Security Officer

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open / competitive basis for the Civil Service examination process for Security Officer. This position may work either at Everett Transit Center or the Everett Public Library. Note : The current vacancy is specifically for Everett Public Library.

Why Everett?

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity and Benefits

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here : AFSCME Benefit Guide

This is an exciting chapter in Everetts story, and you can be a part of it! Learn more about Everetts exciting future!

About the Department

Everett Public Library has a mission to connect the community and all its members to resources and services that inform, educate, and entertain. Everett Public Library staff members have the opportunity to enrich individual lives and build strong communities by delivering exceptional customer experiences and connecting people to materials, resources, technology, and services. We seek enthusiastic, open-minded, self-motivated individuals who can work well independently and with others. Everett Public Library circulates over 600,000 items and provides library services through its two branches. If you are forward thinking and passionate about public service, consider joining Everett Public Library in this position.

Job Description

Employees in this class provide unarmed security and patrol functions to enforce rules, regulations, codes of conduct, and City ordinances on City property. Employees in this class, under general supervision, patrol assigned City properties to provide security and safety for the employees, visitors, tenants, and property. Priorities for this position include maintaining a presence to deter rules of conduct violations, addressing incidents, de?escalating situations, and treating individuals with dignity and respect.

Knowledge of the principles and methods of physical, building, and grounds security is required. Specific guidelines including laws, regulations, City policies, and procedures exist; however, the employee must exercise judgment in determining the appropriate guideline to apply. The work is performed independently with general direction from a supervisor. Contacts include City staff, occupants, law enforcement officials, and the general public for the purpose of providing security, regulation enforcement, assistance, and exchange of information.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Patrol the property and monitor surveillance systems in designated areas to enforce regulations and codes of conduct, prevent and check for property damage, and identify potential safety hazards.
• Respond to security or emergency situations and contact appropriate staff, law enforcement or other emergency personnel. Secure facilities at end of shift.
• Maintain routine records and statistics and prepare written reports. Prepare accurate, clear, and comprehensive activity, incident and service reports.
• Report malfunctioning of electrical equipment and report buildings or grounds in need of maintenance or repair.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Special Requirements or Certifications

How to Apply

Visit City of Everett Job Opportunities to apply.

The standard City of Everett Application Form.

Examination Steps

Important Notes

Filing Opens : December 10, 2025

Filing Closes : December 24, 2025

Open / Competitive

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