Security Officer - Toutle

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Allied Universal® is hiring a District School Security Officer. The Armed School Security Officer in our District School Security Officer (DSSO) Program is a trusted presence on K–12 campuses, ensuring safety, building relationships, and supporting the community.

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PAY RATE: $26.00 PER HOUR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a visible and active presence on campus, addressing behavior, safety, and social concerns


• Conduct routine patrols of school facilities, including buildings and parking areas


• Operate security systems such as alarms and surveillance equipment


• Provide guidance and support to students to help maintain a positive educational environment


• Coordinate security efforts for extracurricular events and crowd management


• Collaborate with local law enforcement on incidents that could impact school safety


• Complete reports, logs, and documentation accurately and on time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Armed Security Guard Certification in the state of Washington


• Post hire, able to complete state required District School Security Officer (DSSO) Training Program


• Minimum of three (3) years of armed security experience, preferably in an educational campus environment


• Must be 21 years of age or older, if required by the state


• Critical thinking skills


• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and handle sensitive matters with discretion


• Excellent oral and written interpersonal communication skills


• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Law enforcement or military experience

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance


• Company's retirement plans


• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked


• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: