Weekend Security Jobs in Renton, WA (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Classified/Positions - School Based
Date Posted:
6/17/2026
Location:
Educational Service Center
Closing Date:
07/06/2026
Hours per Day:
12 hours; $36.72 - $47.22 per hour, DOE
Days of the Week:
Saturday,Sunday
Shift Times:
7am - 7 pm
This position has been re-posted to secure additional applicants.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides security and safety services for students, staff, schools and other District properties. The Security Officer can either be assigned to a campus or to patrol. Security Officers are generally assigned to either a junior high school campus or to patrol District owned properties with an emphasis on elementary schools. The security officer's primary focus is to respond to security incidents, provide whatever measures are necessary to achieve and maintain a safe learning environment, and document the action.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and maintain a high level of visibility and rapport with students, staff, and community.
• Assist with supervision of students before, during, and after school, and at school related events.
• Patrol school properties for safety of staff and students and the physical security of the buildings and property.
• Document criminal activity as well as School/District policy violations. Complete internal Security
• Incident Reports according to Security procedures. Assist both the school and police in the investigative process.
• Respond to safety/security violations as reported by the school, community or other District departments. Attempt to resolve issues and work in conjunction with the schools by providing the appropriate information/documentation necessary for disciplinary purposes.
• Respond to and document vehicular accidents involving buses/District vehicles.
• Establish and maintain community partnerships with fire, police and other government entities.
• Assist/perform searches of students/lockers/vehicles when there is reason to believe there are weapons, drugs, or other contraband on FWPS property.
• Attend various meetings and training that relate to the school, District, Security Team or community.
• Supervise and monitor student/community use of parking area(s) on school property.
• Respond to and monitor student activity at bus stops in order to maintain a safe environment.
• Work in pro-active measures by providing information to students and staff concerning property protection, personal safety and other safety related matters.
• Provide testimony in court or hearings on school related cases.
• Write and deliver trespass notices requiring people to leave FWPS property whose behavior is not in compliance with District policy, is of a criminal nature, or is otherwise unsafe. Follow up with police if violators do not comply with directive.
• Transport students who are a threat to staff or other student's safety. Other types of transports are decided on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the Security Manager. Transports will be done in security vehicles.
• If assigned, maintain patrol vehicle and ensure the vehicle is operating properly, kept clean, and fueled.
• Immediately report any damage or accident to the Security Manager and complete the appropriate paperwork.
• Operate communications equipment, 800 MHz radio/school portable radio in a professional manner and according to Security procedures.
• Assist in safety and disaster preparedness plans and drills.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a member of the school and Security Team in the District performing related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
• Officers assigned as Patrol also function as a backup for the junior high and high school campuses.
• Campus officers may be asked to handle calls at nearby elementary schools and assist where needed in an emergency within the District.
• Secure buildings and set alarm systems, performing system checks as needed.
• Supervise student and community use of parking areas.
• Depending on assignment, serve BECCA papers and deliver Board mail.
• Work with principals, District administrative staff, and other departments to develop, maintain, and ensure safe facilities.
• Work with and assist local government agencies in matters pertaining to safety in and around the schools and other District properties.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
High School graduation or equivalent.
Three years' experience in law enforcement or security related field. Technical training in law enforcement may substitute on a month-for-month basis for one year of the required experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis and be flexible to meet the needs of the District.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance
Possess and Maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification.
Possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license
Provide annual abstract of driving record from the Department of Licensing
Possess and maintain an excellent driving record. Driving record must show no convictions for DUI, reckless driving, negligent driving, or hit and run to be considered for or to maintain this position.
Complete and maintain Type II driver certification.
Possess and maintain district-paid Positive Behavior Training Certification Course
Complete the Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available class and maintain certification annually.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
School board policies and procedures
Basic computer operations
Applicable RCW's, WAC's, and Federal laws.
Intrusion and fire alarm systems, or be willing to be trained, to set and troubleshoot.
ABILITY TO:
Supervise, communicate with, and work effectively with students.
Investigate incidents, interview suspects, victims and witnesses.
Work effectively under pressure.
Choose a course of action in uncertain situations on the basis of procedures and rules established by administration.
Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision, able to pay strict attention to detail, and set and meet deadlines.
Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff, visitors, service providers, law enforcement, and other community agencies.
Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Constantly on feet up to 2 hours for 4 hours per day, and constantly carry up to 2lbs (equipment). Frequently walk up to 5 hours per day. Intermittently bend at the waist, twist/rotate, kneel, squat, stoop, crawl, climb a ladder, and handling. Occasionally sit up to 2 hours, stand up to 1 hour, lift up to 50lbs, and occasionally reach, grasp, fingering, flex/extend wrist, and use foot controls. Adequate vision, hearing, strength, agility, and physical stamina to follow, restrain, and/or detain students involved in unsafe situations using District adopted techniques.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position works frequently indoors and occasionally outside. Outside work may be in inclement weather. Intermittent exposure to pepper spray. Noise level is moderate, exposure to unruly and volatile students. Exposure to infectious disease or unpredictable students who can grab, spit, kick, hit and bite. Employee is required to wear protective gloves and masks as directed by the district program. The position constantly deals with frequent interruptions, demanding deadlines, and occasionally deals with angry and distraught employees, students, and community members.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position works 12 hour days on every weekend of the year.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Officers assigned to a campus have a dual reporting relationship. They report to both the Principal and the Security Manager; daily assignments are the responsibility of the Principal. Officers assigned to patrol report to the Security Manager.
REPRESENTATION
Federal Way Professional-Technical Employees Association
LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
Level D on the Prof-Tech Salary Schedule
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Update 03/2016
Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.