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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSchool Security Officer - $18.00 / hour / 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM / Bethlehem, PA A Better Security Post. A Clear Schedule. Work That Matters.Cardinal Point Security Group is hiring a professional School Security Officer for a structured, school-based assignment.This is not a warehouse, parking lot, or warm-body post. You will work in a professional environment where your judgment, communication, reliability, and de-escalation skills are respected.Position details:Start Date: 8/29/26Pay: $18.00 per hourLocation: Bethlehem, PASchedule: Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMSchool-year assignmentOccasional after-school or weekend eventsPotential crossover assignments during school breaks, based on availability, performance, and business needsWhy Officers Choose Cardinal PointPaid school-specific trainingSupport completing required K-12 clearancesClear post orders and expectationsDirect supervisor coaching and field supportEmployee referral and recognition programs401(k) eligibility after six monthsOpportunities to advance into lead, supervisor, and higher-responsibility security rolesYou will not be sent to a site and expected to figure everything out alone. Our recruiting, training, compliance, scheduling, and operations teams support you throughout onboarding and while you are assigned.What You’ll DoMaintain a visible, professional presence throughout the schoolPatrol entrances, hallways, common areas, grounds, and safety hot spotsSupport visitor management and access-control proceduresIdentify suspicious behavior and report concerns earlyUse verbal de-escalation during student, parent, and staff conflictsBuild professional relationships while maintaining clear boundariesRespond calmly during emergencies and critical incidentsCommunicate by radio and write clear, factual incident reportsArrive on time, look sharp, stay engaged, and remain consistentWho Will Succeed HereOfficers who stay calm when other people are upsetOfficers who command respect without escalating conflictOfficers who take pride in being dependable and professionalOfficers who notice problems before they become incidentsOfficers who can work around students without taking behavior personallyOfficers who understand that school security requires both authority and approachabilityOfficers who want a meaningful assignment with training, structure, and growth potentialRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDReliable transportationActive cell phone and reliable email accessStrong verbal and written communication skillsProfessional appearance and student-appropriate demeanorAbility to pass required background screening and drug testingWillingness to complete all required K-12 clearances and trainingAbility to walk up to 10,000 steps and stand for extended periodsNo disqualifying criminal convictionsPreferred ExperienceSecurity or school safetyMilitary or military policeLaw enforcement or correctionsCampus, youth-serving, or public-facing environmentsConflict de-escalationIncident report writingCPR, First Aid, or AED certificationReady for a Better Assignment?Bring your professionalism, judgment, and reliability to a role where your presence has a real purpose. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly, and our team will guide you through the clearance, training, and onboarding process.Apply today and take the next step in your security career.Cardinal Point Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Maintains order and safety within school environments. Monitors student traffic, patrols facilities, and responds to emergencies. Required to have at least 3 years of security, police, or military experience. Must pass background checks and clearances.\nCompany DescriptionCardinal Point Security Group provides professional armed and unarmed security services with a clear mission: making people and communities safer. We bring preparation, professionalism, and dependable service to schools, commercial properties, and the communities we protect.At Cardinal Point, you are part of a team—not left to figure things out on your own. We provide paid, role-specific training, clear expectations, and hands-on support from supervisors. Our recruiting, training, compliance, scheduling, and operations teams work together to help you prepare for your assignment and succeed in the field.We value integrity, respectful communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to service. Our everyday expectations are straightforward: be on time, look sharp, be engaged, and be consistent. We look for people who take pride in their work, remain professional under pressure, and treat others with respect.We also believe in developing our people. Employees who demonstrate reliability, initiative, and strong performance can pursue opportunities to expand their skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or specialized assignments.Join Cardinal Point and build a career protecting what matters: people and communities.Company DescriptionCardinal Point Security Group provides professional armed and unarmed security services with a clear mission: making people and communities safer. We bring preparation, professionalism, and dependable service to schools, commercial properties, and the communities we protect.\r\n\r\nAt Cardinal Point, you are part of a team—not left to figure things out on your own. We provide paid, role-specific training, clear expectations, and hands-on support from supervisors. Our recruiting, training, compliance, scheduling, and operations teams work together to help you prepare for your assignment and succeed in the field.\r\n\r\nWe value integrity, respectful communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to service. Our everyday expectations are straightforward: be on time, look sharp, be engaged, and be consistent. We look for people who take pride in their work, remain professional under pressure, and treat others with respect.\r\n\r\nWe also believe in developing our people. Employees who demonstrate reliability, initiative, and strong performance can pursue opportunities to expand their skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or specialized assignments.\r\n\r\nJoin Cardinal Point and build a career protecting what matters: people and communities.

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