School Safety and Prevention Specialist

Lake Washington School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District is seeking a School Safety and Prevention Specialist to protect students, staff and property across district facilities. The role emphasizes relationship-based and student-centered preventative strategies, aligning with the district's safety priorities.

The 183-day calendar, 7:00am-3:30pm shift, and an hourly rate of $38.86 define the working conditions; the position is open until filled with priority given to applications received by November 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Two years of college coursework in an applicable field preferred.
• Two years of experience working with middle and/or high school age youth.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus to ensure the safety of students, staff and property.
• Utilize relationship-based and student-centered preventative strategies.
• Collaborate with administrators and safety personnel as a proactive team member.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college coursework in applicable field

Two years of experience working with middle/high school age youth

Job description

• Position Type: School Support/ School Safety and Prevention Specialist
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location: District-Wide
• Date Available: 11/30/2026

DESCRIPTION:

183 day working calendar

Shift:7:00am-3:30pm

Hours: 8.0

Location: TBD

Hourly Rate: $38.86 ( SC11SEIU26-27.pdf ) position is eligible for membership in the Service Employees International Union No 925.

Additional information regarding Salary Schedules, Benefits, and Employee Group Agreements can be found here

PRIORITY APPLICATION DATE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH FIRST CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY November 1, 2026.

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Associate Director of School Safety and School Administrator, the School Safety and Prevention Specialist ("SSPS") patrols the school campus to ensure the safety and protection of students, staff, and property. They serve as a proactive team member focused on relationship based and student-centered preventative strategies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school graduation or GED equivalent
• Two years of college course work in an applicable field preferred
• Two years of experience working with middle and/or high school age youth

LICENSE/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass a pre-employment physical
• Possession of a valid Washington State Driver's License and access to personal vehicle
• CPR, AED, and First Aid preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Generally, the job requires 60% walking, 20% standing and 20% sitting. The job is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment and is subject to various temperature variations and adverse weather conditions in a generally hazard free environment, and in a clean atmosphere. The usual and customary methods of performing the functions of the job require the following physical demands:

• Occasionally reaching and handling
• Seldom to frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling
• Seldom stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling

Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies , which includes our non-discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.

Lake Washington School District is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment for all students and staff. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences who share our commitment to educational excellence and equity. We especially encourage applications from individuals who have been historically underrepresented in education.

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE.