Job Details

Position Type:
Community Safety

Date Posted:
9/19/2024

Location:
All School

Responsibilities

• Monitor athletic and other school events, ensuring the safety and security of all participants and attendees and addressing any safety-related issues as they arise.
• Provide a visible professional presence.
• Defuse situations and de-escalate conflicts calmly and effectively, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.
• Patrol event premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure the security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Work closely with event managers and staff.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency responders when necessary.
• Patrol and monitor premises, focusing on access points to buildings and property.
• Report incidents and irregularities to community safety management.
• Identify, investigate, and address suspicious behavior, threats, and irregular activities.
• Respond to alarms as directed.
• Monitor and control the entrance and departure of employees, students, and visitors according to established protocols.
• Detect and confront unauthorized persons and violators of security procedures.
• Enforce relevant laws and regulations on the property.
• Conduct both exterior property checks and interior building patrols.
• Secure and unlock exterior doors as required.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Two to three years of previous experience as a security guard is preferred.
• Experience in customer service or related fields is beneficial.
• Have a valid Washington State Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Ability to operate school vehicles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of security operations and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with co-workers, staff, and contractors.
• Proven cultural awareness, including understanding and respecting diverse perspectives and cultivating meaningful relationships across cultural boundaries.
• Skills in de-escalating conflicts in a non-confrontational, calm, and effective manner.
• Candidates must satisfactorily complete three criminal history background checks.

Working Conditions

• This role requires navigating stairs and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Work is primarily outdoors; must tolerate and perform duties in varying weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
• Occasionally exposed to wet, humid, or airborne particle conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Noise levels may be loud at times.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and work history via our online application platform.

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.

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