POLICE COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR (SR-24) [2 vacancies]

POLICE COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR (SR-24) [2 vacancies]

Salary

$6,221.00 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

062267

Department

Honolulu Police Department

Division

Police Commission

Opening Date

09/20/2026

Closing Date

10/3/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

• Description
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Position Information

"Investigating Fairly. Protecting Public Trust."

The Honolulu Police Commission is looking to fill two (2) Police Commission Investigator positions, located in Honolulu. In this role, you will independently conduct confidential investigations arising from complaints against the Honolulu Police Department and its members. Responsibilities include interviewing complainants and witnesses, determining facts, developing and evaluating evidence, securing information to substantiate findings, and preparing comprehensive investigative reports.

What You Will Do:

• Review and analyze video evidence, including officers' body-worn camera (BWC) footage, stationary video from various police stations, and videos provided by complainants and witnesses.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports documenting findings and supporting evidence.
• Rotate with other investigators as the duty investigator, responding to walk-in complainants and telephone calls regarding complaints, requests for complaint information, and other calls for service.
• Coordinate with appropriate agencies to process legal documents, such as subpoenas and affidavits, to obtain information and evidence in support of investigations.
• Serve as a liaison between the Police Commission and divisions of the Police Department and other agencies to facilitate communication and coordination related to investigations and Commission matters.

Special Working Conditions:

• Work may require entering highly dangerous neighborhoods and may involve verbal or physical confrontations with complainants, witnesses, and other individuals.
• Work schedules may vary based on the availability of witnesses and may require overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the use of a personal vehicle; mileage will be reimbursed.

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 an accredited four-year college or university with major work in social work, sociology, psychology, public administration, or a related field.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelors degree.

For example:

1. Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelors degree.

2. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in investigative work may substitute for a general bachelors degree.

The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Three (3) years of responsible investigative work experience.

Examples of Qualifying Experience: Detectives (criminal investigation), military officers in criminal investigation, insurance investigators, Federal law enforcement officers, or other investigative experience at the independent, responsible level.

Such experience must have demonstrated:

• Knowledge of investigational methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of social and police sciences.
• Knowledge of rules of legal evidence.
• Knowledge of interviewing and interrogating methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of jurisdictions and functions of various governmental agencies and departments.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to obtain and analyze data.
• Ability to analyze and solve law enforcement problems.
• Ability to make sound observations, remember facts, and give testimony based thereon.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

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

(The current vacancy requires a Type 3/automobile license, prior to appointment, and a Notary Public Commission from the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, prior to completion of probation.)

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/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.

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 refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.

• 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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RESPONSIBLE INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience in conducting investigations. Indicate which position listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience.

Provide the following information about how you conducted your investigations:

1) Describe in detail the type(s) of investigations you conducted. What were you investigating, and what laws, ordinances, rules, and/or regulations were involved?

2) Describe in detail the types of individuals you interviewed and/or interrogated (e.g., witnesses, suspects, etc.), the methods you used to locate these individuals, and the interviewing and interrogation methods and techniques you used.

3) Describe in detail the types of evidence you obtained and the methods you used to gather such evidence.

4) Describe the complexities involved in conducting these investigations, and explain how you handled these issues.

5) State the total number of investigations (approximately) that you conducted in this position.

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INVESTIGATIVE REPORT EXPERIENCE: Describe in detail the types of investigative reports you prepared. Indicate which position listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience. What types of information and analysis did you include, what types of recommendations did you provide, how many pages in a typical report, and who reviewed your reports?

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HEARING EXPERIENCE: Describe the types of Commission, Court, or similar hearings you participated in as a result of your investigations, and explain your specific involvement/role in the proceedings. Indicate which position listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience.

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/