Campus Security Officer — 24/7 Shifts & On-Call Coverage

midpac; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Pacific Institute is seeking a focused Security Officer to be the first point of contact on campus, enforcing safety policies and guiding visitors. You will patrol grounds, monitor entry points, issue warnings, and respond to emergencies while maintaining logs and reports.

Ideal candidates have strong written and verbal communication, a high school diploma, and a valid Hawaii guard card. The role requires reliability across shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in security preferred (police or Military Police).
• Valid Hawaii driver’s license and clean driving record.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
• Must clear drug screening, physical, and fingerprint/background checks.
• Ability to quickly assess situations and act appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and/or suspicious activity.
• Patrol school premises to ensure the security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against unwelcome guests who may pose a threat to the security of the campus.
• Keep a log of all visitors' vehicle license plates and the location of the visit.
• Refuse to admit persons who do not comply with entrance requirements.
• Provide information and directions to visitors.
• Write reports of any irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the locations of all departments, buildings, and access routes.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the operation of the camera system, fire alarm, portable radios, and other equipment as deemed necessary.
• Report outages of the camera system, power outages, or unusual circumstances that could harm the camera and computer systems to the appropriate administrator or supervisor.
• Maintain knowledge of Mid-Pacific Institute's emergency response plans and respond accordingly to any emergency or unusual situation.
• Check vehicles in school parking lots for authorized parking decals. Issue parking violation warnings and tags when necessary.
• Warn and enforce persons for infractions or violations, escort violators from premises, and call appropriate authorities when necessary.
• Call emergency first responders in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Maintain a log of all found property turned over to Security.
• Facilitate the efficient and safe flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic through professional and effective traffic control.
• When on duty, be familiar with school activities and responsibilities.
• Communicate emergency, safety, suspicious, criminal activities to the appropriate administrator or supervisor promptly.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with the use of two-way radios.
• Keep information confidential; convey information only to the appropriate personnel.
• Handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve conflicts in dealing with visitors on campus.
• Report any unsafe equipment, structure, situation, condition, or circumstance to the appropriate administrator or supervisor.
• Regular and predictable attendance at work.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Crisis management

Initiative

Driver's license

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Drug screening/background checks

Education

High school diploma

Experience in security (preferred)

Tools

Hawaii Guard Card

Job description

Mid-Pacific Institute is seeking a focused Security Officer to be the first point of contact on campus, enforcing safety policies and guiding visitors. You will patrol grounds, monitor entry points, issue warnings, and respond to emergencies while maintaining logs and reports.

Ideal candidates have strong written and verbal communication, a high school diploma, and a valid Hawaii guard card. The role requires reliability across shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, with a commitment to