FY27: Security Assistant, Walter Johnson HS, 8hrs​/10mos, Ad closes 8​/29​/26

Job Description

FY27:
Security Assistant, Walter Johnson HS, 8hrs/10mos, Ad closes 8/29/26

• Full-time | 1.000 (80 hours bi-weekly)
• Working Months: 10

Day Job

14 Optimal Qualified

Walter Johnson High School

Bethesda

Aug 17, 2026, 1:21:36 AM - Aug 30, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

• Required to work flexible hours and weekends, as assigned by the principal to provide maximum security coverage.
• Required to occasionally work overtime.
• Only candidates who completed the screening interview for this position w/ the Dept. School Safety & Security will be considered.
• Preference to bilingual English/Spanish candidates with working knowledge of safety procedures/practices; knowledge of behavior mgmt techniques; investigative procedures; excellent written/oral communication skills.

The wage range for this position is between $25.24 and $36.67 per hour, based on years of service.

• Positions in this class are assigned to the local school to assist the administration maintain a safe and secure learning environment for the school community.
• Under the general supervision of the security team leader, assists in screening visitor access to school facilities, maintaining student class attendance, and other responsibilities related to school security operations.
• Receives guidance and assistance from the security team leader on the more difficult or unusual situations.
• Physical Demands:
  Sufficient physical strength to intervene in fights and physically restrain persons; stamina to spend long periods of time walking and standing and to complete security patrol duties. Ability to patrol outdoors in inclement and extreme weather conditions.
• Special Requirements:
  Required to work flexible hours, including weekends, as assigned by the principal/security team leader to provide maximum security coverage. Required to occasionally work overtime. Required to wear the designated security uniforms.

• Knowledge of procedures and practices for ensuring the safety and welfare of others.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• Knowledge of security practices and procedures.
• Investigative procedures knowledge desirable.
• Must know, or have the ability to rapidly acquire specific knowledge of, school and MCPS policies and procedures on student attendance, suspension, student involvement, and standards of student behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff, and to understand the role of each staff member having responsibility for student attendance, behavior, and building security.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff and students and to perform assigned tasks under team leader supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

• High School or GED diploma required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• College coursework in criminology, law enforcement, or related fields.
• Experience in work involving the welfare and safety of students or others, preferably in an educational environment.
• Experience in investigation desirable.
• Experience in safety and security of persons and property, preferably as a police officer.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

• Possession of a valid Maryland class C noncommercial driver's license, or equivalent.
• First aid and CPR certification.