HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.309 PUBLIC SAFETY WORKER TRAINEE 20210930PART I
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.309
Class Specifications for the Class:
PUBLIC SAFETY WORKER TRAINEE
SR-13, BU-03
Duties Summary:
Serves in a trainee capacity, receiving training on a variety of topics including
receiving and processing of detainees; performing protective and custodial services; and
performs other duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the entry level class in the Public Safety Worker series. It involves training in
the security and safety of persons and property within the premises of a police facility or
assigned area, including legal processing of persons charged with violating the law. Work
assignments are made concurrently with orientation and training, and continued guidance
and instructions are provided during such assignments.
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).
• Attends a variety of training and becomes familiar with departmental rules,
regulations and procedures: books and processes detainees in custody, defensive
tactics, non-emergency vehicle operation, detention facility surveillance
equipment/system, and familiarize self with the Record Management System (RMS)
and other computerized systems;
• Assists in processing prisoners by fingerprinting, photographing, taking inventory of
property and completing all necessary arrest forms;
• Performs clerical work, prisoner transportation and escort, and other service tasks in
support of Police department activities;
• Reviews reports, records and other materials for accuracy, completeness and
conformance with established requirements;
• Searches for and compiles information for reports;
• Maintains operational logs and performs other receiving desk duties;
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• Meets the public and answers the telephone to provide general information and
receives complaints;
• Participates in Detention Facility Training and Evaluation Program;
• Maintains detention facility ensuring safety, health and welfare of detainees;
• Operates radio communication equipment in transmitting and receiving messages;
• Acquires and maintains warrants and files, both electronic and hard copy;
• Prepares routine records and reports;
• Operates a motor vehicle to transport prisoners;
• Escorts pre-determined low risk prisoners to court;
• Performs security inspections of assigned locations;
• Maintains police equipment (e.g., stroller meter, first aid kits, flares, etc.); and
• Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge of:
Office practices and procedures; use of standard office machines; security and
emergency procedures; human behavior; departmental rules, regulations, practices and
procedures.
Ability to:
Read and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and departmental policies;
follow oral and written instructions; make quick, effective and reasonable decisions in
emergencies and to take appropriate action; operate computer and standard office
machines and equipment; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; work cooperatively
with others.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class PUBLIC SAFETY WORKER
TRAINEE which was approved on effective March 27, 2020, and is to be substituted for that
specification.
Approved: September 30, 2021
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.309
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
PUBLIC SAFETY WORKER TRAINEE
SR-13, BU-03
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
A. Four (4) years of full time general work experience may be substituted for a high
school diploma.
B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from
an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be
substituted up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits =
6 months).
C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited community college,
college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education
requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degrees, transcripts must be provided and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
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License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent)
and any appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established
and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or
training required to perform the duties of the position.
Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
This is an amendment to the specification for the class PUBLIC SAFETY WORKER
TRAINEE which was approved on effective March 27, 2020, and is to be substituted for that
specification.
Approved: September 30, 2021
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources