Child Care Security Officer

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

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

This is an unarmed position.

Schedule Availability:

Full Time Schedule for Bright Horizons at West Seattle:
Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 3pm (with 30 minute lunch) or 9:30am to 6pm (with 30 minute lunch)
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, trespass and other transient activity

Assists 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 GED3 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 programsASIS membership

State security license / certification

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $25.00 - $29.00 per hour . The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. 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:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

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

Learn more at  on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new Full Time Employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule, and 80 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule (vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or…