School Security Attendant I, II, III - Lahainaluna High

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

Job summary

A state education department in Lahaina is seeking a School Security Attendant across various levels. Responsibilities include ensuring campus safety, supervising students, and reporting unusual behavior. Applicants must have a high school diploma, relevant experience in security or law enforcement preferred, and must be registered as a Guard in Hawaii. This is a full-time entry-level position offering a monthly salary based on the level of the position.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Guard with the State of Hawaii Board of Private Detectors and Guards.
• Experience in security or law enforcement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the school ground during class and lunch periods.
• Report unusual student behavior.
• Direct unauthorized persons off school premises.

Skills

Campus supervision

Reporting unusual behavior

Enforcing school rules

Safety inspection

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

School Security Attendant I, II, III – Lahainaluna High

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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, with applications accepted down to Level I if needed.

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 behaviour on campus;
• Discusses problems with students and encourages them to seek or accept assistance and/or counselling;
• 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 unauthorised persons and drivers off the school premises, observes, assesses, and reports to administrators any concerns and unusual non-student behaviour;
• 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

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

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

Specialised Experience: Experience working with a government, military, private or non‑profit organisation, 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 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 honourable discharge from military service may be substituted for six months of general experience and one year of specialised 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 specialised experience.

Certification Required

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

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programmes, and activities on the basis of sex, race, colour, 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, programmes, 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, colour, 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.

Guard Registration Requirement

Applicants must be registered as a Guard with the State of Hawaii Board of Private Detectives and Guards. A copy (or scanned copy) of the registration card must be mailed or attached to the application immediately upon applying. Failure to provide proof of registration will result in the application not being considered.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education