Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00148

Department: Police

Division: Technical Services

Job classification: School Crossing Guard

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety

Summary

THIS IS A REGISTRATION RECRUITMENT

Registration list may be used for future part-time County-wide temporary and permanent vacancies for this class of work during the life of the list. (Two hours per day - one hour before school starts and one hour when school ends when school is in session. Reporting times may vary depending on schedules at individual schools.)

There is no examination for this recruitment. Persons who qualify will be placed on the registration list in accordance with their availability to work in the various geographical districts on the Island of Hawai`i and conditions of employment.

Positions are located at the following Island of Hawai`i schools:

South Hilo

Chiefess Kapi'olani Elementary School

Ernest B. deSilva Elementary School

Ha'aheo Elementary School

Hilo Union Elementary School

Kalaniana'ole Elementary School

Kaumana Elementary School

Waiakea Elementary School

Waiakeawaena Elementary School

Honoka'a

Honoka'a Elementary and High School

Kona

Ho'okena Elementary School

Kealakehe Elementary School

Ka'u

Na'alehu Elementary School

Pahala Elementary School

Puna

Kea'au Elementary School

Keonepoko Elementary School

Mountain View Elementary School

Pahoa Elementary School

North Kohala

North Kohala Elementary School

South Kohala

Waikoloa Elementary School

Waimea Elementary School

Ensures the safe and orderly crossing of children and other pedestrians at crossing locations near assigned schools; and performs other related duties as required.

There are twelve (12) immediate vacancies with the Hawai'i Police Department - Technical Services Division:

• two (2) permanent part-time vacancies in Honoka'a (Honoka'a Elementary and High School)
• three (3) permanent part-time vacancies in Kailua-Kona (Kealakehe Elementary)
• one (1) permanent part-time vacancy in Ka'u (Pahala Elementary School)
• one (1) permanent part-time vacancy in Ka'u (Na'alehu Elementary School)
• one (1) permanent part-time vacancy in North Kohala (North Kohala Elementary School)
• one (1) permanent part-time vacancy in Puna (Kea'au Elementary School)
• one (1) permanent part-time vacancy in Puna (Pahoa Elementary School)
• one (1) permanent part-time vacancy in South Hilo (Hilo Union School)
• one (1) permanent part-time vacancy in South Kohala (Waimea Elementary School)

Examples of duties

• Supervises the crossing of children and other pedestrians at designated crossing locations near assigned school, using traffic control devices and appropriate hand signals, and/or traffic equipment.
• Demonstrates safe crossing habits for children and prohibits children from committing unsafe practices with regards to pedestrian safety.
• Monitors the traffic flow; reports unusual or adverse traffic conditions which would have an effect on pedestrian safety.
• Attends training sessions as required on procedures and equipment used in controlling pedestrian crossings.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school.

Substitution: If you do not have a high school diploma, we will substitute work experience on a year-for-year basis (i.e., if you completed the 11th grade, we will substitute one year of full-time work experience in lieu of not completing the 12th grade).

Ability to: read; give and receive oral and written instructions; respond quickly in emergencies; get along with others; learn and apply rules pertaining to pedestrian safety.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Supplemental information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

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