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Campus Security Officer - Mt. Tahoma HS
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Mount Tahoma High 4634 S. 74th St., WA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
26-27-05758
Department
K12 Support
Division
Secondary Education / K12
Opening Date
10/27/2026
Closing Date
11/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Tacoma Public Schools
Expected Start Date: Two weeks after posting close or sooner
FTE: 1.0
Hours per day: 8.0
Salary Level: CSO1, $33.08hr
Benefits Eligible: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools
Examples Of Duties
This position patrols assigned school premises to protect property, staff, and students, and assists the principal in maintaining a positive school environment.
Responsibilities:
Patrols building and parking lot premises; assists in monitoring hallways, grounds and other assigned school and adjacent areas; submits security schedule to building administrators.
Responds to emergencies and other security concerns; reports and detains unauthorized persons in accordance with established District/school procedures.
Assists and advises staff and students in proper safety procedures, including classroom presentations (e.g., methods to prevent locker and classroom theft).
Assists in maintaining a positive liaison with students, parents, District staff and youth serving agencies; promotes prescribed standards of conduct and behavior; meets periodically with community residents and businesses to discuss school-related safety concerns and possible solutions.
Gathers data on misdemeanors and prepares related documentation; refers cases to appropriate authorities as directed.
Attends building staff meetings and various school-related events; discusses problems and makes recommendations; participates in student conferences as directed.
OTHER JOB DUTIES
Attends authorized training sessions sponsored by the District's Security Office or other law enforcement agencies.
Performs related duties as assigned.
CONDITIONS
Required to deal with distraught and violent people; may be required to work extended hours beyond the regularly scheduled school day; may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
High school graduation or equivalent, Associate's degree or two years of college in criminal justice, police administration, or related field, preferred; one to three years of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement or closely related security work with public agencies, youth, and/or impaired adults; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.
Allowable Substitution
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by the Human Resources Department for comparability. Human Resources may consider other satisfactory experiences of current employees as a substitution for minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of security and fire alarm systems.
Knowledge of relevant social service agencies.
Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and English usage.
Knowledge of juvenile codes and WACs relating to public schools is desirable.
Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information.Ability to work with disruptive students.
Ability to make appropriate referrals to school support services staff.
Ability to respond calmly in dangerous or potential crisis situations.
Ability to appropriately restrain individuals.Ability to operate communication equipment.
Ability to learn and complete training programs.Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Valid Washington State driver's license with access to personal transportation.
Must be eligible for bonding.
Valid CPR and first aid card or required to obtain within first 30 days of employment.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Applicant Inquiries: The civil rights contacts listed below are provided for questions or concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and compliance with applicable civil rights laws. These contacts do not handle routine employment inquiries, including questions about application status or hiring timelines. For assistance with those matters, please contact Human Resources at 253-571-1250 or email hrinfo@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Nondiscrimination Statement
Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Coordinator, Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator:
Tiffany Davis-Brantley
253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Section 504 Coordinator:
Laura Tuman
253-571-1086, 504Coordinator@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Tacoma Public Schools
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1357
Tacoma, WA 98401-1357
www.tacomaschools.org
Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
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S-SEC1: Do you have an Associates Degree or 2 years of college in Criminal Justice or Police Administration or a related field? If yes, please state which field and/or degree.
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ALL1: Do you certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that your responses to the disclosure questions that you answer as part of your Candidate profile are true and correct as of the date of the application to this job requisition?
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ALL2: Do you certify that you meet each of the minimum qualifications for this specific position as outlined in the job description?
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ALL3: Do you certify that you are able and/or willing to perform each of the essential job functions of this position as outlined in the job description?
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S-SEC2: Do you have experience in ANY of the following: Law Enforcement Academy training or Private Security work or Military or Homeland Security or Park Ranger? If yes, please state your years of experience and the field of experience.
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Do you have three years of increasingly successful experience in safety program management, crisis intervention or security management, school administration or other applicable fields?
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Are you bilingual (oral, written and reading communication)? If so, please include details in your resume
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Are you a current District employee? If so, please type "yes" and your position title. If no, type "no"
Required Question
Employer Tacoma Public Schools (WA)
Address PO Box 1357
Tacoma, Washington, 98401
Phone 253-571-1250
Website http://www.tacomaschools.org/