FY27: Security Assistant, Magruder HS, 8hrs/10mons, Ad Closes 8/14/26

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, responsibilities include screening visitor access to school facilities, maintaining student class attendance, and other tasks related to school security operations. Receives guidance and assistance from the security team leader on more difficult or unusual situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in screening visitor access to school facilities.
• Maintain student class attendance records.
• Support school security operations, including patrols and incident response.
• Intervene in fights and physically restrain persons when necessary.
• Patrol school grounds, including outdoor areas in inclement and extreme weather conditions.
• 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.
• Sufficient physical strength and stamina for patrol duties, including the ability to intervene in physical altercations.

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.
• Familiarity with investigative procedures is desirable.
• Must know, or rapidly acquire 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.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff and students under team leader supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures and practices.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.

Pay

The wage range for this position is a salary between $24.45 per hour and $33.72 per hour, based on position responsibilities.

Schedule

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

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