Security Technology Specialist

Job Purpose:
Provides safety for beneficiaries, families, staff, and visitors and protects Keahuolū facilities and land assets. The Security Technology Specialist is responsible for leading the technological aspects of security and surveillance at Keahuolū. Leads the after-hours monitoring of surveillance equipment and alarm systems, serving as the first point of contact to foster safety and security for LT Property, teammates, and visitors after hours. Patrols facilities and grounds and reports on any suspicious and/or illegal activity on LT property. Collaborates with the Risk & Compliance team to generate report(s) about trespasses, solutions, and other security-related efforts.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Serves as the lead for drone patrols of undeveloped and developed lands, facilities, and grounds of Liliʻuokalani Trust (LT), seeking to identify potential fire, safety or health hazards, trespassers, property damage or other potentially dangerous, hazardous, suspicious or illegal conditions/activities.
• Conducts regular inspections on all security technology, drones, and surveillance equipment.
• Maintains an inventory of security technology, drones, and surveillance equipment.
• Conducts security surveillance and patrols by foot, road vehicles, off-road vehicles and drone as required
• Collaborates and communicates with Kīpuka Kona and external groups to effectively resolve security related issues.
• Reports and coordinates with county/state agencies for abandoned vehicle removals.
• Patrols Liliʻuokalani Trust (LT) undeveloped and developed lands, facilities, and grounds by vehicle and foot to identify potential fire, safety or health hazards, trespassers, property damage or other potentially dangerous, hazardous, suspicious or illegal conditions/activities.
• Escorts trespassers, loiterers, and other unauthorized persons off properties. Issues trespass notices when warranted by circumstances.
• Enforces campground rules by educating campers on the Trust’s stewardship practices.
• Secures LT property to ensure the public’s safety.
• Identifies and locates illegal dumping or trespasser litter using security technology and drone.
• Removes and cleans up illegal dumping or coordinates with maintenance team for removal.
• Responsible for the opening and closing of Kona International Marketplace.
• Writes daily activity logs and incident reports and sends to appropriate staff for resolution/record keeping.
• Conducts investigations and prosecutions with the district attorney, police, federal authorities and the courts as necessary.
• Serves as a community liaison with outside organizations, such as fire department, police department, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, etc.

Other Duties:
Reviews list of authorized campers and campers’ vehicles. Must be on call to respond to emergencies and alarms. Effectively takes immediate action to intervene whenever conditions exist that pose an immediate threat to life or health, or pose a threat of damage to property, buildings, and/or equipment. Supports Kīpuka Kona Programs for various program needs.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Law Enforcement, or related field preferred.
• Valid Hawaii driver’s license and ability to maintain Hawaii Security Guard certification.
• FAA Remote Pilot Certification (Part 107) preferred; candidates without certification must be willing and able to obtain it.
• Experience in security, military police, or law enforcement involving public contact preferred.
• Experience with security surveillance systems, technology, and drone operation preferred.
• Data management skills preferred.
• Ability to provide a driving record that meets organizational standards.
• Working knowledge of safety codes, OSHA, EPA, state health regulations, hazardous materials, workplace laws, and emergency preparedness preferred.
• Ability to apply first responder techniques, including emergency first aid (e.g., CPR).
• Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call shifts.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Word.

Job Competencies:
• Experienced in security surveillance systems, technology, and drone operation.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict mediation skills in the field.
• Exercises sound judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information.
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in all tasks.
• Makes independent decisions using good judgment and common sense.
• Applies practical judgment and discretion when making decisions, ensuring alignment with be