Recruitment Number 26-0257
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) DAYS OR THE RECEIPT OF TEN (10) APPLICATIONS.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
The current vacancy position is a permanent full-time position with the Department of Law Enforcement.
Salary: $10,428 to $16,688 per month (EM-07, Minimum to Maximum)
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
This class reflects responsibility for planning, administering, organizing, and directing a statewide investigations program. Under the State Police Bureau, this position oversees the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and Narcotics Enforcement Division (NED). This position is responsible for developing program plans to achieve program goals and objectives; developing operational policies and procedures; developing and implementing the program's budget; clearly communicating with, advising, and updating superiors in a timely manner; recommending new laws, rules and regulations; testifying before the Legislature; and establishing and maintaining extensive public contacts with representatives of other international, State, federal, and county agencies to share information and collaborate on law enforcement projects and activities; and performing other duties as required.
The statewide investigations program provides specialized investigative services to State departments and agencies and may collaborate with other jurisdictions on projects of mutual concern. It involves the conduct of a broad range of investigations of suspected or actual violations of criminal, civil, and other administrative laws, rules and regulations. The investigation cases are highly sensitive and confidential in nature, dealing with crimes of fraud, theft, corruption, violence, and subversive activities which involve government officials and employees.
Investigations may include allegations of improper and unethical conduct by State employees, appointed officials, and public officers; tort, damage, flood and injury claims; traffic accidents or other accidents occurring on State-owned property; organized crime activities; corruption by public employees and officials; assaults, stabbings, and murder in State correctional facilities; and any other situation where enforcement and investigative assistance is requested.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Please review the Prerequisite Knowledge and Abilities Required outlined in the Minimum Qualification Requirements link below.
Basic Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Specialized Experience: Four and one-half (4-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional criminal, administrative, and/or civil investigative experience which demonstrated the possession, and actual application of, the principles and practices of criminal, administrative, and/or civil investigation, including pertinent laws, rules and regulations; nature of human behavior and motivation; basic elements of criminal behavior; court procedures; rules of legal evidence; search and seizure laws; laws of arrest; interviewing methods and techniques; techniques of and equipment used in surveillance; proper use of force, including deadly force; organization and operation of investigation activities; report writing; the proper use of firearms; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with State, federal and county agencies; interpret laws, rules and regulations; analyze and solve law enforcement problems; secure, evaluate and analyze data and information; write clear and concise reports; prepare case records; understand the nature of human behavior; communicate orally and in writing; and properly use firearms.
Quality of Experience: Applicants' overall experience must have demonstrated the possession of at least one (1) year of Criminal Investigative Experience comparable in scope, complexity and responsibility to work experience characteristic of the class Investigator VI, OR two (2) years of work experience characteristic of the class Investigator V in the State service.
The Investigator VI plans, organizes, directs and coordinates a statewide investigative program; supervises a staff of Investigator IV's (type A or C) through subordinate full-time supervisors. Investigator IV positions consist of the following types:
Type A: An investigator independently performing the full range of investigations which are regularly of a complex nature, where the violations are related to a specific program area;
Type B: One or two investigators who are responsible for the small investigative program in an agency, without higher level investigative supervisory guidance;
Type C: The working supervisory investigator in an agency where investigations are carried out according to standard policies and procedures, from planning through fact-finding to reporting the results of the investigations.
Investigators at the VI level may occasionally work on the most complex investigations, which involve highly controversial issues and extremely complex problems. At this level, positions develop operating policies and procedures; resolve operational problems; recommend new laws, rules and regulations or recommend revisions; testify before the legislature; prepare budget requests and develop training programs; analyze evidence and write narrative reports on the status and findings of investigations; and coordinate with law enforcement officers and other agencies.
The Investigator V plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of an investigative agency concerned with civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within its respective jurisdiction, where violations investigated are related to a specific program area, or conducts civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within a variety of jurisdictions, where violations or circumstances investigated are related to a broad variety of program areas, and are not limited to a specific program area, like that of lower investigator levels.
The Criminal Investigative Experience above may have been gained concurrently as part of the aforementioned Specialized Experience required for the Chief Special Investigator, OR in a separate capacity.
Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of supervisory work experience which included:
A. Planning, organizing, scheduling, and directing the work of others;
B. Assigning and reviewing their work;
C. Advising them on difficult work problems;
D. Training and developing subordinates; and
E. Evaluating their work performance, and disciplining them when necessary.
Administrative Aptitude: Administrative aptitude rather than actual administrative experience may be accepted. Administrative aptitude will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary administrative aptitudes and abilities.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitution as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
This does not apply for the required Criminal Investigative Experience.
Firearms Requirement: This position requires that applicants meet all Federal and State requirements applicable to the carrying, possession and use of firearms and ammunition; and possess demonstrated knowledge of and ability to properly use firearms. Applicants may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.
Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE. (Download PDF reader)
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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 808-587-1111 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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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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.
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