Park Security Officer I *** HIGHER MONTHLY PAY AVAILABLE, SEE DESCRIPTION ***

County-of-Kauai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave 21 days

Sick leave 21 days

13 paid holidays

Free medical for family

Retirement benefits after 10 years

Job summary

County of Kauaʻi in Hawaii seeks a Park Security Officer I to patrol public parks, enforce park rules, and provide visitor information. The role includes preparing incident reports and supporting park maintenance staff as needed. Excellent customer service and vigilance are essential.

Compensation starts at $3,900.00 USD per month, with potential to earn up to $5,148.00 monthly through an additional 32% schedule-based pay. This Civil Service position offers full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of general work experience.
• 6 months of work experience enforcing security regulations or protecting property.

Responsibilities

• Patrols parks to preserve order and prevent vandalism.
• Interprets and enforces park ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Attends to park education program information and assists visitors.
• Issues citations for violations and assists police as needed.
• Prepares reports of patrol activities and investigations.

Job description

Job Posting End Date: Continuous ARE YOU A CURRENT COUNTY OF KAUA'I EMPLOYEE? IF YES, DO NOT APPLY HERE! IF YOU APPLY ON THIS WEBSITE YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. This posting is for External Candidates only. Current County of Kaua'i employees, must apply on the Internal Career Site by clicking on this link

Job Title: Park Security Officer I *** HIGHER MONTHLY PAY AVAILABLE, SEE DESCRIPTION ***

Salary Range: N/A Position Salary: 3,900.00 USD Monthly Location: Department of Parks & Recreation, Fiscal Civil Service or Non Civil Service: Civil Service

Job Summary:

Patrols public parks to preserve order, prevent vandalism, and enforce park ordinances, rules and regulations; provides information relating to park facilities, recreational programs, and points of interest; and performs other related duties as required. *** Compensation can include up to an additional 32%, increasing total monthly earnings to as much as $5,148.00, per month depending on work schedules.

Examples of Duties:

• Patrols parks to preserve order and prevent vandalism
• Interprets and enforces park ordinances, rules, and regulations
• Assists in the parks education program by providing information on park rules, recreational programs, and activities offered by the County
• Provides information regarding park facilities and points of interest
• Inspects recreation buildings and facilities to ensure proper use and to prevent vandalism
• Reports hazardous conditions in buildings, facilities, and equipment
• Issues citations for violations and assists police officers in arresting violators
• Checks permits for camping, athletic events, carnivals, and other park uses
• Administers aid and assistance to park users as needed
• Prepares comprehensive reports of all investigations and arrests and reports of daily patrol activities
• Testifies at trials concerning contested violations of park ordinances
• May set up or remove folding tables and chairs, barricades, traffic cones, or similar objects
• Assists park maintenance employees when necessary
• May operate an automobile or truck in the performance of duties
• Performs other related duties

Minimum Qualifications:

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and one (1) year of general work experience, and six (6) months of work experience in the enforcement of security regulations or in the protection of property.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii Type 3 or equivalent).

For additional details about the job and information on minimum qualification substitutions, if any, click here.

Work Shift/ Schedule:

7 days/week operation; shift work (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378. Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination.

Join our Team of over 1,300 employees on the island of Kaua’i and start building a better tomorrow for you, your family and the Kaua’i community!

What is an eligible list?

Applicants for civil service positions who meets the minimum qualification requirements are placed on an eligible list which will be used by departments to fill a vacant position for that class of work. An applicant will remain on an eligible list for 6 months.

What is the difference between a civil service and non-civil service position? A civil service position must be filled through the merit system whereby applicants must be qualified to fill a position. Becoming a civil service employee provides an individual with various rights not afforded to non-civil service employees. For more information about civil service recruitment, visit our website: Employment Opportunities - Kauai County, HI Hiring for a non-civil service position is usually processed by the hiring department. There are no minimum qualification requirements and your employment is considered “at will” which means that you may be discharged by the hiring department at any time.

Do you allow substitutions for minimum qualification requirements (education for experience or experience for education)?

Yes we do! For more information about allowed substitutions for a specific position, visit Class Specifications and search the specific job description that you are interested in.

What benefits does the County of Kaua’i offer?

• 21 days of vacation leave
• 21 days of sick leave
• 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year)
• FREE medical for your entire family!
• Vested retirement benefits after 10 years of service!
• And much more!

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