All School | Community Safety and Security Officer | Part Time

Lakeside School, an independent coeducational day school located in north Seattle, Washington, is currently recruiting for the position of part-time Community Safety Officer for Saturday and Sunday day shifts typically from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Applicants should share Lakeside's commitment to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse culture and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community and in the importance of lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees and visitors.
• Patrol and monitor the premises per written plan/post orders.
• Focus on access points to the building and property.
• Report incidences and irregularities to proper personnel.
• Protect property, staff, students from theft, damage, trespassing or accidents.
• Provide a visible presence that enforces safety and security.
• Contact and work with local police as needed.
• Identify and investigate suspicious behavior, threats and irregular activity.
• Respond to alarms per directive from the Facilities Director or Director of Community Safety.
• Maintain general knowledge of how alarms function and be able to follow response requirements for fire alarms.
• Monitor and control entrance and departure of employees, students and visitors according to prescribed protocol.
• Detect and confront unauthorized persons and violators of security procedures.
• Enforce relevant laws and regulations pertaining to all individuals on the property.
• Report rule infractions and violations. Monitor and prevent movement of prohibited items into and out of property.
• Conduct exterior property checks.
• Conduct interior building patrols.
• Secure and unlock exterior doors when needed.
• Contact relevant authorities to deal with unlawful or irregular activities.
• Use radio or other communication devices in a clear and concise manner.
• Follow prescribed emergency plans in case of emergency.
• Contribute to team by communicating well and providing support
• Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives; interact respectfully with cultures other than their own; and cultivate meaningful relationships with people that have different cultural frameworks.
• Satisfactory completion of three criminal background checks.

Requirements And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Possess a current and valid Washington State Driver’s license, good driving record and be able to operate school vehicles
• Two to three years previous experience as a security guard preferred.
• Experience in a customer related field preferred.
• Successfully pass national and state background checks
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations
• Working knowledge of security operations and safety practices
• Enforce policies and procedures
• Ability to work and communicate cooperatively with co-workers, staff and contractors
• Ability to work independently and ask for assistance when necessary
• Attend required meetings and adhere to Lakeside School policies at all times
• As stated in the Lakeside School Statement of Community Expectations, demonstrate strong personal integrity, trustworthiness, responsibility and accountability
• Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives; interact respectfully with cultures other than their own; and cultivate meaningful relationships with people that have different cultural frameworks.
• Satisfactory completion of three criminal background checks.

Working Conditions and Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job unless

those accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the school.

• Must ascend and descend stairs.
• Must be able to stand or walk for at least two hours without rest.
• As work is mostly outside, must be able to tolerate and perform duties in extreme, as well as normal, weather conditions. The employee may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Compensation

Salary Range: $19-24 per hour

Pay is based on several factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Working At Lakeside

At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website.

Equity in hiring: According to various studies, women and people of color are more likely to not apply for a job if they see themselves as not meeting every requirement of the posting, which means employers miss meeting potentially ideal candidates. Lakeside School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where employees from diverse cultures are affirmed and equipped to lead an inclusive learning environment for our students. Please apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement.