Armed School Security Officer

Armed School Security Officer –
Cardinal Point Homeland Security Group

Cardinal Point Security Group is building a team of Security Officers to facilitate a safe learning environment and keep students, staff, and faculty safe from violence.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA

Schedule: Tuesday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Paid Mandatory Training.
• Accrued Sick Time.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• 401(k) eligibility after six months of employment.

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.