CL23643: Security Personnel - Southridge

Southridge High School; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Southridge High School in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Security Personnel to maintain campus safety and support a secure learning environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong observation and reporting skills, and the ability to work with students and staff to prevent incidents. This on-site position includes after-hours awareness and mandatory training as part of the school safety team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to write clear incident reports and communications.
• Strong observation, judgment and safety awareness.
• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills with staff and students.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs and email.

Responsibilities

• Be a visible presence throughout the campus and be vigilant for safety concerns.
• Investigate student behavior and discipline issues; assist as needed.
• Write reports and communicate with parents, students, and staff about management issues.
• Manage initial student discipline procedures and after-school interventions.
• Coordinate with School Safety resources and maintain secure building access.

Skills

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Written reports

English proficiency

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ExacqVision

Outlook/Email

Job description

CL23643: Security Personnel - Southridge

Kennewick Southridge High School - Kennewick, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kennewick

Job Details

Job ID: 5953426
Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position #23643: Security Personnel
Location: Southridge High School
Hours: 8 Hours per Day, 180 Days per Year

Salary: $23.38 - $26.97

Open Date: 10/07/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 10/13/2026 at 10:00PM, OR until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position has the responsibility for all aspects of campus safety and school security needs. Employee is to maintain an orderly and safe school environment for students and staff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must present transcripts of highest level of education within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
• May be required to pass a basic skills test.
• Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
• Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
• Must have a clean driving record, a valid Washington driver’s license and personal transportation with appropriate automobile insurance.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management. CPI training will be required for this position as part of the school safety team.
• Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
• Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job-related activities.
• Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.
• Demonstrated capability to write clear and correct investigative reports.
• Competency with networked computer systems and an ability to use such software programs as Microsoft Office and School Systems.
• Ability to manage unpredictable situations; be flexible, diplomatic, cooperative and patient; while maintaining enthusiasm and exercising good judgment in difficult situations.
• Possess current first aid card/CPR card or willingness to acquire one.
• Positive evaluations and recommendations that support character and work ethic.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter.
• Strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution capabilities, ability to collect objective data, diffuse tense situations, and mediate conflicts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Bilingual English Spanish.
• AA or BA degree or equivalent.
• Previous security and/or police related experience within the past three (3) years.
• Successful experience working with secondary-aged students within the last three years.

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Be a visible presence throughout the campus (including inside buildings, parking lots, and play fields where students congregate) and near campus community areas.
• Investigate student behavior and discipline matters. Assist in disciplinary actions as requested and/or required.
• Write reports and communicate with parents, students, and staff about student management issues.
• Manage initial student discipline procedures, including detention, campus cleanup, and after school intervention.
• Work interactively with high school/police Student Resource Officer (SRO) and School Safety Officer(SSO)as needed.
• Actively participate in the school’s student behavior committee to set and review building policies and procedures.
• Use strong interpersonal skills to diffuse situations and reduce tension.
• Model appropriate adult behavior and talk.
• Lock and unlock buildings daily.
• Check I.D. badges of people entering the building.
• Maintain visibility and be immediately available for assisting staff and students in routine and emergency situations.
• 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 the appropriate administrator.
• Work cooperatively with other staff 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.
• Nurture and give attention to students with special needs.
• Work effectively within a context with multicultural and at-risk students.
• Regularly enter and patrol bathrooms during passing time, lunch and class time as is gender appropriate.
• Support the building’s extra-curricular program.
• Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, procedures, applicable law. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and incident reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or individuals representing managers, customers and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal numbers.
• Reasoning Ability:Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.Ability to interpret variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Technology Skills:Capable or able to learn the programs necessary to the position and commonly used in the building: Outlook (calendar and email), Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, ExacqVision (video surveillance system).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull25-50 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.
• Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 18-26 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Hazards:While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity:Dr. Thomas Brillhart- [phone] ([e-mail])

Section 504, Title IX:BJ Wilson - [phone] ([e-mail])

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

[e-mail]

Certified/Classified ADA

Amy Martinez, Assistant Director of Human Resources

[e-mail]

Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4thAvenue

Kennewick, WA 99336

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $23.38 to $26.97 Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required