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

Montgomery County Public Schools; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a School Security Officer at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda. The role supports the security team in screening visitors, monitoring attendance, and enforcing safety procedures to maintain a secure learning environment.

The position requires flexibility to work weekends and overtime as needed, and includes training on safety and behavior management. Strong communication skills and knowledge of school policies are essential.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in welfare and safety of students in an educational setting.
• First aid and CPR certification; valid MD driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in screening visitor access to school facilities.
• Help maintain student class attendance records.
• Support security operations under the security team leader.
• Intervene to maintain safety and perform patrol duties.

Skills

Safety procedures

Behavior management

Security procedures

Investigation basics

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Criminology coursework

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.

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/view Required 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.

Job

Security

Job Grade

14

Organization

Walter Johnson High School

Primary Location

Bethesda

Schedule

Full-time

Working Months

10

Shift

Day Job

Job Posting

Oct 5, 2026, 8:38:42 AM

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.