Campus Security Officer - Early Childcare Center

The Campus Security Officer will foster a safe and secure working environment for all employees, clients, and visitors.

This is an unarmed position.

Schedule Availability:

• Part Time Schedule for Bright Horizons at Ballard Blocks:
  Monday – Friday, 2pm to 6pm
• Part Time Schedule for Bright Horizons at West Seattle:
  Monday – Friday, 2pm to 6pm

Responsibilities:

• Maintain access control over designated access points, responsible for visitor access management
• Utilize video surveillance systems
• Conduct tours/patrols of the interior and exterior premises
• Detect and deter illicit activity, including loitering, trespassing, and other transient activity
• Assist clients, business visitors and guests
• Respond to security, facilities and medical emergencies
• May visit and respond to other Centers in the vicinity

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of security officer experience operating in a full time capacity, which may include military or law enforcement service
• Prior de‑escalation training
• First Aid / CPR / AED certifications
• Personal transportation
• This is an unarmed position
• At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in criminal justice or related discipline
• Experience working in a fast paced environment and ability to deal with shifting priorities
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are required, including de‑escalation
• Must be proficient in MS Office
• Experience conducting security duties in a school or childcare setting
• Experience utilizing surveillance cameras and access control programs
• ASIS membership
• State security license / certification

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $25.00 - $29.00 per hour. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Tuition assistance and education coaching
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
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New Part Time Employees in this role receive 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours worked if hired in Washington state, and sick leave as specified by local law if hired in other locations.

Final date to receive applications:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until 4/10/2026.

Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement:

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources:
Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

For assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at  or  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.