Job Details

Security Guard

Punahou School is actively recruiting a full time regular security guard to join the campus safety and security team! The security guard focuses on maintaining a visible presence in public areas, observing incidents, acting, and notifying others according to established school protocols. The security guard will patrol campus buildings and grounds to prevent or deal with any incidents of theft, vandalism, fire or fire hazards, disorderly conduct, violation of school traffic, safety, security, or other regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, exercise good judgment and initiative at all times, and have excellent communication skills. If you have a flexible schedule to help meet the needs of a 24-hour security team and the desire to create a safe environment for faculty, staff, and visitors, we invite you to apply!

Position details:

• Work year: 12 months
• Work hours: Morning shift: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, or bridge shift: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, or swing shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm, or graveyard shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, schedule may vary based on operational needs
• Minimum hourly rate*: $20.00/hour - compensation is commensurate with qualifications.

*Punahou school offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay and benefits. The pay rate, if displayed, is the minimum hourly rate for the position. Pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant training and experience, and internal equity.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in customer service or a related field required.
• One (1) year of work experience and/or training in law enforcement or security preferred.
• Possession of a guard card-license and approved registration with the state of Hawaii board of private detectives & guards; department of commerce & consumer affairs division (DCCA).
• If the incumbent does not have a current HI guard card-license, they will be required to obtain a one within six (6) months from entering the job.
• Current and valid Hawaii driver's license.
• First aid, CPR, AED certification required.
• If the incumbent does not have a current first aid, CPR, AED certification, they will be required to obtain one within six (6) months from entering the job.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using email, Windows, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel), and Google applications.
• Knowledge of guard certification classroom instruction, including the passing of a written test and on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of campus protocols and procedures necessary to ensure public welfare and safety in our campus buildings and grounds.
• Knowledge, skill and proficient ability in the operation of radio communication equipment.
• Knowledge of various campus systems, but not limited to: alarm monitoring, electronic locks, fire alarms, elevators, AC/ventilation, lighting and AV.
• Knowledge of social customer service techniques, including the ability to identify potential negative or crisis situations and apply techniques to mitigate problems.