Security Assistant

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide day and/or night unlock/lock up services at City facilities and park locations.

Reports To:

Custodial Maintenance Supervisor, Lead Maintenance Custodian or designee

Supervises:
None

• Unlock/lock park bathrooms, park gates, and other City facilities as assigned, alert security personnel of unauthorized or suspicious individuals or activities on property.
• Turn lights on and off at park bathrooms and other City facilities as assigned.
• May assist in providing security services during the performance of custodial duties as needed.
• May assist in facility maintenance, repairs, and other duties on occasion.

• Knowledge of safety and security practices, procedures, and protocols.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Successfully pass a background check and driving record check.

• Understand and follow oral direction.
• Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Ensure effective, professional, and respectful interactions with customers and staff.
• Maintain positive and open communication with staff and management.
• Be ready to work by scheduled start time.
• Demonstrate appropriate judgment when solving problems and making decisions.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and involves moving throughout facilities and community areas in all weather conditions.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Perform moderate physical activity and physical labor regularly.
• Perform extensive physical activity and physical labor on occasion.
• Work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as assigned.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website:
Why Renton

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or  should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e‑mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self‑schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept.

of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.