Overnight School Security Officer

KRE Security • Wyomissing, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

KRE Security is seeking a dependable and professional Overnight School Security Officer to protect school buildings, property, and grounds throughout overnight hours in the Berks County area. The officer conducts interior, exterior, and vehicle patrols of multiple school properties, monitors facilities, identifies security concerns, and helps keep school property safe when students and staff are not present. This role provides a visible security presence and requires working independently, including outdoors and during adverse weather. The schedule is full-time, Sunday through Thursday, from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Additional hours may be available for school events, athletic events, and other client needs. The selected candidate must complete required background checks and clearances, complete training mandated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for School Security Officers, and maintain required certifications, clearances, and training throughout employment.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional.
• Comfortable working independently for extended periods.
• Alert, observant, and detail-oriented.
• Able to perform extensive interior, exterior, and vehicle patrols.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to respond calmly and appropriately to security concerns and emergencies.
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally verbally and in writing.
• Able to accurately complete reports and required documentation.
• Committed to maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Willing to complete required background checks and clearances and training mandated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for School Security Officers.
• Able to maintain required certifications, clearances, and training throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Security, education, customer service, military, law enforcement, or other public-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular interior and exterior patrols of school buildings, athletic facilities, parking areas, and grounds.
• Perform vehicle patrols of multiple school properties throughout the district.
• Check doors, gates, windows, and other access points to ensure facilities remain secure.
• Identify and report suspicious activity, safety hazards, maintenance issues, and unauthorized individuals on school property.
• Maintain a visible security presence to deter trespassing, vandalism, theft, and other criminal activity.
• Respond appropriately to alarms, disturbances, emergencies, and security-related incidents.
• Monitor school property during overnight hours and adverse weather conditions.
• Document patrol activities, incidents, and observations in daily activity reports.
• Communicate with supervisors, law enforcement, emergency responders, and school representatives as needed.
• Follow client directives, site-specific post orders, and company policies and procedures.
• Complete required background checks and clearances, mandated training, and ongoing certification and training requirements.

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training and development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching after one year of employment
• Dental insurance
• Capital Blue Cross employee-only benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week
• Paid PTO accrual of up to 40 hours, beginning after successful completion of the probationary period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed