Security Officer, Kahalu'u Makai (Temporary)

Kamehameha Schools Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop dba Kamehameha Schools; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Kamehameha Schools is seeking Security Officers to join the Kahaluʻu Makai site on Hawaiʻi Island. These temporary, part-time positions support an outdoor cultural learning area adjacent to Kahaluʻu Beach Park.

Shifts include 1st watch (22:00–06:00), 2nd watch (06:00–14:00), and 3rd watch (14:00–22:00), with additional shifts as site needs. Officers provide security for students, faculty, staff, visitors and facilities; monitor CCTV; enforce traffic and parking rules; conduct safety inspections;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience.
• Valid Hawaii Driver's license and current driving abstract.
• Current DCCA Guard Employee License or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Current First Aid, CPR and AED certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to work independently and accommodate a rotational schedule including 24/7 availability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with KS staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and able to learn CCTV systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitors CCTV cameras and patrols campus to maintain safety.
• Enforces traffic and parking regulations and manages access restrictions.
• Investigates and documents incidents and maintains incident records.
• Responds promptly to emergencies and uses de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Directs visitors and delivery vehicles and maintains site security and safety.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

CCTV operation knowledge

Flexibility

Independent work

Shift adaptability

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Valid Hawaii Driver's license

DCCA Guard Employee License

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Job description

Job Posting Title Security Officer, Kahalu'u Makai (Temporary)

Employee Type Various

Recruiting Start Date 04-20-2026

Job Exempt? No

Recruiting End Date Open Until Filled

Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools is looking for Security Officers to join our team at Kahaluʻu Makai on the island of Hawaiʻi. These temporary, part‑time roles support our outdoor cultural learning site adjacent to Kahaluʻu Beach Park. Flexibility is required, as candidates must be open to working all shifts: 1st watch (10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.), 2nd watch (6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.), and 3rd watch (2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.). Additional shifts may be offered based on site needs.

Job Summary

Provides security services for students, faculty, staff, visitors and facilities for Kamehameha Schools. These services include but are not limited to: monitoring CCTV cameras, vehicle and foot patrols of all campus property; enforcing traffic and parking regulations; providing safety and security inspection services; investigating and recording traffic, criminal and non-criminal incidents; parking and crowd supervision; monitoring and restricting access to sacred sites, monitoring vendors and general public access and restricting entry of unauthorized persons or vehicles, directing visitors and delivery vehicles and keeping records on specified vehicles entering or leaving campus.

Essential Responsibilities

Physical Security and Patrols

• Maintains a safe and secure environment by adhering strictly to security protocols and procedures.
• Maintains the safety of facilities, property, and individuals on campus through regular vehicle and foot patrols, remaining alert to unusual conditions or unauthorized personnel.
• Monitors CCTV cameras, consistently ensuring a vigilant stance toward potential risks or incidents.
• Identifies potential safety and/or criminal problems and safety hazards and promptly reports and monitors to minimize risk.
• Oversees traffic flow, parking regulations, and crowd control at both regular school events and special functions on and off-campus, ensuring safety and order.

First Response

• Responds promptly to emergencies, such as workplace violence, intrusions, violence, natural disasters, fires, assaults, or other crisis situations.
• When necessary, pursues, apprehends, and detains individuals within jurisdictional limits, using de-escalation techniques and defensive training to manage situations.

Compliance and Safety

• Makes sound decisions in potentially high-stakes situations, understanding that errors in judgment or lapses in duty could result in significant legal implications for KS.
• Exercises precision and consistency to minimize risks and maintain a legally compliant and safe environment.

Access Control and Records Management

• Enforces entry restrictions for unauthorized persons or vehicles, manages visitor and delivery access, and keeps detailed records of campus entries and exits.
• Conducts safety inspections to ensure compliance with KS security standards.

Investigation and Reporting

• Investigates and documents traffic, on-campus criminal, and non-criminal incidents, providing thorough written reports to assist in further actions and ensure transparency in all security activities.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience.
• Valid Hawaii Driver's license and current driving abstract.
• Current DCCA Guard Employee License or ability to obtain certification within 60 days from date of hire.
• Current standard First Aid, CPR and AED certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months from date of hire.
• Ability to work independently and flexibility to accommodate a rotational schedule, including 24/7 availability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, allowing effective interaction with KS staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Proficient in computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and email, and able to learn, operate , and monitor CCTV systems for recording and review purposes.
• Competence in typing and computer use for detailed incident reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a security, police, or emergency response role.
• Security experience within a K-12 school environment.
• Knowledge of security-related software and applications customarily used in the field.
• Specialized training in Crisis Intervention, drone operation, defensive tactics, or similar programs.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Frequently writes by hand, stands, walks and lift/and/carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 50