School Security Attendant I, II, III - Kau High & Pahala Elementary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Pahala (HI); On-site; USD 31,080 - 35,008; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Personal leave

Sick leave

Health insurance with state subsidy

Group life insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Tax-sheltered retirement options

Temporary disability insurance

Workers’ compensation

Union representation

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking School Security Attendants to fill multiple positions with authorization at level III. The role focuses on campus supervision, safety, and enforcing school rules while assisting staff during events.

Responsibilities include patrolling grounds, observing behavior, guiding students to support services, and coordinating with administrators in emergencies. Applicants must meet experience and substitution requirements and be registered as a Guard with

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand oral and written English; follow instructions.
• Experience in security or related field preferred, with basic protective knowledge.
• Candidates must meet substitution options for education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school grounds to supervise students during class, lunch, and events.
• Observe and report on unusual student behavior and safety concerns.
• Discuss problems with students and encourage them to seek assistance or counseling.
• Direct unauthorized persons off school premises and report concerns to administrators.
• Assist with supervision at assemblies, pep rallies, athletic events and dances.
• Enforce school rules; prohibit smoking, gambling, fighting, vandalism, etc.
• Inform administrators of critical situations requiring police or outside assistance.
• Activate alarms as necessary to ensure campus safety.

Skills

Reading English

Written communication

Observation skills

Patrol skills

Discipline enforcement

Interpersonal assistance

Education

High school diploma substitution

Law enforcement experience substitution

Associate degree substitution

Job description

Job Summary

Filling various School Security Attendant positions; authorized level School Security Attendant III. Applications accepted down to School Security Attendant I.

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

• Perform campus supervision by patrolling the school ground during class, lunch period, before and after school hours.
• Observe and report on unusual student behavior.
• Discuss problems with students and encourage them to seek assistance or counseling.
• Ensure safe and orderly movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic, supervise the JPO program.
• Enforce school rules; prohibit student smoking, gambling, fighting, vandalism, etc.
• Inspect and patrol playground, bathrooms, assembly areas, cafeteria and other facilities for safety hazards.
• Direct unauthorized persons or drivers off the school premises and report concerns to administrators.
• Assist with supervision and control at special student activities such as assemblies, pep rallies, athletic events, and dances.
• Instruct loitering students to proceed to their destination.
• Assist teaching staff and others in handling disturbances.
• Inform school administrators of critical situations requiring police, fire or other outside assistance.
• Activate alarm as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

General Experience – work that involves following written procedures and interacting with coworkers, supervisors or members of the public to provide a service or information.

Specialized Experience – experience working with a government, military, private or non‑profit organization, or a school system that involved protecting people and property against hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident or trespass, providing knowledge of basic protective systems.

Substitutions Allowed

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

Certification Required

All candidates 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. A copy of the registration card must be provided with the application.

Benefits Overview

• Paid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year.
• Health insurance with state subsidy.
• Group life insurance and retirement plan contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts and tax‑sheltered retirement options.
• Temporary disability insurance and workers’ compensation.
• Union representation under collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, arrest record, or National Guard participation.

Payday

First paycheck within the first three pay periods of the start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or preceding business day) of each month.