Immediate: Security Assistant, Walter Johnson HS, 8hr/10mo, Ad closes 10/13/26

Montgomery County Public Schools; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Security Assistant to help maintain a safe and secure learning environment. Responsibilities include screening visitors, monitoring attendance, and supporting security operations under the leadership of the security team leader.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, experience in school safety, and may hold an Associates degree or coursework in criminology.

Qualifications

• High School or GED diploma required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Experience in safety and security in an educational environment beneficial.
• Possession of a Maryland Class C noncommercial driver’s license and First aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Screen visitor access to school facilities.
• Maintain student attendance records.
• Support security operations under the security team leader.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Investigative procedures

Student behavior policies

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree preferred

Criminology or related coursework

Maryland driver’s license (Class C)

First aid and CPR certification

Job description

Job Description - Immediate: Security Assistant, Walter Johnson HS, 8hrs/10mo, Ad closes 10/13/26 (26006SJ)

Job Description

Immediate: Security Assistant, Walter Johnson HS, 8hrs/10mo, Ad closes 10/13/26

Job Specific Information : The wage range for this position is between $25.24 and $36.67 per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/viewRequired to work flexible hours and weekends, as assigned by the principal to provide maximum security coverage. Required to occasionally work overtime. Only candidates who completed the screening interview for this position w/ the Dept. School Safety & Security will be considered. Preference to bilingual English/Spanish candidates with working knowledge of safety procedures/practices; knowledge of behavior mgmt techniques; investigative procedures; excellent written/oral communication skills.

MCPS Official Job Description

Summary Description:
Positions in this class are assigned to the local school to assist the administration maintain a safe and secure learning environment for the school community. Under the general supervision of the security team leader, assists in screening visitor access to school facilities, maintaining student class attendance, and other responsibilities related to school security operations. Receives guidance and assistance from the security team leader on the more difficult or unusual situations.Physical Demands: Sufficient physical strength to intervene in fights and physically restrain persons; stamina to spend long periods of time walking and standing and to complete security patrol duties. Ability to patrol outdoors in inclement and extreme weather conditions.Special Requirements: Required to work flexible hours, including weekends, as assigned by the principal/security team leader to provide maximum security coverage. Required to occasionally work overtime. Required to wear the designated security uniforms.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of procedures and practices for ensuring the safety and welfare of others. Knowledge of behavior management techniques. Knowledge of security practices and procedures. Investigative procedures knowledge desirable. Must know, or have the ability to rapidly acquire specific knowledge of, school and MCPS policies and procedures on student attendance, suspension, student involvement, and standards of student behavior. Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff, and to understand the role of each staff member having responsibility for student attendance, behavior, and building security. Ability to work harmoniously with staff and students and to perform assigned tasks under team leader supervision. Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education Training Experience:
High School or GED diploma required. Associates degree preferred. College coursework in criminology, law enforcement, or related fields. Experience in work involving the welfare and safety of students or others, preferably in an educational environment. Experience in investigation desirable. Experience in safety and security of persons and property, preferably as a police officer. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. Certificate License:Possession of a valid Maryland class C noncommercial driver^s license, or equivalent. First aid and CPR certification.

Job

Security

Organization

Walter Johnson High School

Primary Location

Bethesda

Schedule

Full-time | 1.000 (80 hours bi-weekly)

Job Grade : 14 Optimal Qualified

Shift

Day Job

Job Posting

Oct 5, 2026, 1:38:42 PM - Oct 14, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Working Months : 10