School Security Officer

GardaWorld•Bala Cynwyd, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

GardaWorld is hiring a School Security Officer in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia). The role focuses on customer service, protecting people and property, monitoring activity, and enforcing client procedures and standards. The posting lists two schedules: a full-time Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (40 hours per week), and a part-time schedule on Thursday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to midnight (32 hours per week). Compensation is $17.50 per hour. Officers conduct interior and exterior foot patrols, deter unauthorized persons from the property, regulate traffic, enforce traffic laws on the property, de-escalate verbal altercations, and respond rapidly to critical situations. The role also includes supervising and managing employees at the assigned site, maintaining a professional relationship with the client, using independent judgment, observing and surveying the area, and reporting activity. The officer must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and read and write detailed reports. Applicants must have an active driver’s license and CPR certificate, a high school education or equivalent, and must pass an extensive screening process. One year of security, military, or law enforcement experience is required. A state license is required if applicable. GardaWorld describes opportunities for training, skill development, and career advancement. DailyPay is offered as a voluntary benefit that provides access to earned pay beginning on the first day of work.

Requirements

Active driver's license.
CPR certificate.
High school education or equivalent (GED).
Pass an extensive screening process.
One year of security, military, or law enforcement experience is required.
State license, if required.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Ability to read and write detailed reports.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service.
Conduct interior and exterior foot patrols around the property.
Deter vagrants from the property.
Supervise and manage employees at the assigned job site.
Maintain a healthy, professional relationship with the client at the assigned site.
Exercise independent judgment and sound decision-making while performing duties.
Observe and survey the area and report activity at the assigned location.
Regulate traffic and enforce traffic laws on the property.
De-escalate verbal altercations.
Respond rapidly in critical situations.
Enforce customer procedures, regulations, and standards.
Read and write detailed reports.