School Security Attendant , II, III - Kau & Pahala Elementary

Job Summary

Filling various School Security Attendant positions; authorized level School Security Attendant III. Applications accepted down to School Security Attendant I.

• School Security Attendant I (SR‑07): $2,784.88 per month
• School Security Attendant II (SR‑09): $2,899.72 per month
• School Security Attendant III (SR‑11): $3,137.22 per month

• Perform campus supervision by patrolling the school ground during class, lunch period, before and after school hours.
• Observe and report on unusual student behavior.
• Discuss problems with students and encourage them to seek assistance or counseling.
• Ensure safe and orderly movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic, supervise the JPO program.
• Enforce school rules; prohibit student smoking, gambling, fighting, vandalism, etc.
• Inspect and patrol playground, bathrooms, assembly areas, cafeteria and other facilities for safety hazards.
• Direct unauthorized persons or drivers off the school premises and report concerns to administrators.
• Assist with supervision and control at special student activities such as assemblies, pep rallies, athletic events, and dances.
• Instruct loitering students to proceed to their destination.
• Assist teaching staff and others in handling disturbances.
• Inform school administrators of critical situations requiring police, fire or other outside assistance.
• Activate alarm as necessary.

Experience Requirements: Applicants must possess the ability to read, write and understand oral and written English, follow instructions, and perform simple arithmetic.

• Level I: 6 months general experience and 6 months specialized experience.
• Level II: 6 months general experience and 1 year specialized experience.
• Level III: 6 months general experience and 2 years specialized experience.

General Experience – work that involves following written procedures and interacting with coworkers, supervisors or members of the public to provide a service or information.

Specialized Experience – experience working with a government, military, private or non‑profit organization, or a school system that involved protecting people and property against hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident or trespass, providing knowledge of basic protective systems.

• A high school diploma may substitute six months of general experience.
• One year or more in law enforcement, security, or an honorable discharge from military service may substitute for six months of general experience and one year of specialized experience.
• An associate degree or higher at an accredited college or university may substitute for six months of general experience and one year of specialized experience.

All candidates 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. A copy of the registration card must be provided with the application.

• Paid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year.
• Health insurance with state subsidy.
• Group life insurance and retirement plan contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts and tax‑sheltered retirement options.
• Temporary disability insurance and workers’ compensation.
• Union representation under collective bargaining agreements.

The Hawaii State Department of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, arrest record, or National Guard participation.

First paycheck within the first three pay periods of the start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or preceding business day) of each month.