INVESTIGATOR V (OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Job PostingThe current vacancy position is a permanent full-time position with the Department of Law Enforcement. THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 45 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. Salary: $6,221 to $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I) Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.Duties SummaryThe Investigator V level 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, e.g., welfare fraud, etc., OR conducts civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within a variety of jurisdictions, such as the Executive, Legislative or Judicial Branches, State departments or agencies, county and federal governments and regulatory boards and commissions, where violations or circumstances investigated are related to a broad variety of program areas, and are not limited to a specific program area (welfare fraud, controlled substances, etc.), like that of lower investigator levels; and performs other related duties as assigned. The current vacancy position is located in the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Law Enforcement. The Office of the Inspector General is responsible for managing a comprehensive system of investigative services to detect and deter fraud and abuse within the department by investigating complaints of misconduct by employees and programs. This position is vested with statewide police powers by Chapter 353C-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and is authorized to carry and utilize firearms and ammunition. The purpose of this position is to conduct highly complex investigations into persons or organizations within or connected to the Department of Law EnforcementMinimum Qualification RequirementsTo qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: 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. Basic Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Specialized Experience: Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience which demonstrated: A. Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data; B. The ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions; C. Skill in written and oral reports and presentation of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner; and D. Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others. Quality of Experience: At least one (1) year of Specialized Experience must have been comparable in scope, complexity and responsibility to work experience characteristic of the Investigator IV class of work in State service. Investigator IV positions referenced above consist of the following types: A. An investigator independently performing the full range of investigations within an agency's jurisdiction where the work regularly is of a complex nature and in which the violations are related to a specific program area; B. One of two investigators who are responsible for the small investigative program in an agency, without higher level investigative supervisory guidance; and 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. Selective Certification Requirement (Criminal and/or Administrative Investigations Experience): In order to effectively perform these duties and responsibilities, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques; proper investigative report writing techniques, rules of legal evidence; search and seizure laws; laws of arrest; techniques of and equipment used in surveillance; proper use of force, including deadly force; and the Hawaii Penal Code. Additionally, applicants must possess the ability to review and analyze data; write clear and concise reports; and properly use firearms in the performance of their duties. Therefore, certification of eligibles for this position shall be restricted to applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the class Investigator V, AND: A. Are currently, or have previously been, qualified by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor to carry a department or agency-issued handgun to perform his/her duties; and; B. Of the three and one-half (3-1/2) years of Specialized Experience above, applicants must possess at least TWO (2) years of professional experience which involved conducting criminal and/or administrative investigations and demonstrated the knowledge and abilities described above. The Criminal and/or Administrative Investigations Experience above may have been gained concurrently as part of the required Specialized Experience, or in a separate capacity. Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. Special Requirements: 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. Drug Testing: If selected for employment, applicants are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test which must be paid for by the applicant. 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).Other InformationThe 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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. 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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.BenefitsYOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service. Paid Holidays You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Paid Vacation You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation. Paid Sick Leave You may earn sick leave at