Swing (Evening) Shift Community Safety Officer in Seattle, Washington at Lakeside School

Hours & Pay Differential: 2:30-11:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, throughout the calendar year, including regular school days, non-school days, holidays, and summer programs. Note: There is an additional $1.50/hour night differential.
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Appointment Year: Full Year
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Lakeside School, an independent, coeducational day school in north Seattle, WA, is seeking a reliable, dedicated, and vigilant swing (evening) shift Community Safety Officer to provide security coverage for both the Upper School and Middle School, with a primary focus on the Upper School. This role is a foot patrol position on a large campus that requires a high level of customer service. This pivotal role focuses on maintaining a safe, secure environment for our diverse community of students, employees, and staff.

The ideal candidate will bring professionalism, warmth, and a customer-service mindset, demonstrating a consistently approachable demeanor and strong interpersonal skills. As the first point of contact for many community members, including students, parents/guardians, and employees. The officer must create a welcoming and safe environment.

As a member of our community safety team, you will play a crucial role in upholding our safety and security standards, ensuring that Lakeside School remains a welcoming and secure place for learning and growth. Join us in our mission to provide an environment where students can thrive, free from safety concerns.

This role includes primary responsibility for safely securing and closing the campus each evening, ensuring all facilities are locked, monitored, and prepared for overnight safety.

Location: All school, but the primary location is the Upper School
Reports to: Assistant Director of Community Safety

Lakeside: Fast Facts

Duties and Responsibilities

• Secure and close campus facilities each evening, ensuring all buildings, access points, and systems are properly locked and monitored.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees, and visitors.
• Patrol and monitor the premises and perimeter on foot, including 4th Ave north of 140th, and the Middle School, regardless of weather conditions.
• Complete a daily activity report (DAR) by the end of the shift.
• Focus on access points to the building, parking lots, and property.
• Close the campus depending on the scheduled activities.
• Ensure the safe arrival and departure of buses during the academic school year and during summer programs.
• Report incidents and irregularities to the proper personnel.
• Protect property, staff, and students from theft, damage, trespassing, or accidents.
• Provide a visible presence that enforces safety and security.
• Contact and work with local police as needed.
• Identify and investigate suspicious behavior, threats, and irregular activity.
• Respond to alarms.
• Maintain general knowledge of how alarms function and be able to follow response requirements for fire alarms.
• Detect and confront unauthorized individuals and those violating security and safety procedures.
• Enforce all relevant laws and regulations for all individuals on the property.
• Report rule infractions and violations. Monitor and prevent the movement of prohibited items into and out of the property.
• Conduct exterior property checks.
• Conduct interior building patrols.
• Secure and unlock interior and exterior doors and windows when needed.
• Regularly check all access-controlled exterior doors to ensure they are functioning properly; promptly report any malfunctions or irregularities to the appropriate personnel.
• Contact the relevant authorities to address unlawful or irregular activities.
• Use radio or other communication devices clearly and concisely.
• Follow prescribed emergency plans in case of an emergency.
• Train new community safety officers.
• Contribute to the team by communicating well and providing support.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and staff by maintaining a friendly, helpful presence on campus.
• Greet and assist visitors with a warm, professional demeanor.
• Serve as a visible, trusted presence to whom students and community members feel comfortable turning for assistance.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives, interact respectfully with cultures other than their own, and cultivate meaningful relationships with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Two to three years of previous experience as a security officer is preferred.
• Experience in a customer-related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products and Google Workspace.
• Possess a current and valid Washington State Driver’s license, have a good driving record, and be able to operate school vehicles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively and warmly with students, staff, parents, and guardians in a variety of situations.
• A naturally approachable demeanor and ability to remain calm, respectful, and supportive in both routine and high-pressure situations.
• Have a current CPR and First Aid certification or have the ability to complete within the first 60 days of employment.
• Ability to operate security systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations
• Working knowledge of security operations and safety practices
• Enforce policies and procedures
• Ability to work and communicate cooperatively with co-workers, staff, and contractors
• Ability to work independently and ask for assistance when necessary
• Attend required meetings and adhere to Lakeside School policies at all times
• As stated in the Lakeside School Statement of Community Expectations, demonstrate strong personal integrity, trustworthiness, responsibility, and accountability
• Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives, interact respectfully with cultures other than their own, and cultivate meaningful relationships with people from diverse cultural frameworks.
• Satisfactory completion of three criminal background checks.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, year-round, non-exempt position with an hourly rate range of $23.80-$26.91, plus $1.50/hour night differential. Pay is based on several factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates and provides a competitive compensation package. Lakeside School offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive set of benefits, including:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on FTE)

• Dependent medical and vision subsidy

• Retirement with generous employer contribution

• Life/disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible spending accounts

• Free lunch

• Free parking

• Bus/bike benefits

• Housing assistance program

• Reduced facility rentals

• Employee Discount Program

• Computer loan program

• Paid holidays and vacation

• Use of school library and gymnasium

• Mentoring

• Professional Development

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least 3 references via Lakeside’s online application system. The position will remain open until filled. As part of the application, please respond to the following questions. You may also respond to these questions through your cover letter if the method you are applying to does not allow you to view these questions in the application.

1. What attracts you to this job opportunity, and what questions do you have about our community?
2. In this position, you'll interact daily with students, employees, and families. How would you balance maintaining safety with being approachable and friendly?
3. This position includes responsibility for securing and closing the campus each evening. How do you approach tasks that require independence, attention to detail, and consistency?
4. Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you that would help us better understand your candidacy?

Working at Lakeside

Lakeside School is committed to sustaining a community in which individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds teach, learn, and thrive together. To learn more about working at Lakeside—including professional development, mentoring, benefits, and opportunities for involvement—please visit the Careers page on the Lakeside School website.