School Security Attendant I, II, III - Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 31,079 - 35,011; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation

Island Flex FSAs

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education in Honolulu seeks a School Security Attendant III to patrol grounds, supervise during classes and events, and help maintain safety and order. Applications may consider levels I–III if recruitment is challenging.

Minimum qualifications include English reading/writing ability, instruction-following, and basic arithmetic. A guard registration with the Hawaii Board is required. Benefits include holidays, health and life insurance, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand oral and written English.
• Follow oral and written instructions and perform simple arithmetic.
• Experience or substitution options per Level I–III requirements.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school grounds during class, lunch, and after hours to supervise.
• Observe and report unusual student behavior and safety hazards.
• Direct non-students away from campus and assist with events and assemblies.
• Ensure safe movement of pedestrians and traffic on school grounds.
• Notify administrators or police/fire if critical situations arise.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Following instructions

Arithmetic basics

Education

High School Diploma

Guard registration with Hawaii Board

Job description

Job Overview

The authorized level of the position is School Security Attendant III. Applications are being accepted down to the School Security Attendant I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range

• School Security Attendant I, SR-07: $2,784.88 per month
• School Security Attendant II, SR-09: $2,899.72 per month
• School Security Attendant III, SR-11: $3,137.22 per month

Duties

• Performs campus supervision by patrolling the school ground during class, lunch period, before and after school hours;
• Observes and reports on unusual student behavior on campus;
• Discusses problems with students and encourages them to seek or accept assistance and/or counseling;
• Ensures the safe and orderly movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic in and around the school grounds and may supervise and monitor the JPO program;
• Enforces school rules and regulations by prohibiting student smoking, gambling, fighting, vandalism, etc.;
• Inspects and patrols playground, bathrooms, assembly areas, cafeteria and other facilities to identify safety and security hazards as appropriate;
• Directs unauthorized persons and drivers off the school premises, observes, assesses, and reports to administrators any concerns and unusual non-student behavior;
• Assists the school administration and staff with supervision and control at special student activities such as assemblies, pep rallies, athletic events, and dances;
• Instructs loitering students to proceed to their destination;
• Assists teaching staff and others in handling overt disturbances;
• Informs school administrators and others of critical situations which may require police, fire, or other outside assistance;
• May activate alarm as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Requirements

Applicants must possess the ability to read, write and understand oral and written English, follow oral and written instructions, and perform simple arithmetic.

• Level I: General Experience 6 months; Specialized Experience 6 months; Total Experience 6 months.
• Level II: General Experience 6 months; Specialized Experience 1 year; Total Experience 1.5 years.
• Level III: General Experience 6 months; Specialized Experience 2 years; Total Experience 2.5 years.

General Experience: Experience such as administrative, technical, clerical, or other work that involves following written procedures, rules, or regulations in contact with coworkers, supervisors, or members of the public to provide a service, respond to inquiries, obtain information, or provide discretion.

Specialized Experience: Experiences such as working with a government, military, private or non‑profit organization, or a school system that involved protecting property and people against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. Such experience must have provided a knowledge of basic protective systems.

Substitutions Allowed

• A high school diploma may be substituted for six months of general experience.
• Experience of one year or more in law enforcement, security, or an honorable discharge from military service may be substituted for six months of the general experience and one year of the specialized experience.
• Successful completion of an associate degree or higher at an accredited college or university may be substituted for six months of general experience and one year of the specialized experience.

Quality of Experience – Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that the applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which the applicant is being considered.

Certification Required – All must be registered as a Guard with the State of Hawaii Board of Private Detectives and Guards, in accordance with Act 208, Sessions Laws of Hawaii 2010.

Guard Registration Requirement – Candidates must mail in a copy (or attach a scanned copy) of their Registration card immediately upon applying for this position. Failure to meet this requirement results in no consideration of the application.

Benefits

• Holidays, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave – Paid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year, subject to collective bargaining agreement conditions.
• Health Insurance – If eligible, the State pays a portion of the premiums for each employee’s enrollment in a State‑sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance – A free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan – Employees may increase take‑home pay by having the State deduct health care premium costs before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Eligible employees can reduce federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax‑saving benefit program called Island Flex.
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Employees with at least 10 years of credited service, age 62, or 30 years of credited service and age 55 may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA) – Eligible Department employees may participate in a tax shelter annuity program, allowing pre‑tax contributions to an authorized investment service provider.
• Deferred Compensation – A tax‑deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program with several investment options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance – Qualified employees may receive benefits for a disability caused by a non‑work related injury or illness.
• Social Security – The State contributes to an employee’s social security account.
• Workers’ Compensation – Benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support for injuries sustained while on the job.
• Union & Collective Bargaining – Employees may join the union for collective bargaining, or opt out; service fees are required unless the position is excluded from collective bargaining.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.