executive protection, and event divisions.

Why Cardinal Point

You are not sent to “figure it out on your own.” You join a managed team of Quiet Professionals supported by real leadership, clear expectations, paid training, and school-specific operational infrastructure. We lead through accountability, preparation, and Servant Leadership.

Training, Support, & Growth

• Paid K–12 school-specific training (de-escalation, adolescent interaction, threat detection)
• Direct mentorship from experienced supervisors
• Support with school clearances and compliance requirements

Serve as a trusted safety partner in a school environment—maintaining a safe, calm, and violence-free campus while building credibility with students, staff, and administrators. Strong officers project confidence without fear, de-escalate conflict early, stay composed under pressure, and respond decisively when required.

• Maintain a professional armed presence and conduct proactive campus patrols
• Use calm verbal de-escalation to manage conflicts and disruptions
• Act as a capable first responder during emergencies
• Build professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
• Write clear, factual incident reports and support operational excellence

• Minimum five years of Armed Security experience
• Military, or law enforcement, or armed school security experience is required
• PA Act 235 Certification and PA Concealed Carry Permit
• Must possess and qualify with your own firearm
• Ability to obtain all required K–12 clearances
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and professional demeanor
• No disqualifying criminal history

CPR/First Aid/AED

To support Cardinal Point’s commitment to a drug-free workplace, employees may be subject to random drug testing

Cardinal Point Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.