School Security Attendant II, III - Konawaena High

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Kealakekua (HI); On-site; USD 32,360 - 35,011; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

A state educational department is hiring for multiple School Security Attendant positions in Kealakekua, Hawaii. Applicants will supervise school grounds, enforce rules, and ensure student safety during school activities. The positions require a high school diploma and proficiency in English. Candidates must also register as a Guard with the State Board. Monthly salaries range from $2,899.72 to $3,137.22 based on experience level. Additional benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to follow written procedures.
• General experience such as working with the public is required.
• Must be registered as a Guard with the State of Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school grounds to supervise campus.
• Report unusual student behavior.
• Ensure safe movement of pedestrians.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and understand oral and written English

Following oral and written instructions

Performing simple arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 II in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range

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 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

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 Levels

General Experience (Administrative, technical, clerical, or other work involving written procedures, rules, or regulations in contact with coworkers, supervisors, or members of the public)

• Level II: 6 months minimum
• Level III: 6 months minimum

Specialized Experience (experience protecting property and people against hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; maintaining order and protecting life; knowledge of basic protective systems)

• Level II: 1 year minimum
• Level III: 2 years minimum

Total Experience

• Level II: 1.5 years total
• Level III: 2.5 years total

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.

Eligibility and 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 Information

Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience must be verified and attached to the application using one of the following options:

• 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, his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked.
• 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.

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

• Holidays, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave: Many employees enjoy paid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee’s enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take‑home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax‑saving benefit program called Island Flex, allowing employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out‑of‑pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE‑TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees may participate in a tax shelter annuity program.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax‑deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non‑work‑related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee’s social security account.
• Workers’ Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers’ compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation.

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.

Experience Requirements

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

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?

Substitution of Education for General Experience

Did you graduate from high school or do you possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?

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.

Specialized Experience Description

List all of your paid or unpaid experiences that clearly show how you meet the minimum experience requirement. Include for each experience: your job title, employer’s name, complete dates of employment, average hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your job duties, including how you were able to meet and deal effectively with people and read, comprehend and apply written directions.

Substitution of Education for General and Specialized 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.
• None of the above.

Transcripts, Certifications, and Other Verifying Documents

Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other documents that verify you meet the minimum qualification requirements must be submitted with your application.

Required Question

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