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Temporary Security Specialist•PHS
Pasco School District 1
Pasco High School•Pasco, Washington This job is also posted in Pasco School District 1
Job Details
Job ID:
5884778
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
1215 WEST
LEWIS ST
PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301
PHONE (509) 543-6700
TEMPORARY
POSITION FOR THE 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Open Date:
08/13/2026
Application Deadline/Close Date:
08/20/2026 at 4:00PM
POSITION:
Security Specialist
LOCATION
Pasco High School
SCHEDULE
8.0/day, Monday•Friday
180 day•work year
SALARY:
$25.50•$26.20
With Bachelor's Degree:
$26.15•$26.85 NEW
HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
(Qualifications which are essential to the position)
High School Diploma or equivilent. Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new computer programs as needed
Previous successful experience interacting with teenagers
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to operate camera equipment for badges
Ability to operate and program cameras for campus monitoring inside and outside
Ability to work well with high school students
Good communication skills and ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and patrons
Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness
Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships
Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record
Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality
Ability to follow supervisory directions and employ personal initiative when necessary
Willingness/ability to do clerical/office tasks
Valid Washington State Driver's License and complete 5 year driving abstract (available from Department of Licensing)
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
(Qualifications which are not required, but would be useful to the position)
Experience/training in security procedures and search and seizure laws
Interest/training/experience in counseling and guidance
Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Assist administrators in maintaining campus security including cafeteria, hallways and parking lots
Operate camera and computer equipment required to take student photos and produce ID badges and maintain appropriate records for same
Maintain inventory of supplies for badging process
Supervise students in time out room and after-school detention as required
Monitor cameras during high activity periods
Supervise and maintain order in and about school property including restrooms, parking lots, hallways, and areas on and near campus where students congregate
Maintain visibility and be immediately available for assisting staff and students in routine and emergency situations
Assist in disciplinary actions as requested and/or required
Investigate all reported law violations and complete written incident reports as may be appropriate
Confront intruders and report all observed violations (trespassers, truants, and law violators) to appropriate administrator
Work cooperatively with other security officers and the Pasco Police Student Resource Officer in maintaining a safe, orderly environment for all
Conduct student mediations and interventions, as needed
Assist in supervising and maintaining order at after-school activities, dances, and athletic events as assigned
Model appropriate and healthy adult behavior toward students, staff, and parents
Nurture and give attention to students with special needs
Work effectively within a context with multicultural and at-risk students
Support the building's extra-curricular program
Perform all other related duties as may be appropriately assigned
Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted and screened if the position remains unfilled.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator-Jen Johnson, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 9930, 509-543-6700, jenjohnson@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.
Position Type:
Continuing
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required