Park Security Officer I (SR-13)



Job Details

Park Security Officer I (SR-13)
Employer

County Of Maui

Salary

$2,845.00 Monthly

Location

Maui County (various), HI

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

2018-Prk Sec Ofcr I

Department

Department of Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

02/11/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

IMMEDIATE VACANCIES ON MOLOKA'I AND MAUI

Patrols public parks and beaches to preserve order, prevent vandalism, and enforce park ordinances, rules and regulations; provides information relating to park facilities, recreational programs, commercial ocean recreation activities, and other points of interest; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class differs from the Park Security Officer II in that the Park Security Officer I patrols public parks and beaches to enforce park rules, regulations, and ordinances and provides information relating to park facilities, recreational programs, and commercial ocean recreation activities as its primary assignment; whereas the Park Security Officer II provides direct supervision to lower level park security officers, in addition to patrolling public parks and beaches to enforce park rules, regulations, and ordinances and to provide a wide variety of information about park and recreation facilities, programs, and activities to the public.

Examples of Duties

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

  • Patrols parks and beaches to preserve order and prevent vandalism;
  • Interprets and enforces park ordinances, rules and regulations, including those related to commercial ocean recreation activities; issues citations for violations and assists police officers in arresting violators;
  • Assists in the parks education program by providing information on park facilities, recreational programs, and commercial ocean recreation activities as well as safety requirements, rules for use and points of interest;
  • Inspects recreation buildings and facilities to insure proper use and to prevent vandalism;
  • Reports hazardous conditions in buildings, facilities, and equipment;
  • Checks permits for camping, special events, commercial ocean recreation activities, and other park uses;
  • Administers first aid to park users as necessary;
  • Prepares comprehensive reports of all investigations, arrests, and of daily patrol activities;
  • Testifies at trials concerning contested violations of park ordinances, including those contested violations related to commercial ocean recreation activities;
  • May perform general maintenance duties such as replacing light bulbs and fuses or making minor repairs to water fountains and faucets;
  • May set up or remove folding tables and chairs, barricades, traffic cones, or similar objects;
  • Assists park maintenance employees when necessary.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in the enforcement of security regulations or in the protection of property.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).

Registration Requirement: Applicants must be registered as a Guard with the State of Hawaii Board of Private Detectives and Guards, in accordance with Act 208, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010.

Knowledge of: principles and techniques of law enforcement relating to the protection and security of property; methods of maintaining law and order.

Ability to: understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn, explain, and enforce laws, rules, and regulations relating to park, ocean, and other recreational facilities and uses; prepare written reports; use common hand tools; deal tactfully and effectively with the public.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Special Working Conditions: shift, evening, weekend, and holiday work as required.

The County of Maui offers a generous benefit package, including the following:

Vacation
Eligible employees earn up to 21 days of vacation per year, with a maximum year-to-year carry over of 90 days. Eligibility to accrue vacation begins with the first work day.

Sick Leave
Eligible employees accumulate up to 21 days of sick leave per year. Eligibility to accrue sick leave begins with the first work day, and there is no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.

Retirement Plan
Eligible employees are required to join the State of Hawaii Employees Retirement System. This is a defined-benefit retirement plan. For additional information, please visit the ERS website at http://ers.ehawaii.gov/

Health Benefit Plans
The County of Maui offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:

  • Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
  • Vision Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Prescription Drug Plan
These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, and contributions are payroll deducted.

Group Life Insurance
Group life insurance is provided at no cost to eligible employees.

Holidays
The County observes 13 holidays per year (14 in an election year).

Deferred Compensation Plan
Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.

Flex Spending Plan
Eligible employees can also participate in the County's Flexible Spending plan, a way to set aside a portion of pay, before taxes, to pay for qualifying dependent care or medical expenses.

Employee Assistance Program
The County also offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work related problems.

Training
The County provides its employees with a variety of up-to-date training opportunities (i.e., computer application, professional seminars, heavy equipment operation, administrative & clerical skills, personal safety, etc.) to help them increase their knowledge, gain new skills, and to be more satisfied and effective in their jobs.

Leave Sharing
The County's leave sharing program allows employees to donate accumulated vacation leave credits to a qualified fellow employee who has a serious personal illness or injury.

Note: Specific benefits and their associated premiums are subject to collective bargaining, and are subject to change.  Benefits may vary for temporary, hourly, and half-time employees.

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This position requires registration as a Guard with the State of Hawaii Board of Private Detectives and Guards. Are you registered as a Guard with the State of Hawaii Board of Private Detectives and Guards, in accordance with Act 208, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010? Note: You must attach a copy to your application.
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
County Of Maui
Address
200 South High Street

Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793
Phone
(808) 270-7850
Website
http://mauicounty.gov

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