After Hours Security Guard 2 - Vancouver

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity. Our vision is that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community."

The Opportunity: Security Guard 2
We are looking for full-time Security Guard 2's to work at our Vancouver site in Region 6. This newly established Security Guard position will provide security and protection for staff and youth both indoors and outdoors at this DCYF youth site.

Work Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week from Wednesday to Saturday - 2:00 pm to 12:30 am.

Some of what you'll get to do:

• Provide protection and security to DCYF staff and residents of the youth site.
• Recognize and assess problem situations, and intervene to maintain protection and security for both staff and youth.
• Remain calm and provide leadership and direct response during a crisis situation; verbally de-escalate youth in crisis and request assistance from Law Enforcement when needed.
• Promote a safe environment, enforce rules and policies of the site and grounds, and enforce rules of behavior.
• Conduct handsfree youth security checks, as well as indoors and around the site.
• Monitor and control access to hallway and youth rooms.
• Attend After hours and office team meetings.
• Assist with maintaining daily facility cleanliness.
• Clearly relay breaches of security, behavioral incidents, and youth behavior to Supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
One year of experience as a Security Guard.
OR
High school graduation (or GED) AND 1 year of experience in areas of work such as security guard, correctional officer or store investigations, or, 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 will substitute for the required experience.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• 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 successfully complete Right Response Training within six months of initial appointment.
• Incumbent must pass a Washington State criminal records background check prior to initial appointment.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Previously demonstrated work with youth.
• Previously demonstrated calm demeanor and excellent de-escalation skills.
• Previously demonstrated discretion and strong communication skills.

How do I apply?
In addition to completing the online application please include the following to be considered:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

To take advantage of Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long-form, or your NGB-22. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.

Supplemental Information:
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Applications with comments such as "see attachments" or "N/A" in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.

DCYF is an equal opportunity employer and supports equity, diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Need accommodation throughout the application/interview process? Unable to apply online? Contact the Recruitment team at dcyf.jobs@dcyf.wa.gov or (360) 280-3705 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 800-833-6388

Experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application? Call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

General suggestions for creating a good application packet:

• Read the job posting very carefully. Find out as much as you can about the position.
• Make sure you are very diligent in following all the application instructions. Include all requested documentation.
• Make sure your application and supplemental question responses address how you meet each of the required and desired qualifications.
• Carefully read each of the supplemental questions and respond completely to each one. Pay careful attention to each component of the question, providing examples, thoroughly describing when and where you achieved the proficiency level, and detail the types of work you performed, the work products, etc., to demonstrate 'how'.
• Specifically include all of your work experiences doing the same or similar work, especially if you reference work in these jobs in describing when/where you gained proficiency level skills.
• Make sure your application reflects your best writing.

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.

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