Field Security Officer, Maui

Job Posting Title

Field Security Officer, Maui

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

10-01-2025

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 looking for an experienced Security Officer for a full-time position. Because security operations are provided 24/7; this role requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

This is a Field Security Officer position, meaning you will be deployed to various KS properties across Maui based on organizational needs. (KS properties to include preschools, resource centers and other 'Aina Pauahi locations.)

Our ideal candidate will be a proactive security professional with flexible work availability and experience in drafting security assessments & recommendations. They will be knowledgeable in de-escalation techniques, have a professional demeanor and good communication skills.

If you are passionate about Security, Safety and Service and want to be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary

The Field Security Officer provides proactive security support across multiple KS locations/sites, working collaboratively within an integrated team to promote a culture of security and safety. Operating with independence and situational awareness, the officer responds to evolving incidents using de-escalation and problem-solving strategies to maintain a safe and controlled environment. Security support includes, but are not limited to, vehicle and foot patrols; access control enforcement; CCTVmonitoring; security audits and safety inspections;

investigations and reporting; intelligence gathering and briefings to strengthen security operations and mitigate future risks. The role requires rapid deployment capability to various KS sites, supporting emergency and security operations, and may include extended hours and on-call duties.

Essential Responsibilities

Site Security and Risk Assessment

• Provides support across multiple KS locations/sites as needed, collaborating with an integrated security team promoting a culture of security and safety across the organization.
• Operates with high situational awareness and independence in dynamic environments, consistently maintaining vigilance toward potential risks or incidents.
• Responds to field incidents and is deployed with little notice to crisis or high-risk areas as directed, providing on-site tactical security and risk assessment to safeguard individuals, property, and organizational operations.
• Delivers incident debriefs and recommendations to improve security operations and help mitigate future risks.
• Monitors and assesses safety risks during events and suspicious activity, ensuring effective crowd control, traffic flow, and overall site security.
• Performs patrols, site assessments, and security audits to identify hazards, potential threats, and vulnerabilities, evaluating various locations in accordance with organizational security and assessment standards to consistently capture deficiencies and recommendations for follow-up actions.
• Enforces entry restrictions for unauthorized persons or vehicles, manages visitor and delivery access, and keeps detailed records of KS sites/locations entries and exits.
• Conducts safety inspections to ensure compliance with KS security standards.

Emergency Preparedness, Response and Safety Compliance

• Responds promptly to emergencies such as workplace violence, intrusions, natural disasters, fires, assaults, and other crises by following emergency and active threat protocols.
• When necessary, detains individuals as permitted by Hawaii law and applicable regulations, using de-escalation and defensive

techniques.

• Provides basic emergency medical response for injuries or medical incidents across multiple KS sites/locations, ensuring care

aligned with Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training.

• Supports emergency preparedness, including reviewing and understanding emergency response plans, assisting with evacuation drills, and coordinating with local law enforcement, fire departments, emergency services, and Department of

Education (DOE) partners as needed.

• Maintains knowledge of and compliance with KS policies and procedures, exercising consistency to maintain a safe and

compliant environment.

Investigation, Reporting and Crisis Communication

• Investigates and documents traffic, criminal, and non-criminal incidents, providing thorough written reports to assist in further

actions and ensure transparency in all security activities.

• Conducts intelligence gathering and information sharing, delivering briefings to colleagues and leadership to enhance situational awareness and improve operational policies and procedures to meet standards of efficiency and effectiveness.
• Serves as a liaison with internal and external partners, including law enforcement, government agencies, private organizations,

non-governmental organizations (NGOs), educational institutions, and community groups.

• Utilizes Emergency Communication Systems (ECS), Visitor Management (VM), and security camera systems at assigned

sites, monitoring activity to support situational awareness, evidence collection, and emergency communications.

Training and Operational Support

• Provides mentorship and field training to new officers, reinforcing procedural knowledge, professional expectations and standards.
• Executes and supports special assignments and operations to ensure effective execution of security initiatives.
• Participates in training to ensure adherence to KS security standards, maintaining current certifications, and may instruct or share expertise in specialized areas.

Position Requirements

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to successfully complete KS training, including standard First Aid, CPR, AED and EMR certifications, 8-hour Basic Guard training, and DCCA Guard Employee Registration, within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Hawaii Driver's License and current driving abstract.
• Ability to work independently and flexibility to accommodate a rotational schedule, including 24/7 availability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, allowing effective interaction with staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, responding appropriately to changing circumstances and diverse assignments.
• Self-motivated and ethical, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and consistent adherence to professional standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, effectively working with diverse partners to achieve shared objectives.
• Competence in typing and computer use for detailed incident reporting.
• Proficient in computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and email, and able to learn, operate, and monitor CCTV systems for recording and review purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Arts degree in a security, law enforcement, emergency management, or closely related field.
• Possess skills in specialized areas, such as EMR Instructor, Drone Pilot Certification, etc.
• Security experience in a K-12 school environment.
• Good working knowledge of microcomputers.
• Specialized training in Crisis Intervention, drone operation, defensive tactics, or similar programs.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently grasps firmly to handle objects, performs fine hand manipulation, writes by hand, talks or hears.
• Frequently stands and/or walks for extended periods on varied surfaces, including stairs, ramps, and uneven terrain.
• Frequently lifts and/or carries, pushes and/or pulls objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently twists, bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crawls, climbs, reaches or works above shoulder.
• Ability to remain alert and maintain strong situational awareness throughout the assigned shift.
• Ability to move quickly and respond to situations, including short-distance jogging, stair climbing, and navigating obstacles when required.

Working Conditions (including environmental conditions)

• Requires field deployment and ability to work varying schedules, extended hours, and on-call shifts.
• This position may involve traveling to multiple locations, including neighbor islands, and performing duties in a variety of
• environments and conditions.
• Security operations are provided 24/7; this role requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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

12

Pay Range

29.97 - 40.71 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

Kamehameha Schools Preschool- Paukukalo

City, State

Wailuku, Hawaii

Additional Locations