Position Type:
Safety and Security/School Safety and Security Assistant
Date Posted:
8/13/2026
Location:
Northern Middle School
Closing Date:
08/20/2026
Job Description: School Safety and Security Assistant
Position Overview
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Location: Northern Middle School
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Compensation: Grade 11 of the ESP Salary Scale ($25.66 - $46.41)
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Schedule: 7.5 Hours/Day
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Work Year: 10-Month
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Reports To: Supervisor of Safety and Security
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Benefits: Employee Benefits Summary
Minimum Requirements:
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Education: High School Diploma or GED.
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Experience: Three (3) years of satisfactory experience in school safety, security services, law enforcement, military service, emergency services, corrections, the Department of Juvenile Services, juvenile case management, or a juvenile services related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student records, employee records, and personnel matters.
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Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.
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Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians, law enforcement agencies, and community partners.
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Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
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Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond appropriately in emergency and crisis situations.
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Ability to safely intervene when necessary to prevent injury to students, staff, or visitors and maintain a safe environment.
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Working knowledge of security procedures, emergency response protocols, and incident documentation practices.
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Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and database management programs.
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Ability to patrol school property, monitor activities, and identify potential safety or security concerns.
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Ability to complete and maintain required training and certifications related to school safety, emergency preparedness, and crisis response.
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Ability to adjust work hours on an irregular basis based on operational needs, including working evenings, weekends, and school-sponsored activities.
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Successfully complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100 training within 30 days in this position.
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Ability to obtain Maryland Center for School Safety Security Position training within one (1) year in this position.
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Attendance: Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
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Accommodations: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Associates Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
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Demonstrated knowledge of behavior management, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques.
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FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, and 700 certifications.
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Experience working in a school setting.
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Experience conducting safety and security assessments or investigations.
Role Responsibilities:
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Conduct regular patrols and safety checks of hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, parking lots, athletic fields, and other areas of the school building and grounds.
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Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment by addressing safety concerns and supporting student compliance with school rules and expectations.
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Utilize conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to assist in resolving students disputes and disruptive behavior.
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Confer with students exhibiting inappropriate behavior to encourage compliance with school rules and procedures.
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Monitor building conditions and safety practices that may impact the security of students, staff, and visitors.
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Support visitor management procedures and initiate contact with individuals who have not appropriately checked in through established protocols.
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Monitor class transitions and high-traffic areas of the campus.
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Monitor camera systems and radio communications.
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Maintain accurate records and documentation of safety and security incidents.
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Report safety concerns, suspicious activity, and unusual incidents to school administration and the School Resource Officer.
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Assist with emergency preparedness activities, including fire drills, evacuation drills, lockdown drills, and other safety exercises.
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Assist School Resource Officers and administrators with safety and security training activities.
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Work additional hours, as assigned, to support athletic events, extracurricular activities, and other school functions.
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Professionalism: Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
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Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Environmental Factors & Physical/Mental Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed below.
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Mobility: Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods. Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
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Communication: Must have the use of sensory skills (seeing, reading, talking, and hearing) to effectively communicate and interact with others.
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Stress Management: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
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Physical Demands:
- Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
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Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, walk stairs, and climb.
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Must be able to safely operate powered equipment.
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Working Conditions: Will be subjected to loud noises and interactions. Must be able to withstand hot and cold outdoor temperatures and all weather conditions.
