School Police Officer

Job Description

Job Description

School Police 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.

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19154

Rate: $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 3:15 PM

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 verbal 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:

• Retired or honorably separated Municipal Police Officer or State Trooper
• Current clearances as required by the laws of Pennsylvania (24 P.S. § 1-111) weapons use/baton use/restrain procedures.
• 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 the SPO MPOETC Firearms Qualification
• Graduate from Municipal Police Officer Education, Training Commission’s Police Academy, State Police Academy (Out of State police academies can be considered).
• High School diploma or GED
• Consent to a drug screen.
• Must be willing to obtain Act 168, Child Abuse, PA State Criminal History and PDE FBI Clearances as required by the Child Protective Services Law and PA School Code.
• CPR Certification
• 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 customer focused, professional, and courteous demeanor.
• Clean driving record with no at fault accidents for last 10 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• School security experience and Act 67 Certification.
• First Aid Certification.

Benefits:

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

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

Cardinal Point Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cardinal Point Security Group is committed to a focus on comprehensive safety. Comprehensive safety encompasses physical safety, positive climate, effective culture, and strategic professional development. Whether you are a childcare organization, school, house of worship, governmental, or private business, our goal is to build exceptional proficiency and long-term self-sustainability.

Company Description

Cardinal Point Security Group is committed to a focus on comprehensive safety. Comprehensive safety encompasses physical safety, positive climate, effective culture, and strategic professional development. Whether you are a childcare organization, school, house of worship, governmental, or private business, our goal is to build exceptional proficiency and long-term self-sustainability.