School Security Attendant I, II, III - Olomana School

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits including health insurance

Possibility of permanent employment from temporary positions

Job summary

A state educational department is seeking School Security Attendants at multiple levels in Kailua, Hawaii. The role involves campus supervision, enforcing school rules, and assisting students. Applicants should have strong communication skills and a high school diploma. Prior experience in security or law enforcement is beneficial. Registration as a Guard with the State of Hawaii is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience in related fields such as security or law enforcement is preferable.
• Registration as a Guard with the State of Hawaii is required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the school campus and supervise student behavior.
• Enforce school rules and report unusual behavior.
• Assist with supervision during school events.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and understand English

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to perform simple arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

School Security Attendant I, II, III - Olomana School

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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

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 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

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.

General Experience | Specialized Experience | Total Experience

Level I: 6 Months | 6 Months

Level II: 6 Months | 1 Year | 1.5 Years

Level III: 6 Months | 2 Years | 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, 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.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Calculation of experience is based on full‑time, 40‑hour workweeks. Part‑time experience is pro‑rated.

Temporary Assignment

Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

• A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system‑generated report;
• A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
• Copies of the applicant’s signed SF‑10 Forms.

Documents Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction‑in‑force.

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.

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.

Benefits Summary 10‑month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits: holidays, personal leave, health insurance, group life insurance, premium conversion plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax shelter annuity, deferred compensation, temporary disability insurance, Social Security, workers’ compensation, union & collective bargaining. (Full details omitted for brevity.)

Guard Registration Requirement This position requires you to 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. You must mail in a copy (or attach a scanned copy) of your Registration card immediately upon applying for this position. If you do not meet this requirement, your application will not be given consideration for this position.

Do you meet this Guard registration requirement?

• Yes
• No

Experience Requirement Do you possess the ability to read, write, and understand oral and written English, follow oral and written instructions, and perform simple arithmetic?

• Yes
• No

General Experience Requirement Do you have six (6) months of 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?

• Yes
• No

Substitution of Education for General Experience Did you graduate from high school or do you possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?

Note: Please list your High School information in the Education section of your application.

• Yes
• No

Specialized Experience Requirement Do you possess experience 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.

Choose the statement that best describes your experience qualifications:

• (a) I have at least two (2) years of work experience as described.
• (b) I have at least one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of work experience as described.
• (c) I have less than one (1) year of work experience as described.
• (d) I do not have any work experience as described.

Specialized Experience Requirement–Description Provide your work experiences that clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum experience requirement. Include all of the following information for EACH experience you list:

• Your job title;
• Employer's name;
• Your complete dates of employment (from mm/yy to mm/yy);
• Average hours you worked per week; and,
• A detailed description of your work 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.

If you selected No to the previous question, type "N/A" in the space provided.

Substitution of Education for General and Specialized Experience Please select the option that best describes your educational background.

Note: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts to receive credit for your education. On‑line/Internet copies of your transcripts are NOT acceptable.

• 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 the general experience and one year of the specialized experience.

Transcripts, Certifications, and Other Verifying Documents Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within ten (10) calendar days from the date of your application. If these documents are NOT received by the deadline, your application may be rejected.

• I understand, and will submit the required documents to CSSP Recruitment within ten (10) calendar days.
• I understand, but I will not submit the required information. I understand that my application may be rejected.
• I have previously submitted my verifying documents for another recruitment.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

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