School Security Attendant I, II, III - Honokaa High & Intermediate

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Honokaa (HI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Workers' Compensation

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is hiring for various School Security Attendant positions in Honokaa, ensuring safety and order on school grounds. Responsibilities include patrolling, supervising students, and reporting unusual behavior.

Applicants must possess relevant experience or qualifications, including being registered as a Guard with the State of Hawaii. Several levels of positions are available, with a salary ranging from $2,784.88 to $3,137.22 per month.

Qualifications

• General experience in administrative or service roles.
• Specialized experience protecting property and people.
• Quality of experience must demonstrate ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school grounds during various times.
• Report on unusual behavior.
• Ensure safe pedestrian and traffic movement.
• Enforce school rules and regulations.
• Inspect facilities for safety hazards.
• Assist school administration during events.

Skills

Ability to read and write in English

Experience in security or law enforcement

Ability to follow written instructions

Experience in supervising

Education

High school diploma

Completion of associate degree or higher

Job description

Description

This posting will be used to fill various School Security Attendant positions at the specified location. 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

Responsibilities

• 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 student 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

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

• 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.

• Level I: 6 months general experience
• Level II: 6 months general experience, 1 year specialized experience
• Level III: 6 months general experience, 2 years 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.

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 general experience and one year of 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 specialized experience.

Certification Required

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

Benefits

• Holidays, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave: Paid during the school year provided conditions under the collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Health Insurance: State pays part of the premiums for enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: State provides 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.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce federal and state income taxes and social security taxes with Island Flex.
• Retirement Plan: State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Eligible employees may participate in a tax shelter annuity program.
• Deferred Compensation: Tax-deferred retirement investment program with various investment options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may receive benefits for a non-work related disability.
• Social Security: State contributes to employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: Benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support available for workplace injury.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees may join a union for collective bargaining and representation; may also choose not to join, but union fee applies if position eligible.

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 also 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.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.