Park Security Officer I Sr-13

NOTE: SHIFTS MAY VARY. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ALL SHIFTS INCLUDING WEEKENDS HOLIDAYS AND NIGHTS.

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.

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.

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 drivers 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.

SKILLS ASSESSMENT:
Qualified applicants will be required to take an online assessment. Applicants are required to test alone in a quiet distractionfree area using a reliable computer with a highspeed internet connection a microphone a webcam (internal or external) and a Windows or Apple Operating System. Applicants who do not meet the system requirements will be provided an opportunity to take the online assessment on site.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system you must create an account. You will need a username password and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore See resume is NOT an acceptable response under the Work Experience section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.

EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above examination is being given on an opencompetitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race sex sexual orientation age religion color ancestry national origin disability marital status pregnancy arrest and court record assignment of child support national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing nondiscrimination

PreEmployment/PostOffer Drug Screening Test: All applicants who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a preemployment/postoffer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or reevaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

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