Security Assistant​/William H. Farquhar Middle School, Ad Closes

Overview

Summary Description - Positions in this class are assigned to the local school to assist the administration in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for the school community. Under the general supervision of the security team leader, the employee 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 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.

Occasional overtime and wearing designated security uniforms are required.

• Job Specific Information - 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 with the Dept. School Safety & Security will be considered. Preference to bilingual English/Spanish candidates with working knowledge of safety procedures/practices; knowledge of behavior management techniques;
  
  investigative procedures; excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Job - Security
• Job Grade - 14
• Organization - William H. Farquhar Middle School
• Primary Location - Olney
• Schedule - Full-time
• Working Months - 10
• Shift - Day Job
• Job Posting - Feb 4, 2026, 8:45:35 AM

• 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 be able to rapidly acquire, 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 understand the role of each staff member responsible 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 communication and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to meet the seven core competencies of the SSPGS (Supporting Services Professional Growth System).

• 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.
• Certificate/License:
  Possession of a valid Maryland class C noncommercial driver’s license, or equivalent. First aid and CPR certification.