Child Care Security Officer

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

The Child Care Security Officer will foster a safe and secure working environment for all employees, clients, and visitors.

This is an unarmed position.

Schedule Availability:

• Full Time Schedule for Bright Horizons at Ballard Blocks: Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 3pm (with 30 minute lunch) or 9:30am to 6pm (with 30 minute lunch)

• Full Time Schedule for Bright Horizons at West Seattle: Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 3pm (with 30 minute lunch) or 9:30am to 6pm (with 30 minute lunch)

• Full Time Schedule for Bright Horizons at Lower Queen Anne: Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 3pm (with 30 minute lunch) or 9:30am to 6pm (with 30 minute lunch)

Responsibilities:

• Maintain access control over designated access points, responsible for visitor access management

• Utilize video surveillance systems

• Conduct tours / patrols of the interior and exterior premises

• Detect and deter illicit activity, including loitering, trespass and other transient activity

• Assists clients, business visitors and guests

• Respond to security, facilities and medical emergencies

• May visit and respond to other Centers in the vicinity

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 3 years of security officer experience operating in a full time capacity, which may include military or law enforcement service

• Prior de-escalation training

• First Aid / CPR / AED certifications

• Personal transportation

• This is an unarmed position

• At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in criminal justice or related discipline

• Experience working in a fast paced environment and ability to deal with shifting priorities

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are required, including de-escalation

• Must be proficient in MS Office

• Experience conducting security duties in a school or childcare setting

• Experience utilizing surveillance cameras and access control programs

• ASIS membership

• State security license / certification

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $25.00 - $29.00 per hour . The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Tuition assistance and education coaching
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

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