Security Officer

Job Posting Title

Security Officer

Employee Type

Various

Recruiting Start Date

02-27-2026

Job Exempt?

No

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools is hiring for Campus Security officers to support the Kapalama Campus Operations Department. Campus Officers serve to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of haumana (students), faculty, staff, residents, and properties.

Job Summary

Provides security services for students, faculty, staff, visitors and facilities for Kamehameha Schools. These services include but are not limited to: monitoring CCTV cameras, vehicle  and foot patrols of all campus property; enforcing traffic and parking regulations; providing safety and security inspection services; investigating and recording traffic, criminal and non-criminal incidents; parking and crowd supervision; monitoring and restricting access to sacred sites, monitoring vendors and general public access and restricting entry of unauthorized persons or vehicles, directing visitors and delivery vehicles and keeping records on specified vehicles entering or leaving campus. 

Essential Responsibilities

Physical Security and Patrols

• 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. 

First Response

• Responds promptly to emergencies, such as workplace violence, intrusions, violence, natural disasters, fires, assaults, or other crisis situations. 

• When necessary, pursues, apprehends, and detains individuals within jurisdictional limits, using de-escalation techniques and defensive training to manage situations. 

Compliance and Safety

• Makes sound decisions in potentially high-stakes situations, understanding that errors in judgment or lapses in duty could result in significant legal implications for KS.

• Exercises precision and consistency to minimize risks and maintain a legally compliant and safe environment.   
   

Access Control and Records Management

• 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. 

Investigation and Reporting

• 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. 

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

• 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. 

• Proficient in computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and email, and able 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. 

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Frequently writes by hand, stands, walks and lift/and/carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.

• Occasionally sits, performs desk-based computer tasks and requires ability to grasp using light or fine manipulation

• Frequently twists, bends, stoops, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp firmly.

Working Conditions (including environmental conditions)   

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.

• Work is conducted in a school environment and regularly requires work to be conducted in non-standard, outdoor environment.

• Work assignments may be conducted 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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Work Year

Pay Range

27.19 - 36.49 Hourly

Compensation and Benefits

Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Kapalama Campus

City, State

Honolulu, Hawaii

Additional Locations