Unarmed School Security Officer
Unarmed School Security Officer
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Location: Fleetwood, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
School-year assignment
Occasional after-school or weekend events
Potential crossover assignments during school breaks, based on availability, performance, and business needs
What You’ll Do
• Maintain a visible, professional presence throughout the school
• Patrol entrances, hallways, common areas, grounds, and safety hot spots
• Support visitor management and access-control procedures
• Identify suspicious behavior and report concerns early
• Use verbal de-escalation during student, parent, and staff conflicts
• Build professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
• Respond calmly during emergencies and critical incidents
• Communicate by radio and write clear, factual incident reports
• Arrive on time, look sharp, stay engaged, and remain consistent
Who Will Succeed Here
• Officers who stay calm when other people are upset
• Officers who command respect without escalating conflict
• Officers who take pride in being dependable and professional
• Officers who notice problems before they become incidents
• Officers who can work around students without taking behavior personally
• Officers who understand that school security requires both authority and approachability
• Officers who want a meaningful assignment with training, structure, and growth potential
Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation
• Active cell phone and reliable email access
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and student-appropriate demeanor
• Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing
• Willingness to complete all required K-12 clearances and training
• Ability to walk up to 10,000 steps and stand for extended periods
• No disqualifying criminal convictions
Preferred Experience
• Security or school safety
• Military or military police
• Law enforcement or corrections
• Campus, youth-serving, or public-facing environments
• Conflict de-escalation
• Incident report writing
• CPR, First Aid, or AED certification
Security and Investigations
General Business
Full-time