School Security Officer at Cardinal Point Homeland Security Group Mount Prospect, IL

School Security Officer job at Cardinal Point Homeland Security Group. Mount Prospect, IL. 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.

Philadelphia, PA 19129

$18.00 per hour

• Monday to Thursday - 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM AND every other Friday 7:45 AM to 1:30 PM
• Schedule includes regular school hours plus after‑school and occasional weekend events when required.
• This position follows the school calendar, with 2 months off during the summer.

• Be a Cardinal Point Ambassador:
  Be on time. Look sharp in proper uniform. Be engaged. Be consistent.
• Coach and mentor students.
• Incident Management and verbal de‑escalation.
• Maintains orderly flow of foot traffic in the hallways.
• Monitors restrooms throughout the day.
• Reports on 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.
• Completes daily activity reports and incident reports as required.
• Cultivate positive relationships with staff and students.
• Access Control.
• Monitor CCTV.

• Minimum of 6 years’ post‑secondary education work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Security experience working in a school environment, or have experience as a Sworn Police Officer, Military, or Corrections Officer.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Obtains required clearances for working in school.
• Ability to complete all required training to work in schools.
• 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 focused, professional, and courteous demeanor.

• Experience as a Sworn Municipal, State, or Federal Police Officer OR Military MP, Military MA, Air Force Security Forces.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Paid Mandatory Training.
• Accrued Sick Time.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• 401K eligibility after six months of employment.

To ensure Cardinal Point’s commitment to a drug‑free work environment, employees may be subject to random drug testing.

Cardinal Point Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer