School Resource Officer

Edgeworth Security; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Edgeworth Security is seeking a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) to ensure the safety and well-being of students and faculty. This role involves responding to emergencies and protecting campus property, with responsibilities including monitoring buildings and maintaining positive relationships with students.

The ideal candidate will have a background in law enforcement, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety. Full benefits including medical, dental, and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be sworn or previous sworn Pennsylvania law enforcement officer with full arrest powers.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time law enforcement experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of students and faculty.
• Respond to emergencies and protect campus property.
• Patrol and monitor campus buildings and grounds.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Youth engagement skills

Education

Basic School Resource Officer (SRO) Training

Job description

New World. New Problems. New Solutions.

Edgeworth Security is a full‑service security firm, specializing in Interactive Video Surveillance, Security System Integration, Executive Protection and Security Consulting Services. Our security solutions and suite of managed services leverage modern technology and automation to significantly lower theft and crime, as well as improve overall operations for our customers. Edgeworth Security takes a proactive stance on crime prevention and operational enhancement by applying artificial intelligence and military grade analytics used in our Command Center. We combine people, processes, and technology to actively secure, protect and improve the operations of our clients’ people, property and assets.

Position

SRO/School Patrol Officer

Status

Full-time, onsite in Sewickley, PA. Occasional nationwide travel may occur.

Overview

This position is responsible for ensuring the safety and well‑being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, responding to emergencies, and protecting campus property. This full‑time position will work from mid‑August through mid‑June. Patrols and monitors campus buildings, grounds, and parking lots to deter, detect, report, and stop violations of the law and/or school policies.

Essential Job Function And Responsibilities

• Locks and unlocks buildings.
• Detects, investigates, and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities.
• Assists administrators and staff in crisis, medical, and emergency situations.
• Notifies the Director of Security, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations.
• Assists with fire drills and other emergency building evacuations.
• Maintains security records, logs, and reports.
• Reads and responds to email communications.
• Maintains positive relationships and contact with students.
• Survey school buildings to evaluate needs and recommend safety/security measures to the Director of Security or proper administrators.

Benefits

Top‑tier compensation. Full‑time, non‑exempt hourly with full benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD&D/short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) matching). Training & Education Assistance. Paid Time Off (PTO).

Requirements

• Must be a currently sworn or previous sworn with honorable discharge as a Pennsylvania law enforcement officer employed by a municipal, county, or state agency with full arrest powers.
• Successful completion of the Basic School Resource Officer (SRO) Training through the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) or an equivalent program approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), or the ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full‑time law enforcement experience preferred.
• Must possess a clean disciplinary and professional record and successfully pass all required background investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and community partners, with strong communication, problem‑solving, and youth engagement skills.

Employees are our greatest asset. Here at Edgeworth Security, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, and always strive to be better than we were yesterday.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Edgeworth Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Edgeworth Security utilizes e-Verify to check employment authorization.