Hybrid Community Safety and Security Officer - Full Time chez Lakeside School

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees, and visitors.
• Patrol and monitor the premises and perimeter.
• Focus on access points to the building and property.
• Ensure the safe arrival and departure of buses during the academic school year and during summer programs.
• Monitor and control the entrance and departure of employees, students, and visitors, paying particular attention to the south parking lot gate.
• Report incidents and irregularities to the proper personnel.
• Protect property, staff, and 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.
• Maintain general knowledge of how alarms function and be able to follow response requirements for fire alarms.
• 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 the movement of prohibited items into and out of the property.
• Conduct exterior property checks.
• Conduct interior building patrols.
• Secure and unlock exterior doors and windows when needed.
• Regularly check all access-controlled exterior doors to ensure they are functioning properly; promptly report any malfunctions or irregularities to the appropriate personnel.
• Contact relevant authorities to deal with unlawful or irregular activities.
• Use radio or other communication devices clearly and concisely.
• Follow prescribed emergency plans in case of an emergency.
• Contribute to the team by communicating well and providing support.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and staff by providing a friendly and helpful presence on campus.
• Greet and assist visitors with a warm, professional demeanor.
• Serve as a visible, trusted presence to whom students and community members feel comfortable turning for assistance.
• 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 from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Two to three years of previous experience as a security officer is preferred.
• Experience in a customer-related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products and Google Workspace.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively and warmly with students, staff, parents, and guardians in a variety of situations.
• A naturally approachable demeanor and ability to remain calm, respectful, and supportive in both routine and high-pressure situations.
• Have a current CPR and First Aid certification or have the ability to complete within the first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to operate security systems and equipment.
• 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.
• Possess a current and valid Washington State Driver’s license, good driving record, and be able to operate school vehicles.
• Satisfactory completion of three criminal background checks.

• 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.

Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates and provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include: 

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on FTE)
• Dependent medical and vision subsidy
• Retirement with generous employer contribution
• Life/disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Free lunch
• Free parking
• Bus/bike benefits
• Housing assistance program
• Reduced facility rentals
• Passport Corporate membership
• Computer loan program
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Use of school library and gymnasium