PT After School Security Officer

KRE Security • Hereford, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Afterschool Security Officer works in a school environment in the Lehigh Valley area, providing a safe, secure, and welcoming presence for students, families, staff, and visitors during afterschool hours. This is a permanent part-time position following the academic school calendar, scheduled Wednesday through Friday from 2:45 PM to 6:45 PM. The role is based in Macungie, Pennsylvania, and may include additional Saturday coverage when requested by the client.

The officer conducts interior and exterior patrols according to the school’s daily activities and event schedule; monitors entrances, exits, hallways, common areas, and designated exterior areas; and maintains a visible, professional presence. The role also involves interacting respectfully with the school community, observing and reporting unusual or potentially unsafe activity, responding appropriately to security or safety concerns, following site-specific orders and client requirements, and completing activity logs and reports. Outdoor work, including in inclement weather, is required when needed.

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 and training throughout employment. The position offers paid PTO accrual of up to 40 hours after successful completion of a 60-day probationary period, free uniforms, training and development, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age, as required by the contractual agreement with the client.
• Be dependable and punctual.
• Be professional, approachable, and respectful.
• Be comfortable interacting with students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Be alert and detail-oriented.
• Be comfortable working independently.
• Be able to conduct interior and exterior patrols.
• Be willing to work outside when required, including in inclement weather.
• Communicate clearly and professionally.
• Be comfortable following school security procedures and client requirements.
• Be willing to complete all required background checks and clearances.
• Complete all training mandated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for School Security Officers.
• Maintain all required certifications and training throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct interior and exterior patrols based on the school’s daily event and activity schedule.
• Maintain a visible and professional security presence.
• Monitor entrances, exits, hallways, common areas, and designated exterior areas.
• Help maintain a safe environment during afterschool activities and events.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Observe and report unusual or potentially unsafe activity.
• Respond appropriately to security or safety concerns.
• Follow site-specific post orders, procedures, and client requirements.
• Complete required activity logs and reports.
• Work outdoors when required, including during inclement weather.
• Provide additional Saturday coverage when requested by the client.

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off accrual of up to 40 hours, beginning after successful completion of the 60-day probationary period
• Training and development

What This Job Offers

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