Student Safety Officer; De‐escalation Specialist

Student Safety Officer (De‑escalation Specialist)

Become a Certified School Security Professional.

Be on time. Look sharp in proper uniform. Be engaged. Be consistent. Cardinal Point Security Group is building a team of Security Officers who will facilitate a safe learning environment and keep students, staff, and faculty safe from violence.

The Unarmed Student Safety Officer (USSO) is a specialized security role focused on preventing and de‑escalating conflicts among students, supporting a safe learning environment, and partnering closely with school administrators and counselors. This is an excellent fit for candidates with experience in security, law enforcement, military, education, or social services who want to make a direct impact on youth while maintaining a predictable schedule.

Location: Montgomery County, PA |
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour |
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week. Regular school hours plus after‑school and occasional weekend events. Follows the school calendar with two months off during the summer.

• Serve as primary responder for student conflicts, fights, and tense situations on campus.
• Apply de‑escalation techniques to calm situations, separate students, and reduce the need for law enforcement involvement.
• Build rapport with students to identify early warning signs of conflict or safety concerns.
• Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, and SROs on behavior plans and safety protocols.
• Document incidents clearly and maintain logs to identify trends (locations, times, individuals).
• Advise school leadership on hot spots and recommended preventative measures.
• Coach and support Campus Security Officers in basic de‑escalation approaches.
• Participate in ongoing training in youth behavior, trauma‑informed practices, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain orderly flow of foot traffic in the hallways and monitor restrooms throughout the day.
• Report maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Walk up to 10,000 steps per day to patrol school facilities and grounds to prevent access to restricted areas, theft, or vandalism.
• Stand for up to four hours per day and at secondary locations as required.
• Identify and report suspicious activity.
• Complete daily activity reports and incident reports as required.
• Cultivate positive relationships with staff and students.
• Access control and monitor CCTV.

• Prior experience in a school setting or working directly with youth.
• Training in de‑escalation, CPI, Safety Care or similar programs.

• Mission‑driven work directly impacting student safety and school climate.
• Additional de‑escalation and youth‑focused training provided by the company.
• Clear progression path to Lead SSO or Site Supervisor roles.
• Stable weekday schedule aligned with the school calendar.

• Minimum 3 years of security experience working in a school environment, or experience as a sworn police officer, military, or corrections officer, education, social work, youth programs, or related fields.
• Must successfully pass a mandatory drug screen.
• Minimum of 6 years’ post‑high‑school education work experience.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Obtains required clearances for working in school.
• Ability to complete all required training to work in schools.
• No felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Reliable means of communication (active cell phone with mobile email access).
• Ability to comprehend and utilize the English language (verbal and written).
• Reliable means of transportation.
• Must possess a focused, professional, and courteous demeanor.

• Experience as a sworn municipal, state, or federal police officer OR military MP, military MA, Air Force Security Forces.
• Valid driver's license.

• Paid mandatory training.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee recognition program.
• 401(k) eligibility after six months of employment.
• Random drug testing to maintain a drug‑free work environment.
• Equal opportunity employer statement:
  Cardinal Point Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.