What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE REPORTER (SR-15) [1 vacancy] position at City and County of Honolulu?
Typing statements in real time to ensure that all testimonies for investigations are accurately transcribed
Help unravel the truth behind police-related incidents as a Police Reporter by accurately transcribing investigations conducted by the Honolulu Police Commission (Commission). This is a position only for those who can stay calm and collected in stressful situations as you will interact with a variety of people from all walks of life including angry/hostile complainants who have broken the law, those who may have come into contact with contagious diseases, and those who are physically or mentally handicapped (i.e., AIDS, deaf, blind, etc.). Be the first person whom the complainants interact with when they file their complaint with the Commission by registering and starting the paperwork for their complaint. You must be able to work at night, on weekends, holidays, or other irregular hours to meet unforeseen requirements or deadlines, frequently without advance notice of work requirements.
Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name may be referred to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening, as well as future vacancies for positions with this job title.
Applications must be submitted online by April 19, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
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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 which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Five (5) years of clerical experience which shall have included stenographic work.
Substitution: Business school or college will substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required five years of the general clerical and stenographic experience. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, 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.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your post-secondary education in order to be given credit for the substitution. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
Applicable Skills:
- Ability to take dictation at a rate of 110 words per minute.
- Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.
- Ability to interpret and explain laws, ordinance, rules, regulations and policies pertinent to the department
- Ability to write clear and concise reports
- Ability to compose letters and keep records
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with departmental officials, employees and the public
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of filing methods and systems.
- Knowledge of spelling and word usage.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and legal forms common to police functions.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
Possession of or ability to obtain a Hawaii Notary Public Certificate, prior to completion of probation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation...........................100%
Salary : $4,078
