FY27: Security Assistant, Clarksburg HS, 8hrs/10mos, Ad Closes 8/21/26

About the Role

Positions in this class are assigned to the local school to assist the administration in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for the school community. Under the general supervision of the security team leader, assists in screening visitor access to school facilities, maintaining student class attendance, and other responsibilities related to school security operations. Receives guidance and assistance from the security team leader on more difficult or unusual situations.

Responsibilities

• Screen visitor access to school facilities.
• Maintain student class attendance records.
• Assist in school security operations.
• Patrol school premises, including outdoors in inclement and extreme weather conditions.
• Intervene in fights and physically restrain persons when necessary.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and occasional overtime, to provide maximum security coverage.
• Wear the designated security uniform.

Requirements

• High School or GED diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• College coursework in criminology, law enforcement, or related fields.
• Experience in work involving the welfare and safety of students or others, preferably in an educational environment.
• Experience in safety and security of persons and property, preferably as a police officer.
• Experience in investigation is desirable.
• Possession of a valid Maryland class C noncommercial driver’s license, or equivalent.
• First aid and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures and practices for ensuring the safety and welfare of others.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• Knowledge of security practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of investigative procedures is desirable.
• Must know, or have the ability to rapidly acquire, specific knowledge of school and MCPS policies and procedures on student attendance, suspension, student involvement, and standards of student behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff, and to understand the role of each staff member having responsibility for student attendance, behavior, and building security.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff and students and to perform assigned tasks under team leader supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
• Sufficient physical strength to intervene in fights and physically restrain persons; stamina to spend long periods walking and standing.

Skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates preferred.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures and practices.

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $25.24 and $36.67 per hour, based on years of service.

Schedule

• Full-time, 10-month position.
• Day shift.
• Flexible hours, including weekends and occasional overtime, as assigned.

Benefits

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Only candidates who completed the screening interview for this position with the Department of School Safety & Security will be considered.