School Security Attendant I, II, III - Kealakehe High

Job Posting

Employer: Hawaii State Department of Education

Salary: $2,784.88 - $3,137.22 Monthly

Location: Kealakehe High: 74-5000 Puohulihuli Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Job Type: Various, 10-month

Job Number: 2026-00460P

District / Complex Area: Classified / Hawaii / HKKK

School / Office: Classified / Kealakehe High

Opening Date: 04/16/2026

Max Number of Applicants: 35

Description

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 III. Applications are being accepted down to the School Security Attendant I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

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

Examples Of Duties

1. Performs campus supervision by patrolling the school ground during class, lunch period, before and after school hours;
2. Observes and reports on unusual student behavior on campus;
3. Discusses problems with students and encourages them to seek or accept assistance and/or counseling;
4. 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;
5. Enforces school rules and regulations by prohibiting student smoking, gambling, fighting, vandalism, etc.;
6. Inspects and patrols playground, bathrooms, assembly areas, cafeteria and other facilities to identify safety and security hazards as appropriate;
7. Directs unauthorized persons and drivers off the school premises observes, assesses, and reports to administrators any concerns and unusual non-student behavior;
8. Assists the school administration and staff with supervision and control at special student activities such as assemblies, pep rallies, athletic events, and dances;
9. Instructs loitering student to proceed to their destination;
10. Assists teaching staff and others in handling overt disturbances;
11. Informs school administrators and others of critical situations which may require police, fire, or other outside assistance;
12. May activate alarm as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

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 discretion.

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.

Substitutions Allowed: 1. A high school diploma may be substituted for six months of general experience. 2. 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. 3. 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 the specialized experience.

Certification Required: 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.

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable. Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Temporary Assignment: 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:

1. A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
2. A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
3. Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday: New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

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. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• 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.