2026-27 School Security Specialist

Seattle Public Schools · Seattle, WA · 2 wk ago

ManagementFull-time

Affords support to building administrators in maintaining a safe and secure environment for students and staff; patrols building and parking lot premises; assists in monitoring hallways, grounds and adjacent areas; provides security coverage during school hours; may provide coverage at school functions including extracurricular events; works in inclement weather.
Protects district interests and property as appropriate to prevent damage or possible liability; monitors visitors and reports or detains unauthorized persons in accordance with established District procedures; identifies security-related matters or situations such as, the need for grounds or building maintenance.
Identifies and responds to activities and emergencies which may disrupt normal school operations; physically or verbally intervenes to prevent conflicts; reports such matters to school administrators and requests assistance from community youth services, fire department or law enforcement agencies as appropriate.
Shares information with appropriate agencies following district and department protocol.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Reports to Manager of Security.

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.

Security and safety practices and procedures;
Investigative techniques, law enforcement process for juvenile offenders;
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;

Take initiative;
Absess 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.

Typical Qualifications: High School graduation or GED;
Completion of two years of college coursework; and two years of experience working with at-risk youth, or similar populations.

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.
Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
Click HERE for an overview of available benefit options.
Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31).
Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it HERE.

01 Are you a current Seattle Public School employee? YesNo

02 Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
03 Have you completed two years of college coursework; and two years of experience working with at-risk youth, or similar populations?
04 Do you have work experience that is directly related to this position? Relevant work experience may count in place of the required college education on a year-for-year basis. If yes, please describe your experience, including your job title, employer.
05 Have you included the contact information for your current supervisor or, if you are not currently employed, your most recent supervisor?

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