Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company, trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world's best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally. Our Security Officer role is positioned to foster a safe and secure working environment for all employees, clients and visitors. We have multiple Security Officer openings available: Bright Horizons' at West Seattle: Two Full Time roles available, working 30-40 hours a week. Bright Horizons' at Ballard Blocks Center: One Part Time role available, working 4 hour shifts Monday - Friday with a high potential to expand hours if needed. We are hiring for a morning shift ( from 7am to 11am) at this time. What you will be doing: 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.

Investigates potential security breaches and alarm events.

Participate in emergency response drills and exercises.

Write reports and maintain logs as needed.

Communicate with Law Enforcement / Emergency Services.

Escalates incidents to management.

Enforce company policies and regulations.

May visit and respond to other Centers in the vicinity.

What we hope you will bring to this role: 3 years of general work experience which may include military or law enforcement service is Required

1 year of security experience or prior experience as Law Enforcement or Military Service is Preferred

Experience conducting security duties in a school or childcare setting is Preferred

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

Must be proficient in MS Office

Experience utilizing surveillance cameras and access control programs is preferred

First Aid / CPR / AED required

State security license / certification

Personal transportation is required

This is an unarmed position

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures: The hourly rate for this position is between $20 - 25 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 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Long-term and short-term disability insurance Career development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role receive up to: 5 days of paid sick time per year, 10 days of paid vacation time per year, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, and 9 paid holidays annually. Deadline to Apply Information: This posting is anticipated to remain open until 9/1/2025 Compensation: $20 - $25 / hour Life at Bright Horizons: Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us . Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights , Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.