School Security Attendant I, II, III - Kalani High

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Holidays and sick leave

Job summary

A state education department in Honolulu is seeking School Security Attendants to supervise students and ensure campus safety. The role involves patrolling the school grounds, reporting unusual behavior, and enforcing school rules. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have relevant experience in security or law enforcement. Certification as a Guard with the State of Hawaii is also required. This position offers competitive salary and benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform campus supervision and report unusual behavior.
• Experience working with a government or school system in security.
• Certification as a Guard with the State of Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school grounds during class and lunch periods.
• Enforce school rules and ensure safety on campus.
• Monitor special student activities and provide assistance when necessary.

Skills

Ability to read and write in English

Following oral and written instructions

Simple arithmetic

Experience with security or law enforcement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

Job description

School Security Attendant I, II, III - Kalani High

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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

Examples of 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: 6 months (general experience) – 6 months (specialized experience)
• Level II: 6 months (general) – 1 year (specialized)
• Level III: 6 months (general) – 2 years (specialized)

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 direction.

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 hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. Such experience must provide 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 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.

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, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010.

Supplemental Information

The advertised salary is based on full‑time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Benefits Summary

• Holidays, personal leave, and sick leave (subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• Health insurance (partial premium coverage)
• Group life insurance
• Retirement plan (contributions for eligible employees)
• Social security, workers’ compensation, union & collective bargaining (optional)