Security Officer (Defined Term)

About the role

Kamehameha Schools is seeking a full-time Security Officer to support operations at the Kahaluu Makai location. This opportunity is a defined-term appointment ranging from 1 to 3 years.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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
• Proficiency in computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and email, and ability 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