Security Officer: Short-Term Temporary

King-County,-W; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

King County Facilities Management Division is seeking experienced Short-Term Temporary Security Officers to fill gaps in the security team. The role focuses on building security, access control, emergency dispatch support, and loss prevention.

STT positions are non-exempt, overtime eligible and do not include full county benefits like ORCA. Successful candidates will work flexible shifts, pass background checks, and cooperate with local law enforcement as needed.

Qualifications

• Defensive tactics knowledge and understanding of safety best practices.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences and complex situations.
• Customer-focused approach to safeguarding people and property.
• Commitment to equity, social justice, and ethical conduct in all duties.
• Ability to assess situations quickly and apply policy with sound judgment.
• Attention to safety, security protocols, and emergency procedures.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and respond to call-outs.
• Knowledge of county safety regulations and legal protections for persons and property.
• Respect for confidentiality and incident reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard County property against damage or loss; enforce building operation and safety regulations, and control ingress and egress of assigned County premises.
• Make security checks of assigned premises, check doors, windows, and building perimeters and write reports of criminal activity and unusual or unsafe conditions.
• Safeguard County employees and authorized persons and occasionally provide security escort service to County employees to ensure their safety.
• Handle disturbances, unruly or threatening persons, remove trespassers or unauthorized individuals from assigned County premises.
• Coordinate with local Police to remove or detain hostile or aggressive individuals threatening the public, County employees or property.
• Staff security desks and maintain a log of all activity on a given shift, monitor building fire alarm systems, monitor and operate CCTV surveillance systems, monitor duress alarms, operate Access Control computer systems and dispatch Facilities and Court Security Officers via Radio.
• Evaluate observed or reported incidents, prepare accurate, comprehensive, incident reports, service reports and provide documentation of problems and security concerns.
• Perform after-hours weapons screening duties in Courthouses; handle after-hours building emergency repair requests, in coordination with the Duty Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Defensive tactics knowledge

Effective communication

Customer service focus

Equity and social justice awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The King County Facilities Management Division (FMD) is looking to hire experienced professional security officers to join their security team as Short-Term Temporary (STT) Security Officers. The Security Management team provides physical building security, building access and control, operates an emergency dispatch center, and manages lost and found processes.

STT Security Officers are needed to help fill schedule gaps due to requested time-off and/or call-outs. These roles provided an excellent opportunity for security professionals who are seeking additional roles, or additional income. STT positions are non-exempt and overtime eligible, and are ineligible for comprehensive county benefits, including the ORCA pass.

What is the Facilities Management Division?

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COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. Click hear to learn more about King County's commitment to equity and social justice.

The most successful candidates, at a minimum, will demonstrate skill and ability to:

• Safeguard County property against damage or loss; enforce building operation and safety regulations, and control ingress and egress of assigned County premises.
• Make security checks of assigned premises, check doors, windows, and building perimeters and write reports of criminal activity and unusual or unsafe conditions.
• Safeguard County employees and authorized persons and occasionally provide security escort service to County employees to ensure their safety.
• Handle disturbances, unruly or threatening persons, remove trespassers or unauthorized individuals from assigned County premises.
• Coordinate with local Police to remove or detain hostile or aggressive individuals threatening the public, County employees or property.
• Staff security desks and maintain a log of all activity on a given shift, monitor building fire alarm systems, monitor and operate CCTV surveillance systems, monitor duress alarms, operate Access Control computer systems and dispatch Facilities and Court Security Officers via Radio.
• Evaluate observed or reported incidents, prepare accurate, comprehensive, incident reports, service reports and provide documentation of problems and security concerns.
• Perform after-hours weapons screening duties in Courthouses; handle after-hours building emergency repair requests, in coordination with the Duty Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of a public safety academy.
• Previous professional, paid security experience.
• An effective communication style and the ability to synthesize complex ideas and concepts effectively in a variety of settings with a diverse audience.
• Customer focus in building and maintaining positive internal and external client relationships, including elected officials.
• Demonstrated adherence to organizational core values and ethical behavior on and off the job.
• Ability to routinely exercise good judgment and quickly asses a situation and respond in a reasonable way with inapplicable policies and procedures.
• Focus and adhere to the King County equity and social justice initiatives and principles while performing their duties.
• Knowledge of defensive tactics, and criminal and civil legal protections for persons and property.

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS

• Successful candidates must have the ability to work or be assigned any shift as needed.
• Must be able to wear a ballistic vest for the entirety of assigned shift except during approved breaks.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license.
• Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation with the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD), reference checks, and a pre-employment physical examination, if selected.
• This position is represented by the King County Security Guild.
• This position is designated as a FIRST RESPONDER in the event of a proclaimed emergency. Meaning this position has a role in emergency response and is responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, environment and/or restoration of order.

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King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

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Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.