School Security Attendant I, II - Kailua Intermediate

About the role

This posting will be used to fill various School Security Attendant positions at the specified location. The authorized level of the position is School Security Attendant II. Applications are being accepted down to the School Security Attendant I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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: 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 direction.
• 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 such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. Such experience must have provided a knowledge of basic protective systems.

Qualifications

• Total Experience: Six months of general experience and one year of specialized experience are required.
• 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.
• Education: 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.

Benefits

• Holidays, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave: Many employees enjoy paid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions.
• Several investment options are available.

Pay

The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Schedule

Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.