Law Enforcement Officer: Armed Airport Patrol F/T (Wed-Sun)

Allied Universal•Lihue, HI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Law Enforcement Officer: Armed Airport Patrol in Lihue, Hawaii, you will serve and safeguard clients at a government airport location. The role involves vehicle and foot patrols, maintaining a visible presence to deter security-related incidents, and helping provide a welcoming environment for travelers and staff. This driving post requires professional communication, customer service, and rapid response skills. Officers may need to appear in court for citations issued on behalf of DOTA; the contractor will provide replacement staffing for officers attending proceedings. Applicants must have at least two years of professional U.S. law enforcement experience after graduating from a certified law enforcement academy. Candidates must complete an approved law enforcement or military police training program and provide credentials when applying. Additional pre-employment and role requirements include a valid driver’s license, being at least 22 years old, English fluency, and passing background, medical, and drug-screening requirements. The position requires sound judgment, calm incident response, professional conduct, effective communication, and the ability to work with airport management, tenants, other law enforcement agencies, contractor personnel, and the public. Physical duties may include standing and patrolling throughout shifts, climbing stairs, running, self-defense, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, and assisting with evacuations. The schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The listed pay rate is $38.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least two years of professional law enforcement experience in the United States after graduating from a certified law enforcement academy.
Graduation from an approved law enforcement or military police training program; credentials must be provided upon applying.
Completion of 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 in high-traffic areas, and communication.
Ability to supervise contractor personnel and work effectively with airport management, tenants, other law enforcement agencies, and the public on security disputes and complaints about subordinate employees.
No felony convictions, convictions for abuse of a household member covered by the Lautenberg Amendment, or documented truthfulness infractions relevant to Giglio/Henthorn federal impeachment proceedings.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, follow instructions, accept responsibility, and communicate effectively and courteously.
Mental and emotional capacity to perform assigned duties.
Good physical health and ability to perform moderate to arduous physical duties, including standing and patrolling for an entire shift, climbing stairs, running, and self-defense.
Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds and 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.
Ability to pass the DOTA Pass and ID Office security background check.
Pass a one-time physical examination completed within the past six months.
Pass a 12-panel drug test and future random drug testing.
Correctable vision to 20/30 in each eye and normal color vision.
Ability to hear at a normal conversational level; a hearing aid may be used.
Well-groomed and neat in appearance as an officially commissioned representative of the State.

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 vehicle and foot patrols at a government airport.
Maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents and support a welcoming environment for travelers and staff.
Provide customer service by carrying out security procedures and site-specific policies, and participating in emergency response activities when appropriate.
Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations using a problem-solving approach.
Exercise sound judgment and make appropriate decisions under stressful conditions.
Recognize situations and take appropriate corrective action while maintaining alertness and professional conduct.
Work effectively with airport management, tenants, other law enforcement agencies, contractor personnel, and the public on security matters and complaints concerning subordinate employees.
Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, and interact courteously with the public and airport personnel.
Appear in court for citations issued on behalf of DOTA when required.