School Security Attendant III - Kahuku High & Intermediate

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Kahuku (HI); On-site; USD 31,860 - 38,162; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Holidays and sick leave

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking to fill various School Security Attendant positions in Kahuku, Hawaii. The role includes supervising school grounds, reporting unusual student behavior, and ensuring safe movement of pedestrians. Applicants must have a high school diploma and at least two years of specialized security experience. Registration as a Guard with the State of Hawaii is essential. The role offers a competitive salary of $3,137.22 per month with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and understand oral and written English.
• At least 2 years of specialized experience protecting property and people.
• Registration as a Guard with the State of Hawaii Board is required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the school grounds during various school hours.
• Observe and report unusual student behavior on campus.
• Enforce school rules and regulations.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and understand English

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to perform simple arithmetic

Education

High School diploma or GED

Relevant certifications

Job description

Overview

Description: This posting will be used to fill various School Security Attendant positions at the specified location.

Salary

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 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.

General Experience, Specialized Experience, Total Experience

Level III: 6 Months general experience, 2 Years specialized experience, 2.5 Years total experience.

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 hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. Such experience must have provided 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. The applicant’s overall experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

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, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010.

Supplemental Information

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 as of the date of the application. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Hours over 40 per week are not credited.

Temporary Assignment

Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet minimum qualifications must be verified and attached to the application. Options include:

• A copy of the TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
• A signed letter from the supervisor detailing the TA title, dates, duties, and hours; or,
• Copies of signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents

Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents attached before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach to applications submitted on or 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. Temporary employees may become permanent after satisfactory completion of probation and may have access to promotion and transfer opportunities.

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, and it adheres to applicable laws related to equal employment opportunities.

Payday and Benefits

Payday: New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day).

• 10-month civil service and SSP employees: Holidays, personal leave, and sick leave; health insurance; group life insurance; premium conversion; flexible spending accounts; retirement plan; tax shelter annuity; deferred compensation; temporary disability insurance; social security; workers’ compensation; union and collective bargaining rights. Note: Benefits vary by employment type and bargaining agreements.

Guard Registration

GUARD REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT: This position requires registration as a Guard with the State of Hawaii Board of Private Detectives and Guards, in accordance with Act 208, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010. Provide your registration card when applying. If not met, your application will not be considered.

Do you meet this Guard registration requirement?

• Yes
• No

Experience and Education Questions

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 as described?

• Yes
• No

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience described that protects property and people, etc.?

• (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 meet the minimum requirement with details for each experience listed.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Please select the option that best describes your educational background. See note about transcripts.

• Experience of one year or more in law enforcement, security, or an honorable discharge from military service may be substituted.
• Successful completion of an associate degree or higher may be substituted.
• None of the above.

Transcripts, Certifications, and Other Verifications

Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications, and other documents verifying qualifications must be submitted with your application. If not received, your application may be rejected.

• My documents are attached to this application.
• My documents were attached to a previously submitted application.
• I may submit documents later. Applications will be evaluated with available information.

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