HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.295.1 PARK SECURITY OFFICER TRAINEE 20230412PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.295.1
Class Specifications for the Class:
PARK SECURITY OFFICER TRAINEE
SR-11, BU-03
Duties Summary:
Serves in a trainee capacity to patrol public parks and/or facilities to preserve order
and prevent vandalism; receives training in enforcement and park ordinances, rules, and
regulations; provides information relating to park facilities, recreational programs, and
points of interest as necessary; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the entry level class in the Park Security Officer series. Positions in this class
serve as a trainee learning how to patrol parks and/or facilities to preserve order, prevent
vandalism, and receive training on proper enforcement tactics.
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;
• Assists in patrolling parks, recreation buildings and facilities to preserve order and
prevent vandalism;
• Learns and assist with the enforcement of 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;
• Reports hazardous conditions in buildings, facilities, and equipment;
• Learns how to issue citations for violations and assists police officers in arresting
violators;
• Checks permits for camping, athletic events, carnivals, and other park uses;
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•Administers aid and assistance to park users as needed;
•Prepares comprehensive reports of all investigations and arrests and reports of daily
patrol activities;
•May testify 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; and
•Performs other related duties.
Knowledge of:
Use of standard office machines; maintaining law and order; Grammar, spelling, and
word usage.
Ability to:
Understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn, explain, and enforce laws,
rules, and regulations relating to park and recreational facilities and uses; prepare written
reports; deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
This is the first specification for the class, PARK SECURITY OFFICER TRAINEE.
Approved: April 12, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.295.1
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
PARK SECURITY OFFICER TRAINEE
SR-11, BU-03
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school; and
•one (1) year of general work experience.
Qualifying General Work Experience:
Any work experience which may involve the basic skills: reading, writing, computation,
and communication.
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 for up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester
credits = 6 months).
C.An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from an accredited community
college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the
education requirement.
The following may be substituted for experience:
A.Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from
an accredited community college, business or technical school, college, or university
may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the general work experience
requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months).
B.An Associate’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be
substituted for up to two (2) years of the general work experience requirement.
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C.A Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be
substituted for up to four (4) years of the general work experience requirement.
D.A Master’s or PhD degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be
substituted for up to one (1) year of the general work experience 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 degree, 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.
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.
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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 the first specification for the class, PARK SECURITY OFFICER TRAINEE.
Approved: April 12, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources