FIREARMS TRAINING SPECIALIST

Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 23-0615 - This vacancy is with the Department of Public Safety, Training and Staff Development Office, Unit of Firearms Training.
Salary: $5,076 to $6,177 per month (SR-22, Step D to I).
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications and other relevant factors.
A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Duties Summary This position coordinates and conducts basic and in-service firearms training programs, provides routine department wide weapons repair and maintenance; coordinates with facilities to ensure that all weapons are inventoried and accounted for.
Position is responsible for the joint-development, planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive firearms training program to include initial and periodic qualifications of all Adult Corrections Officers, Law Enforcement Officers and Investigators.
For the islands of Hawaii, Kauai and Maui islands.
To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety, please 2980:120313:23AK Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements: Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from a regional accredited four-year college or university.
Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of professional work experience which involved responsible participation in a program of training and/or education; or work experience as a professional staff position associated with the administrative or managerial process of such a program.
The work experience must demonstrate knowledge of basic education and training methods and techniques, and the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including speaking before groups.
Firearms Experience: In addition to the experience described above, either concurrently or separately, applicants must have one (1) year of work experience which demonstrated knowledge of firearms safety principles and techniques; proper use, care, maintenance, and function of a variety of firearms, weapons, and related equipment; laws and standard practices relating to the use, safety, security and maintenance of firearms; firearms certification standards and liability issues; firing range practices, procedures, and precautions; and methods, tools, equipment, and material used in testing and repairing firearms.
Firearm Requirements: The incumbent in this position is authorized to carry and use firearms and ammunition.
Therefore, applicants must meet all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the carrying, use and possession of firearms and ammunition.
Under the requirements of the Federal Firearm Gun Control Act, applicants for these positions may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.
Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Other Information The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.
To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.
For more information, please click: https://studentaid.
gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
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accomplish TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience.
It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.
If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.