Salary: See Position Description
Location : Island of Oahu
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 26-0234
Department: Law Enforcement
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Max Number of Applicants: 35
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 26-0234 - The current vacancy positions are permanent full-time positions with the Department of Law Enforcement (DLE).
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 35 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Salary: $6,043 to $7,351 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 Summary
Positions in the Investigator series perform and/or supervise investigations concerned with suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations or other legal requirements.
The 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 positions are located in theIntelligence Enforcement Unit of the Office of Homeland Security (OHS) in the Department of Law Enforcement (DLE). The Intelligence Enforcement Unit is responsible for providing intelligence support to departmental operations focusing on homeland security threats and crimes statewide. The purpose of these positions is to perform investigations and enforcement actions related to the collection of homeland security and criminal intelligence information. These positions are vested with statewide police powers by Chapter 353C-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), and are authorized to carry and use firearms and ammunition. Major duties include conducting in-depth and/or undercover investigations of criminal activities such as terrorism, critical infrastructure threats, illegal gaming entablements, and violent crimes; coordinating and cooperating with Federal, State, and County agencies in conducting investigations; conducting seizure and forfeiture cases on currency, vehicles, and property; and participating in and coordinating the Federal asset-sharing program with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To 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.
The Investigator IV performs and/or supervises investigations involving suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations or other legal requirements within an agency's jurisdiction; determines case approach and gathers supporting evidence or information; prepares reports; and performs other related duties as assigned.
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 (Homeland Security Investigations Experience): In order to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of these positions, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of the intelligence cycle/process; intelligence-led policing principles and practices related to homeland security threats and criminal activities; criminal and intelligence investigations management; and the jurisdictions and functions of various governmental agencies and departments.
Therefore, certification of eligible applicants shall be restricted to only those who meet the minimum qualification requirements of the Investigator V, AND:
A. Are currently, or previously been qualified by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor to carry a department or agency-issued handgun to perform their duties; and
B. Of the three and one-half (3-1/2) years of Specialized Experience required for the class Investigator V, applicants must possess at least ONE AND ONE-HALF (1-1/2) years of professional experience working in various governmental agencies and departments or joint task force environments in the furtherance of federal and state law enforcement operations. Such experience must have demonstrated the knowledge and abilities described above.
The Homeland Security 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: These positions require that applicants meet all State and Federal requirements applicable to the carrying, possession and use of firearms and ammunition AND have been currently or previously qualified by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor to carry a department or agency-issued handgun to perform their duties. 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.
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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 808-587-1111 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:
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.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
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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YOUR 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 the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.
Other Leaves
Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
Health Insurance
The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.
Group Life Insurance
The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
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