Community School Summer - Safety and Security Assistant Internal Applicants Only

Release Date: April 21, 2026   Application Deadline:  May 5, 2026

Requisition: 12050

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered.  Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position: Community School Summer - Safety and Security Assistant Internal Applicants Only

Location: Park Hall Elementary School (The program will run Mon-Thurs, 9-12:00pm, starting July 6-July 30).

Salary: Current SMCPS Safety and Security Assistants will receive their hourly rate of pay OR Current SMCPS employees not Safety and Security Assistants will receive $15.00 per hour

Effective: July 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than May 5, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187) 

Nature of Work: 

This is a temporary position to meet the safety needs of students and staff participating in and supporting the Community School Summer Program. This position supports the program ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to work independently
• Possess effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a safe and orderly environment for staff, students, and parents
• Staffs the security desk or program area at designated locations as assigned
• Greet building visitors and monitor visitor access, sign-in/registration, and identification
• Reports unusual or suspicious activities to Safety and Security
• Conducts perimeter checks of all program areas, doors, and windows as assigned
• Monitors radio communications and assists in response to emergencies
• Completes a daily safety and security checklist and other forms as required
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Current SMCPS employee
• Graduation from high school (or GED)
• Forty-eight (48) semester credits or two (2) years of experience in a security field

Preferred:

• Current Safety and Security Assistants

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a temporary/ hourly summer assignment.

SALARY GRADE RANGE: Current SMCPS Safety and Security Assistants will receive their hourly rate of pay OR Current SMCPS employees not Safety and Security Assistants will receive $15.00 per hour

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: Not Eligible

Updated 10.2024, 7.2025