Unarmed School Security Officer

Cardinal Point; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Point is seeking security officers to support a school environment in South Carolina. The role involves staying professional, patrolling campus areas, managing visitor access, and reporting incidents with calm, decisive action.

You will work a fixed schedule Monday–Friday with occasional after-school events and potential crossover assignments. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing.
• Willingness to complete all required K-12 clearances and training.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 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