School Security Specialist

Security Officer

Assists School Administrators in maintaining a positive school environment; patrols assigned school premises and responds to incidents pertaining to the safety of students, staff and district property.

Multiple positions available for hire. Anticipated start date: August 31, 2026.

Requires the ability to make effective decisions and solve problems using sound judgment in crisis situations; requires individual initiative and teamwork; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult individuals and "at risk" youth; requires excellent listening skills; may be required in some positions to have sufficient dexterity, mobility, physical ability and stamina, to restrain students in accordance with established guidelines, sufficient mobility to respond to student needs and safety requiring moderate physical effort as a part of regular work routine, such as frequent standing, walking, lifting, guiding and/or carrying materials or equipment up to 50 pounds; requires visual concentration and manual dexterity to operate radio, phone and paperwork; may be required to attend extracurricular activities; required to travel between sites; work in all weather conditions; required to work effectively and communicate with groups and individuals of all ages in a multi-cultural community.

Knowledge of: Security and safety practices and procedures, Investigative techniques, law enforcement process for juvenile offenders. Skill in: Communicate with individuals and groups of all ages in a multicultural community, Assess emergency situations, Remain calm under pressure, Accurately document activities and occurrences, Work with at-risk youth; work in all weather conditions. Ability to: Take initiative, Assess situations and adopt an effective course of action, Diffuse situations and issues, Evaluate emergency situations quickly and use sound judgment, Remain calm under pressure, Work cooperatively with little direction, Accurately document incidents and activities, Work with "at risk" youth, Work outside in all weather conditions, Stand and walk for the majority of work shift, Maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, the public and public agencies in a multicultural community.

Education: High School graduation or GED. Experience: Completion of two years of college coursework; and two years of experience working with at-risk youth, or similar populations. Substitution: Applicable work experience may substitute for the required college education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Licenses/Special Requirements: Valid State of Washington Driver's License. Preferred: Red Cross First Aid Certificate. Clearances: Fingerprint and background check.

If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, your references will be checked. Please include the contact information for your current supervisor or, if you are not currently employed, your most recent supervisor.