Full Time Campus Security Professional
About The Position
The High School Security Officer works at a high school in the Berks County area, providing a professional, approachable security presence and helping maintain a safe, positive, and welcoming environment for students, staff, families, and visitors. The position follows the academic school calendar and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:15 AM to 3:45 PM. The officer may be asked to provide additional coverage for school events, athletic events, and other client needs. The position requires completion of required background checks and clearances, all training mandated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for School Security Officers, and maintenance of required certifications, clearances, and training throughout employment. The position starts November 1, with all training completed before placement at the client site.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years of age, as required by the client contract.
- Be dependable, punctual, and professional.
- Be approachable and respectful, and comfortable interacting with students, families, staff, and visitors.
- Be alert and detail-oriented.
- Be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Be able to conduct interior and exterior patrols.
- Be willing to work outside when required, including during inclement weather.
- Be able to communicate clearly and professionally.
- Be comfortable responding appropriately to challenging situations.
- Be able to follow established procedures while using good judgment when circumstances change.
- Be willing to complete all required background checks and clearances.
- Complete training mandated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for School Security Officers.
- Maintain all required certifications, clearances, and training throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- Security, education, customer service, military, law enforcement, or other public-facing experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide a visible and professional security presence throughout the school day.
- Conduct interior and exterior patrols based on the school's daily schedule and activities.
- Monitor entrances, hallways, common areas, and designated exterior areas.
- Help maintain a safe environment during arrival, dismissal, lunch, and other school activities.
- Interact professionally and respectfully with students, staff, families, and visitors.
- Observe and report unusual or potentially unsafe activity.
- Respond appropriately to security and safety concerns.
- Support school staff during challenging situations when needed.
- Complete required activity logs and incident reports.
- Follow site-specific post orders, procedures, and client requirements.
- Provide additional coverage for school events, athletic events, and other activities as requested.
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training and development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid PTO accrual of up to 40 hours, beginning after successful completion of the 60-day probationary period
- Capital Blue Cross employee-only benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week
- 401(k) with company matching after 1 year of employment
- Opportunities for additional hours through school events, athletic events, and other client needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
