LIQUOR CONTROL INVESTIGATOR III (SR-21) [5 vacancies]

LIQUOR CONTROL INVESTIGATOR III (SR-21) [5 vacancies]

Salary

$5,338.00 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

063267

Department

Liquor Commission

Opening Date

09/27/2026

Closing Date

10/3/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

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Position Information

"Lead the Work That Keeps Honolulu's Liquor Industry Safe and Compliant"

The Honolulu Liquor Commission (LIQ) has five (5) vacancies for Liquor Control Investigator III in Honolulu. The position supervises and participates in inspections and investigations involving the enforcement of liquor laws, rules, and regulations. The position also conducts investigations related to the issuance, transfer, and renewal of liquor licenses and permits.

What You Will Do:

• Investigate liquor license applications, transfers, and related ownership or business changes.
• Review license applications, blueprints, floor and building plans, tax maps, financial statements, and other required documents to verify applicant information and ensure compliance with applicable laws and rules.
• Conduct interviews, inspections, and surveillance and evaluate findings related to liquor licensing and violations.
• Prepare investigative reports and present findings at Commission meetings and public hearings.
• Supervise and participate in enforcement investigations involving violations of liquor laws, rules, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Working Conditions:

• Work schedules may include day or night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, based on operational needs.
• Requires operation of a City & County of Honolulu vehicle to travel to licensed premises, transport equipment, deliver evidence, and serve legal documents.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

Additional Job Information

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Four (4) years of inspectional or investigative work experience relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations, two (2) of which shall have been in a liquor law enforcement program.

Must be able to:

• Apply laws, rules and regulations governing the manufacture, importation and sale of liquors in the City and County of Honolulu.

• Understand principles and techniques of inspection and investigation applicable to the work involved, standard methods used by business establishments for keeping records, rules of legal evidence and laws of arrest.

• Understand court procedures, functions and jurisdiction of other enforcement agencies.

• Interpret and explain laws, rules and regulations; meet and deal effectively with a wide variety of people and elicit necessary information.

• Gather, verify, and evaluate facts and evidence.

• Prepare clear and concise reports.

• Assign, supervise and review the work of others.

Possession of the required amount of experience will NOT in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of sufficient scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Substitution: An associates degree or a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice (or closely-related major field) will substitute for two (2) years of inspectional or investigative work experience relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations. There is no substitution for work experience in a liquor law enforcement program.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid appropriate drivers license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.

Licensing Section vacancy: Possession of an FBI CJIS Level 2 Security Awareness Certification or FBI CJIS equivalent certificate, prior to completion of probation.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

MEDICAL EVALUATION:

Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a pre-employment medical evaluation and drug test administered by the Citys Health Services. Employment is contingent upon meeting the established medical and testing requirements.

EMPLOYMENT SUITABILITY:

These positions are of a highly sensitive nature, requiring individuals of trust and integrity. Candidates must possess sound moral character, honesty, integrity, and credibility, which demonstrate their effectiveness and professionalism in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

To determine employment suitability for the position of Liquor Control Investigator III, the Department of Human Resources will review information such as criminal convictions, dismissals from employment, separations from military service under other than honorable conditions, driving record, and any other information deemed relevant for an employment suitability review.

Due to the nature of the position, selectees are required to be fingerprinted as part of the employment suitability review. Criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center will be reviewed.

What are the benefits of being a City Employee?

• • Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• • Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• • Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
• • Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
• • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
• • Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
• • Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
• • Retirement Plan: The Employees Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
• • Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
• • Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
• • Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
• • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
• • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.

• All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS:

When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.

Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).

In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.

• Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.

• Professional experience is defined as post-bachelors degree, non-clerical work typically involving independent analytical work that included solving complex (non-routine) problems, writing reports, and interpreting and applying technical materials.

• Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.

• Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.

• All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.

If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

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SUBSTITUTION:

An associates degree or a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice (or closely-related major field) will substitute for two (2) years of inspectional or investigative work experience relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations. There is no substitution for work experience in a liquor law enforcement program.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

• I have an associates or bachelors degree in Criminal Justice (or a closely related field).
• I do not have an associates or bachelors degree in Criminal Justice (or a closely related field).

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INSPECTION OR INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIENCE:

For each position listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you conducted INVESTIGATIONS and/or INSPECTIONS, provide the following information:

a) Describe the type(s) of investigations or inspections you performed. What were you investigating or inspecting, and what laws, ordinances, rules, and/or regulations were involved?b) Describe in detail the specific procedures and methods you used to conduct these investigations or inspections. How did you gather the information and evidence you needed to determine what happened, who was involved, whether a violation of law had occurred, etc.?c) If your investigations or inspections revealed non-compliance with applicable laws or rules, what actions did you take?d) Indicate the average number of hours per week that you spent on investigative and/or inspectional work in this position.e) Indicate the total number of investigations and/or inspections (approximately) that you conducted in this position.

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LIQUOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM EXPERIENCE:

Did your inspectional or investigative work experience include at least two years in a liquor law enforcement program?

• Yes
• No

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MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE & DRIVING RECORD: The position of Liquor Control Investigator III requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle in order to drive to and from inspection sites. All applicants must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operators license and satisfactory driving history.

I understand that at time of selection interview, I will be required to submit evidence of a valid motor vehicle license and a certified copy of my driving record from each state that I resided in during the last five (5) years.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the foregoing.

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FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of the position, selectees are required to be fingerprinted as part of the employment suitability review. Criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center will be reviewed.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the foregoing.

Required Question

Employer City and County of Honolulu

Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone (808) 768-8536

Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/