Security Officer

Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center
Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center

Washington, DC, USA

Posted on Jul 12, 2026

Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC (“EDCJCC”)

Job Description

Position: Security Officer FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Hours: Part Time B, (20 hours/week)

General hours of work: Part-time 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM Saturdays and 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM Sundays, and possibly additional hours, as needed.

Scope: Protect staff, members and visitors in the buildings and grounds (including parking lot), open and close the building, enforce rules and regulations related to safety and security, in accordance with the emergency response plan and other relevant policies and procedures. The primary goal is the identification and prevention of situations which may pose a risk to people and property.

Responsibilities include, among others:

Conduct visual patrol inside and outside the building.

Observe unusual behavior inside and outside the building; report and notify as needed.

Monitor and control access to buildings via metal detectors, cameras, badging, other surveillance.

Direct foot and vehicular traffic; drop off and pick up by preschool parents, film/theater patrons and others.

Prevent unauthorized access by people and vehicles.

Check and/or scan all incoming packages and mail, search personal bags/purses as needed.

Escort personnel in and out of the building.

Respond to any type of alarm – fire, evacuation, lock-down, etc.

Document incidents, such as thefts, accidents (staff or visitors), etc.

Participate in training via the web or in person, as condition permits and comply with course examination deadlines.

May certify and serve as on-site Alcohol Manager; must recertify every 2 years.

Maintain current CPR/AED certifications as needed.

Other duties as assigned.