AIRPORT SECURITY ID TECHNICIAN IV - LIHUE

About the role

The State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Airports Division seeks an Airport Security Identification Technician IV at Lihue Airport on the Island of Kauai. The position is open-ended and continues until filled.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and conducts training for the Airport Security Identification Technician (ASIT) I, II, and III.
• Makes assignments and monitors the quality of work.
• Maintains and tracks all background checks; receives and records background check results and communicates with applicants.
• Corresponds with Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) as necessary; maintains all background check and fingerprint files.
• Vet individuals for whom the government lacks reasonable suspicion from various watchlists as a known or suspected terrorist but who have links or associations with terrorists and terrorist activity.
• Examines applicants identification documents to ensure they are genuine, belong to the person presenting them and are not outdated or mutilated and that all names on both ID’s presented match.
• Administers airport restricted area access badges; creates and mails billing letters for expired and lost badges and refund letter for returned badges; maintains files of all billing correspondence to Airport tenants and their Authorized Signatories.
• Updates and maintains the Airport Security Program.

Requirements

• Basic Education: Graduation from high school, or equivalent.
• General Experience: Two (2) years of work experience which demonstrates the following abilities: (1) meet and deal effectively with people; (2) understand and apply various rules and regulations; (3) providing information, answering questions and inquiries and explaining policies, rules and regulations in person; and (4) utilizing a computer to retrieve and enter data.
• Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience involving applying and complying with federal law (e.g., state eligibility workers) or adhering to strict business practices adopted pursuant to federal, state, and county laws, rules, regulations, and related directives (e.g., banking, motor vehicle transactions, etc.), where failure to follow applicable laws and regulations could result in financial consequences.
• Supervisory Experience: For the Airport Security Identification Technician III and IV level positions, applicant must possess supervisory aptitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification Requirements: Basic Education, General Experience, and Specialized Experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, word usage, and basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Understanding of the principles of oral and written communication.
• Familiarity with good office practices and procedures as well as the operation of common office equipment and the maintenance of office supplies.
• Ability to learn the organization’s philosophy, goals, and functions; read, understand, interpret, and apply relevant federal and state policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds; interact with others in a tactful and courteous manner; read and follow oral and written instructions; and operate office equipment.

Benefits

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Pay

Starting salary is $4,388/mo. or $52,656 annually (salary commensurate with training and experience).

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Benefits

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Pay

Starting salary is $4,388/mo. or $52,656 annually (salary commensurate with training and experience).

Application

To apply, submit resumes to: dot.air.jobs@hawaii.gov AND reference Recruitment Number: DOT-AIR-2026-13. Direct all inquiries regarding this posting to: Department of Transportation, Airports Division at: dot.air.jobs@hawaii.gov.

Other Information

• Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

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 educational and experience qualifications.