Description

• Ensure the safety and security of staff and residents.
• Patrol buildings and grounds by foot and/or vehicle.
• Control access to buildings.
• Enforce safety and security policies.
• Secure building at open/close.
• Inspect for fire and safety hazards, make corrections and report needed repairs or action.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of daily activities, incidents, and security-related issues.
• Prepare written reports for management regarding security breaches, disturbances, or other notable occurrences.
• May attend occasional after-hours and office team meetings.
• Perform basic data entry in Famlink.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of experience as a Security Guard 1.
OR
One year of experience in areas of work such as security guard, correctional officer or store investigations, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work.
OR
A certificate of completion in a state-certified basic law enforcement training program or completion of a police or reserve police academy or military training program.

• Incumbent must successfully complete Right Response Training within six months of initial appointment.
• Incumbent must hold a valid driver's license when operating a state or privately-owned vehicle on official state business, and must also comply with Washington State's liability laws when operating a privately-owned vehicle on official state business.
• Incumbent must pass a Washington State criminal records background check prior to initial appointment.

• Previously demonstrated work with youth.
• Ability to remain calm in escalated situations and excellent de-escalation skills.
• Previously demonstrated discretion and strong communication skills.

• Resume

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/

Incumbent must hold a valid driver’s license when operating a state or privately owned vehicle on official state business.
For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact DCYF Recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.