Security Officer

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 25,614 - 31,306; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

Allentown School District is hiring a Security Officer for Union Terrace Elementary School to protect students and staff from harm while safeguarding school property. This full-time, 11-month position spans both regular and summer school sessions, with responsibilities including patrolling, responding to emergencies, and drafting incident reports.

Qualified candidates must have prior security experience or an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, complete necessary training, and maintain excellent work performance. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement fund.

Qualifications

• Prior law enforcement or related security experience is required.
• Completion of all required training programs to a satisfactory manner.
• Consistent record of satisfactory work performance.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned building and grounds to prevent illegal entry.
• Conduct inspections of doors and windows to ensure they are secure.
• Respond to emergency situations as directed by administration.

Skills

Law enforcement or related security experience

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice

Satisfactory work performance

Clear background checks

Job description

Security Officer
Starting Salary: $28,460.80

• Position Type: Security/ Security - Full-Time
• Date Posted: 5/14/2026
• Location: Union Terrace Elementary School

Qualifications

• Must have prior law enforcement or related security experience, or at least an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice.
• Must complete all required training programs in a satisfactory manner, as determined by the Allentown School District.
• Consistent record of satisfactory work performance.
• Clear or acceptable background and clearance checks.

Summary

The Security Officer assists in the educational process by protecting students and staff members from harm while on school premises, and protecting school-owned property from loss or damage caused by anti-social acts. This is an 11-month position, with responsibilities spanning the regular school and summer school sessions up to a maximum of 225 days.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned building, grounds and halls to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
• Conducts patrol inspections of doors, windows and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Confronts unauthorized persons for identification, routing and/or assistance or calls police for assistance according to emergency action plan.
• Responds as directed by the building administrator in matters of security.
• Patrols school grounds and adjacent areas as assigned to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles.
• Draft and submit written reports of security incidents and violations.
• Responds immediately to all requests for assistance in emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned under contract.

The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund

Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.