School Security Attendant I, II - Kalama Intermediate

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Makawao (HI); On-site; USD 31,079 - 32,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Holidays and personal leave

Job summary

A state education department in Hawaii is seeking School Security Attendants to supervise school grounds during class and lunch periods, ensuring safety and enforcing school rules. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to observe and report on student behavior. This role offers competitive monthly salaries and benefits including health insurance, leave time, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand oral and written English.
• Experience in administrative, technical, or clerical work.
• Experience in a role that involves maintaining order and protecting safety.

Responsibilities

• Patrols school grounds during class and lunch periods.
• Observes and reports unusual behavior.
• Enforces rules regarding smoking and fighting.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Observational skills

Ability to enforce rules

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This posting is to fill various School Security Attendant positions at the specified location. The authorized level is School Security Attendant II; applications are accepted down to level I in case of recruiting difficulties.

Salary

School Security Attendant I, SR‑07: $2,784.88 per month
School Security Attendant II, SR‑09: $2,899.72 per month

Duties

• Performs campus supervision by patrolling the school grounds 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

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

Experience Requirements

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: Experience 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 have provided a knowledge of basic protective systems.

Qualification Levels:

• Level I: 6 months of general experience.
• Level II: 6 months of general experience, 1 year of specialized experience, 1.5 years total experience.

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.

Guard Registration Requirement

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. A copy of the registration card must be mailed or attached to the application. Failure to meet this requirement will result in disqualification.

Benefits

• Holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year per collective bargaining agreement.
• Health insurance with state-paid portion for eligible employees.
• Group life insurance and other optional insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and tax-sheltered benefits.
• Retirement plan with state contributions for qualified employees.
• Tax‑shelter annuity, deferred compensation, and temporary disability insurance for eligible employees.
• Social security and workers' compensation coverage.
• Union and collective bargaining rights and responsibilities.

Payday

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

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 the 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.