School Security Attendant: Patrol, Protect & Guide Students

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 31,080 - 35,008; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, personal leave, sick–le

Health insurance with state subsidy

Group life insurance and retirement

Flexible spending accounts and tax‑sht

Temporary disability insurance and WC

Union representation

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking School Security Attendants I–III to patrol campuses and ensure safety during classes, lunch, and after-school activities. Prospective candidates must meet English reading/writing abilities, basic arithmetic, and substitution rules for experience.

All levels require guarding certification; applicants must be registered with the Hawaii Board of Private Detectives and Guards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand English and follow instructions.
• General experience includes following procedures and interacting with others to provide a service or information.
• Specialized experience involves protecting people and property in a government, school system, or related organization.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school grounds during class, lunch, before and after school.
• Observe and report unusual student behavior.
• Encourage students to seek assistance or counseling.
• Ensure safe movement of pedestrians and traffic; supervise JPO program.
• Enforce school rules; prohibit smoking, gambling, fighting, vandalism.
• Inspect facilities for safety hazards; patrol playgrounds, bathrooms, cafeteria.
• Direct unauthorized persons off premises and report concerns.
• Assist with supervision at assemblies, pep rallies, sports events, dances.
• Instruct loitering students to proceed to destination.
• Assist staff in handling disturbances.
• Inform administrators of critical situations requiring police/fire assistance.
• Activate alarms as necessary.

Skills

Patrol & observation

Communication

Report writing

Education

High school diploma substitute available

Guard registration with Hawaii Board of Private Detectives and Guards

Job description

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking School Security Attendants I–III to patrol campuses and ensure safety during classes, lunch, and after-school activities. Prospective candidates must meet English reading/writing abilities, basic arithmetic, and substitution rules for experience.

All levels require guarding certification; applicants must be registered with the Hawaii Board of Private Detectives and Guards.