Placement Resource Specialist (SHPC2) - Region 4/King County
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Placement Exception Security Guard 3 (SG3) - Aspire House/Centralia
State of Washington
Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading a team of security guards at a short-term residential facility for foster youth aged 13-18 who need extra supervision due to complex needs.
The job focuses on ensuring the safety of the building, grounds, residents, staff, and visitors through patrols, training, crisis management, and enforcing rules in a supportive, trauma-aware way.
It's ideal for someone with leadership experience in security or youth services who stays calm under pressure and cares about helping vulnerable teens.
Key Requirements
- Experience supervising security or support staff in a residential or facility setting
- Strong skills in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care for youth with mental health, developmental, or behavioral challenges
- Ability to train and coach staff on safety protocols, patrols, inspections, and youth engagement
- Knowledge of fire safety, emergency response, and facility security standards
- Proficiency in maintaining records, conducting safety audits, and updating corrective action plans
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with leadership and reporting incidents
- Availability for on-site work in a 24/7 facility environment
Full Job Description
Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy— thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: Placement Exception Security Guard 3 (SG3)
Location: Centralia (Aspire House)
Closes: 1/22/26
Salary: $4320- $5812 Monthly (The indicated salary does not include a 5% on-site 24/7 facility premium.)
We're looking for a Security Guard 3 (SG3) to join our team at the Centralia (Aspire House) Placement Exception Facility.
Placement Exception Facilities provide short-term living options for foster youth, aged 13 to 18, who require supervision and do not currently have a placement.
If you have a passion for leadership and making a difference in your community, apply today.
Click here to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity:
This position supervises Security Staff and is responsible for overseeing the protection and security of buildings, grounds, residents, staff, and visitors.
Security Staff are responsible for ensuring the overall security of the facility and providing intervention for youth when necessary.
They also ensure appropriate supervision within the facility and may be charged with fire safety protocols.
Security staff do not count towards staffing ratios but are a critical part of maintaining safety and security.
This position will require the use of strong assessment and engagement skills to support youth with complex mental health, developmental, and behavioral needs through a trauma-informed lens.
This position requires the ability to manage crises calmly and demonstrate de-escalation skills.
Some of what you'll do:
- Oversee the daily activities and performance of Security Staff across all Placement Exception Facilities.
- Assign and coordinate patrol duties, building inspections, and monitoring tasks to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Train Security Staff on patrol procedures, building and grounds inspections, and enforcement of facility rules and behavioral expectations.
- Ensure all security staff have training on trauma-informed approaches to youth with complex mental health, developmental, and behavioral needs.
- Conduct ongoing coaching and skills development focused on crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Ensure the protection and security of facilities, including buildings, grounds, residents, staff, and visitors.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with safety protocols and physical safety standards unique to each Placement Exception Facility.
- Oversee the implementation, monitoring, and regular updating of the Safety Audit Corrective Action Plan for all Placement Exception Facilities.
- Respond calmly and effectively to crisis situations, guiding staff in managing incidents with youth using Department-approved de-escalation strategies.
- Support staff in maintaining appropriate supervision and intervention techniques to promote safety and well-being.
- Collaborate with facility leadership and other departments to align security practices with broader care goals for youth.
- Communicate security updates, incidents, and concerns promptly to the Area Administrator or the Statewide Facilities Administrator.
- Maintain accurate records of security activities, incidents, and training sessions.
- Prepare reports related to facility safety audits, corrective actions, and staff performance evaluations.
- Ensure all Placement Exception Facilities remain compliant with state safety regulations and departmental policies.
- Identify opportunities for improving security protocols and youth supervision practices, implementing changes as needed.
What we're looking for (Required Qualifications):
Three years of experience as a Security Guard 1.
OR
Two years of experience as a Security Guard 2.
OR
High school graduation or GED and three years of experience in areas of work such as: security guard, correctional officer, store investigation, or police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work.
OR
Equivalent education and experience totaling three years in areas of work such as: security guard, correctional officer, store investigations, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work.
AND
OR
Two years of experience as a Security Guard 2.
OR
High school graduation or GED and three years of experience in areas of work such as: security guard, correctional officer, store investigation, or police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work.
OR
Equivalent education and experience totaling three years in areas of work such as: security guard, correctional officer, store investigations, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work.
AND
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
NOTE: A certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission, or a certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program, will substitute for one of the three years of required experience.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Previously demonstrated work with youth.
- Previously demonstrated excellent de-escalation skills
How do I apply? Complete your applicant profile and attach the following:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts, if applicable to qualifications (Unofficial copies are acceptable for application submission.)
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving.
We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
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.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/
This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.
Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org.
Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact DCYF recruiter.
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