School Security Attendant , II, III - Kalani

Position

School Security Attendant positions (authorized level: School Security Attendant III; applications also accepted down to Attendant I). Salary: $2,784.88 (I), $2,899.72 (II), $3,137.22 (III) per month.

• 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.

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:
Level I – 6 months;
Level II – 6 months;
Level III – 6 months. Specialized experience:
Level I – 6 months;
Level II – 1 year;
Level III – 2 years. Total experience:
Level I – 6 months;
Level II – 1.5 years;
Level III – 2.5 years.
Experience definitions – General

Experience:

work that involves following written procedures, rules or regulations in contact with coworkers, supervisors or members of the public. Specialized

Experience:

work that involved protecting property and people against hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident or trespass; maintaining order and protecting life.

• 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 general experience and one year of 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 specialized 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.

All must be registered as a Guard with the State of Hawaii Board of Private Detective and Guards, in accordance with Act 208, Sessions Laws of Hawaii 2010.

Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions.

You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction‑in‑force.