Security Officer - Full Time

North Penn School District; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Penn School District seeks a Security Officer to protect students, staff, and visitors and safeguard district properties within the assigned building at Pennfield Middle School. The role requires enforcing campus rules, reporting incidents, and coordinating with police when needed.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma and a valid Pennsylvania driver's license; police training is preferred. Prior police or security experience is welcomed, with a focus on safety and professional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Police training preferred.
• Valid PA driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides protection to all persons and safeguards the property and facilities of the North Penn School District within the assigned building
• Provides service to any student, staff member, or visitor in need of assistance or information
• Provides immediate service to students, staff, or visitors when serious disturbances occur
• Enforces rules and regulations regarding vehicular movement on campus when applicable
• Assists in the enforcement of all school regulations and policies
• Investigates misdemeanors that are discovered or reported on the premises
• Recommends to the appropriate administrators the need to summon local municipal police
• Assists in municipal police investigations
• Maintains daily records and logs appropriate to the security police function
• Follows the responsibilities and duties listed in the North Penn School District guidelines for security staff
• Perform other security of safety tasks as assigned or directed

Skills

Sound judgement

Decision making

Leadership

Police procedures knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type: Safety and Security/ SCHOOL SECURITY PERSONNEL
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: Pennfield Middle School
• Closing Date: 09/23/2026

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another. We look forward to your interest!

Title: Security Officer

Reports To: Head Security Officer

Takes Direction From: Head Security Officer, Coordinator of Emergency Management and Safe Schools, Building Principal

Schedule/Calendar: 8 hours/day 40 hours/week 183 days/year

Summary

The Security Officer position provides protection to all persons and safeguards the property and facilities of the North Penn School District within the assigned building.

Essential Functions

• Provides protection to all persons and safeguards the property and facilities of the North Penn School District within the assigned building
• Provides service to any student, staff member, or visitor in need of assistance or information
• Provides immediate service to students, staff, or visitors when serious disturbances occur
• Enforces rules and regulations regarding vehicular movement on campus when applicable
• Assists in the enforcement of all school regulations and policies
• Investigates misdemeanors that are discovered or reported on the premises
• Recommends to the appropriate administrators the need to summon local municipal police
• Assists in municipal police investigations
• Maintains daily records and logs appropriate to the security police function
• Follows the responsibilities and duties listed in the North Penn School District guidelines for security staff
• Perform other security of safety tasks as assigned or directed

Education and/or Certification Required

• High School Diploma
• Police training preferred
• Valid PA drivers license

Experience Needed

• Previous police, security, and child supervision / experienced preferred

Requisite Skills

• Demonstrates sound judgement, decision making, and leadership ability
• Has knowledge of the procedures of local police departments

ADA Compliance

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Light work Medium work Heavy work Very heavy work

Sedentary: involves sitting most of the time. Incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

Light work: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Medium work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.