School Security Attendant I - Kaleiopuu Elementary

Hawaii State Department of Education; Hawaii; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking a School Security Attendant I, SR-07, to patrol campus grounds, observe student activity, and assist staff in maintaining safety and order across the school environment. The role requires strong English literacy, basic arithmetic, and reliable judgment in monitoring crowds and responding to incidents.

Responsibilities include enforcing rules, reporting hazards, managing access, and supporting administration during events and special activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand oral and written English, follow instructions, and perform simple arithmetic.
• General Experience: 6 Months; Specialized Experience: 6 Months; Total Experience: 6 Months.
• Experience in administrative, technical, or clerical roles involving following written procedures and interacting with the public.

Responsibilities

• Performs campus supervision by patrolling the school grounds during class, lunch, 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 on school grounds and may supervise the JPO program.
• Enforces school rules and regulations by prohibiting student smoking, gambling, fighting, vandalism, etc.
• Inspects and patrols playgrounds, bathrooms, assembly areas, cafeteria and other facilities for safety hazards.
• Directs unauthorized persons off the premises and reports concerns to administrators.
• Assists staff with supervision at assemblies, pep rallies, athletic events and dances.
• Instructs loitering students to proceed to their destination.
• Assists teaching staff in handling disturbances.
• Informs administrators of critical situations requiring outside assistance (police, fire, etc.).
• May activate alarms as necessary.

Job description

Salary Range: School Security Attendant I, SR-07: $2,784.88 per month

1. Performs campus supervision by patrolling the school ground during class, lunch period, before and after school hours;
2. Observes and reports on unusual student behavior on campus;
3. Discusses problems with students and encourages them to seek or accept assistance and/or counseling;
4. 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;
5. Enforces school rules and regulations by prohibiting student smoking, gambling, fighting, vandalism, etc.;
6. Inspects and patrols playground, bathrooms, assembly areas, cafeteria and other facilities to identify safety and security hazards as appropriate;
7. Directs unauthorized persons and drivers off the school premises observes, assesses, and reports to administrators any concerns and unusual non-student behavior;
8. Assists the school administration and staff with supervision and control at special student activities such as assemblies, pep rallies, athletic events, and dances;
9. Instructs loitering student to proceed to their destination;
10. Assists teaching staff and others in handling overt disturbances;
11. Informs school administrators and others of critical situations which may require police, fire, or other outside assistance;
12. May activate alarm as necessary.

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.

Experience: General Experience: 6 Months; Specialized Experience: 6 Months; Total Experience: 6 Months.

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.

Substitutions Allowed

• 1. A high school diploma may be substituted for six months of general experience.
• 2. 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.
• 3. 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 Detective and Guards, in accordance with Act 208, Sessions Laws of Hawaii 2010.

Salary: 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. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment

1. A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
2. 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,
3. 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.