School Safety And Security Assistant - Western Heights Middle School

id='p15007_'>School Safety And Security Assistant - Western Heights Middle School JobID: 15007

Position Type:

Safety and Security/School Safety and Security Assistant

Date Posted:

8/13/2026

Location:

Western Heights Middle School

Closing Date:

08/20/2026

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Job Description: School Safety and Security Assistant

Position Overview

• Location: Western Heights Middle School
• Compensation: Grade 11 of the ESP Salary Scale ($25.66 - $46.41)
• Schedule: 7.5 Hours/Day
• Work Year: 10-Month
• Reports To: Supervisor of Safety and Security
• Benefits: Employee Benefits Summary

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

• 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.

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student records, employee records, and personnel matters.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians, law enforcement agencies, and community partners.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond appropriately in emergency and crisis situations.

• Ability to safely intervene when necessary to prevent injury to students, staff, or visitors and maintain a safe environment.

• Working knowledge of security procedures, emergency response protocols, and incident documentation practices.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and database management programs.

• Ability to patrol school property, monitor activities, and identify potential safety or security concerns.

• Ability to complete and maintain required training and certifications related to school safety, emergency preparedness, and crisis response.

• Ability to adjust work hours on an irregular basis based on operational needs, including working evenings, weekends, and school-sponsored activities.

• Successfully complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100 training within 30 days in this position.

• Ability to obtain Maryland Center for School Safety Security Position training within one (1) year in this position.

• Attendance: Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Accommodations: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior management, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques.
• FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, and 700 certifications.
• Experience working in a school setting.
• Experience conducting safety and security assessments or investigations.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular patrols and safety checks of hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, parking lots, athletic fields, and other areas of the school building and grounds.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment by addressing safety concerns and supporting student compliance with school rules and expectations.
• Utilize conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to assist in resolving students disputes and disruptive behavior.
• Confer with students exhibiting inappropriate behavior to encourage compliance with school rules and procedures.
• Monitor building conditions and safety practices that may impact the security of students, staff, and visitors.
• Support visitor management procedures and initiate contact with individuals who have not appropriately checked in through established protocols.
• Monitor class transitions and high-traffic areas of the campus.
• Monitor camera systems and radio communications.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of safety and security incidents.
• Report safety concerns, suspicious activity, and unusual incidents to school administration and the School Resource Officer.
• Assist with emergency preparedness activities, including fire drills, evacuation drills, lockdown drills, and other safety exercises.
• Assist School Resource Officers and administrators with safety and security training activities.
• Work additional hours, as assigned, to support athletic events, extracurricular activities, and other school functions.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• 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.

• Mobility: Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods. Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

• Communication: Must have the use of sensory skills (seeing, reading, talking, and hearing) to effectively communicate and interact with others.

• Stress Management: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

• Physical Demands:

• Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.

• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, walk stairs, and climb.

• Must be able to safely operate powered equipment.

• Working Conditions: Will be subjected to loud noises and interactions. Must be able to withstand hot and cold outdoor temperatures and all weather conditions.