Kalani Vaivela
Wailuku,HI
Summary
Dedicated Safety & Security Officer with extensive experience in safety protocol compliance, emergency response training, and incident investigation. Proven ability to implement security measures and train staff effectively.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety & Security Officer
MEPS
Kahului, Hawaii
03.2010 - 09.2025
- Monitored safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities and equipment for safety hazards.
- Trained staff on emergency procedures and safety practices effectively.
- Implemented security measures to protect personnel and property from threats.
- Coordinated response efforts during security incidents or emergencies promptly.
- Prepared detailed reports on safety inspections and incident responses consistently.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to enhance security measures at events.
- Developed training materials for ongoing staff safety and security education.
- Performed regular inspections of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, alarm systems, and other safety-related equipment.
- Inspected doors and windows regularly to ensure they are properly secured.
- Verified employee credentials before allowing access into restricted areas.
- Provided emergency response services during crises or disasters.
- Monitored entrances and exits to ensure that no unauthorized personnel enter or leave the premises.
- Enforced parking regulations by monitoring vehicle movement in parking lots.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies regarding security matters.
- Conducted security patrols of the premises to identify and address potential safety risks.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures for staff members.
- Investigated reports of theft, vandalism, or other criminal activities on the property.
- Assisted visitors with directions or information about the facility's rules and regulations.
- Assisted in the investigation of accidents and other safety-related issues.
- Reviewed incident reports from staff members regarding any violations of safety protocols.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
Safety & Security Officer
Hawaii Job Corps
Makawao, Hawaii
08.1996 - 07.2010
- Monitored safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- 11/22/2013] [ Hawaii Job Corps Center] [ 500 Ike Drive, Makawao. Hi]
[ Job Title: Director of Safety & Security]
Directly supervises the security officers and drivers. Responsible for the
coordination of safety & security, which includes security protection; center safety
plan; safety inspections, tort claims; and transportation, in compliance with
government and management directives.
Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and implement departmental
changes as approved by the manager, administrative services and coordinated with the
manager, human resources prior to implementation.
Assist the manager, administrative services in the development of department
budget; monitor budget and control expenditures.
Assist in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and
procedures affecting safety and security, coordinate with other departments to ensure
compliance with overall center objectives.
Conduct audits and assessments regularly for contractual compliance and quality of
student services; prepare related report.
Maintain facilities property, keep area clean and orderly, inspect facilities frequently
and maint ain quality and cleanliness.
Develop and maintain the center safety, fire, emergency disaster and risk assessment
plans.
Provide fire protection; conduct required fire drills and inspection of the facility.
Develop and monitor schedules for 24 hours, 7 day week coverage.
Act as liaison with Federal, State and local law enforcement officials as well as local
industrial safety managers; serve as liaison between center and immediate community.
Develop and implement orientation and in service training programs for staff and
students to ensure that safety and security policies are followed.
Conduct periodic safety and security audits to identify deficiencies and recommend
changes.
Provide records and reports of department activities upon request by management,
in surance underwriters DOL (Department of Labor) and corporate office.
Investigate all employee and student accident/injury reports to ensure accuracy in
Reporting to insurance underwriter, DOL and corporate office.Reporting to insurance underwriter, DOL and corporate office.
Coordinate with other center staff concernCoordinate with other center staff concerning the safety and security programs.ing the safety and security programs.
Perform all security patrol functions and activities as ascribed to the security Perform all security patrol functions and activities as ascribed to the security officers.officers.
Manage the center’s transportation requirements to include scheduling of staff to Manage the center’s transportation requirements to include scheduling of staff to meet transportation needs, fleet management,meet transportation needs, fleet management, maintenance and reporting.maintenance and reporting.
Support and promote center zero tolerance policies.Support and promote center zero tolerance policies.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques' staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices.Maintain accountability of staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices.
Education
OSHA Training Institute
San Diego, CA03-2005
High School Diploma -
Tupou College
Toloa, Tonga12-1976
Skills
- Safety protocol compliance
- Emergency response training
- Incident investigation
- Security measures implementation
- Risk assessment strategies
- Regulatory compliance auditing
- Training
- Inspections
Timeline
Safety & Security Officer
MEPS
03.2010 - 09.2025
Safety & Security Officer
Hawaii Job Corps
08.1996 - 07.2010
OSHA Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Tupou College