Police Services Officer I * NEW CADET PROGRAM, REVIEW INFORMATION BELOW *

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 58,861 - 70,504; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The County of Kauai is hiring a Police Services Officer I to serve in a trainee capacity within a supervised program. This role includes various responsibilities aimed at supporting police functions and preparing for a law enforcement career.

The position offers a monthly salary of $5,796.00 and requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. Additional benefits include vacation leave, sick leave, and free medical for the family.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school.
• At least Seventeen (17) years old at the time of filing application and 18 years old at the time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawai‘i Type 3 or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Participates in a supervised Police Services Officer I program.
• Screens and responds to public inquiries and requests for police assistance.
• Receives telephone and written complaints regarding suspected illegal activities.
• Assists in the receiving, processing, and transportation of non-violent detainees.
• Operates police radio communication equipment under the direction of sworn personnel.

Education

High School Graduation

Job description

Job Title

Police Services Officer I

Salary

Position Salary: 5,796.00 USD Monthly

Location

Police Department Headquarters

Job Summary

Serves in a trainee capacity in a supervised Police Services Officer program; receives training in and performs a variety of non-hazardous field and routine administrative work in support of, or auxiliary to, police functions in preparation for a career in law enforcement; and performs other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a supervised Police Services Officer I program involving orientation, classroom instruction, job training, and practical application of law enforcement principles, practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Screens and responds to public inquiries and requests for police assistance by providing general information regarding police services, receiving and investigating non-criminal and non-hazardous complaints and incidents, and referring matters to appropriate personnel, departments, or agencies.
• Receives telephone, walk‑in, written, and electronic complaints regarding suspected illegal activities and forwards information to sworn personnel for appropriate action.
• Assists in the receiving, identification, processing, and transportation of non‑violent detainees, reports, documents, correspondence, supplies, and equipment in accordance with department policy, without assuming custodial responsibility.
• Assists sworn personnel with emergency management operations, homeless outreach efforts, community outreach projects, community presentations, station tours, and other public service activities.
• Assists with traffic control during major traffic congestion incidents and may administer basic first aid in emergency situations.
• Operates police radio communication equipment under the direction of sworn personnel and assists in preparing, processing, and disseminating police reports and operational logs using general office equipment.
• Assists in conducting law enforcement‑related surveys and studies, scheduling police training, inspecting police facilities, and initiating maintenance or repair requests.
• Performs other related duties as required, consistent with the Police Services Officer I’s non‑sworn status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school.
• At least Seventeen (17) years old at the time of filing application and 18 years old at the time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawai‘i Type 3 or equivalent).

Work Schedule

7 days per week operation; shift work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters368 and378. 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, reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, or domestic/sexual violence victim status.

Benefits

• 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