Law Enforcement Officer: Armed Airport Patrol

Allied Universal•Kailua, HI

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Law Enforcement Officer for armed airport patrol at a government transportation location in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. The officer will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible security presence, respond to security concerns, and provide customer service to travelers and staff. This is a driving position requiring a valid driver’s license. The role also involves supervising contractor personnel and working effectively with airport management, tenants, other law enforcement agencies, security personnel, and the public on security matters and complaints. Applicants must have at least two years of professional U.S. law enforcement experience after graduating from a certified law enforcement academy, and must have completed an approved law enforcement or military police training program. Duties may include responding to incidents, exercising judgment under stressful conditions, and using physical force when required in official duties. Officers may be required to appear in court for citations issued on behalf of DOTA; replacement staffing will be provided for court appearances. The position requires physical and mental readiness for normal and emergency duties, including standing and patrolling for an entire shift, climbing stairs, running, self-defense, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, and assisting with evacuations. Applicants must pass required background and medical screenings, a 12-panel drug test, and future random drug tests. The position is part-time, scheduled Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at $34.50 per hour.

Requirements

At least two years of professional law enforcement experience in the United States after graduating from a certified law enforcement academy at the federal, state, or county level.
Graduate of an approved law enforcement or military police training program; credentials must be provided upon application.
Must complete one of the approved programs: certified state law enforcement recruit training, certified county law enforcement recruit training, federal law enforcement training, or a program approved by the Director.
Valid driver’s license for this driving position.
At least 22 years of age.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Experience in de-escalation, incident report writing, patrolling high-traffic areas, and communication.
No felony convictions or convictions for abuse of a household member covered by the Lautenberg Amendment, and no documented truthfulness infractions under Giglio/Henthorn.
Ability to supervise contractor personnel and work effectively with airport management, tenants, law enforcement agencies, and the public.
Mentally and emotionally capable of performing assigned duties.
Good physical health and ability to perform moderate to arduous physical exertion, including standing, walking and patrolling for an entire shift, climbing stairs, running, and self-defense.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds for a designated distance.
Ability to assist in evacuating individuals, including carrying a small child or supporting people with limited mobility.
Ability to exercise physical force when required in the execution of official duties.
Must pass the DOTA pass and ID office security background check.
Must complete a one-time physical examination within the past six months and pass a 12-panel drug test and future random drug tests.
Correctable vision to 20/30 in each eye with normal color vision.
Ability to hear at a normal conversational level; a hearing aid may be used.
Professional, neat appearance as a commissioned representative of the State.
Strong moral character, truthfulness, maturity, alertness, attentiveness, professional conduct, and courtesy in interpersonal relationships.

Nice To Haves

No record of moral turpitude, domestic violence, untruthfulness, or mental or emotional disorders that may interfere with performance of duties.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine patrols at a government transportation location.
Maintain a visible security presence to help deter incidents.
Respond to security-related concerns and critical situations calmly and with a problem-solving approach.
Provide customer service to clients, travelers, staff, airport employees, and tenants while following security procedures and site-specific policies.
Carry out emergency response activities when appropriate.
Supervise contractor personnel and work effectively with airport management, tenants, law enforcement agencies, security personnel, and the public on security matters and disputes.
Exercise sound judgment and make appropriate decisions under stressful conditions.
Recognize situations and take appropriate corrective action.
Attend court proceedings for citations issued on behalf of DOTA when required.