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Location : UH Hilo, Hilo, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2026-01921
Department: (EVA) University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0900817
Description
EXTERNAL VACANCY - OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC
Title: UNIVERSITY SECURITY OFFICER II, SR16 (SELECT CERT: DRIVER'S LICENSE), BU-04
Position Number: 0900817
Organization: UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO
Location: HILO, HAWAII
Last Day To File: SEPTEMBER 17, 2026; 11:59PM HST
Fund: GENERAL
Salary: $4,730 Monthly
Shiftwork: Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Duties Summary
Oversees the work of a group of University Security Officers; patrols the University of Hawai'i campuses, including off-campus facilities to enforce laws, rules and regulations for the protection and security of personnel and property, and to detect and prevent attempts by persons to violate the law; conducts investigations of violations, prepares reports and takes appropriate action; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements -To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Specialized Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience in the enforcement of security laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the protection of personnel and property.
Supervisory Experience: Applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Guard License: Applicants must possess a current, valid State of Hawaii Security Guard License at the time of appointment. Information about obtaining an application for the Security Guard License is available with the State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs via: http://hawaii.gov/dcca/pvl/boards/private/
Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
Certification: All applicants must obtain valid First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates or equivalent within six (6) months from the date of employment.
Suitability Investigations: For this recruitment, the Department of Human Resources Development will conduct a thorough investigation of an applicant's suitability for employment before being hired. Only applicants selected for hire will be required to complete and submit the Waiver of Liability and Release Form. If you refuse to submit the above information or the completed form, your selection for hire will be rescinded.
The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
To Apply
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application. Any applicable documents may be electronically attached in the "Attachments" section of your application or submitted to the following address by the position's closing date (postmarked by the position's closing date if mailed):
University of Hawai'i - Office of Human Resources
Civil Service Employee Services
Administrative Services Building #2
2440 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number. All documents submitted are confidential and become the property of the University.
Electronic Notification to Applicants
We will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
Internal Complaint Process (Administrative Review)
Applicants who do not agree with an action taken on their application must file an internal complaint with the System Director of Human Resources, in accordance with the University's Administrative Procedure A9.140. The internal complaint form must be completed and contain the specific reasons(s) supporting the request for review. Complaints must be emailed within seven (7) working days from the date of notice to: systempo@hawaii.edu. A change as a result of the internal complaint will not affect the employment consideration of referred applicants or another applicant's appointment to the vacancy.
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/