Investigator VI - SR-26

Salary : $76,788.00 - $93,444.00 Annually

Location : Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Kailua-Kona, HI

Job Type : Permanent & Temporary Positions

Job Number : 2024-00215

Department : Prosecuting Attorney

Division : Investigator's Unit

Opening Date : 10 / 27 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Duties Summary

Supervises and coordinates a staff of investigators in a central legal office in conducting investigations of a variety of cases being considered and / or readied for court action and prosecution; performs the most complex investigations; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney - Investigator's Unit in Kailua-Kona.

Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, assigns, supervises, and coordinates the work of investigators performing investigations of all criminal matters, including confidential investigations of targeted crime figures, career criminals, and organized crime subjects; oversees all confidential investigations.
• Works closely with law enforcement personnel of County, State, and Federal agencies; assigns and schedules work so that requests for investigative services are met on a timely basis.
• Provides technical guidance and expertise in the solving of the most complex and difficult cases.
• Determines the direction of investigations, areas of investigative methods, and targets of the investigation.
• Serves as senior armed escort for transporting prisoners or defendants from other jurisdictions; processes and serves legal papers; may arrest individuals served.
• Assists attorneys in the preparation and presentation of cases in judicial proceedings through evaluation and recommendations of areas to pursue and actions to be taken; makes recommendations as to the weight of evidence, reliability and credibility of witness.
• Testifies in court; produces and identifies physical evidence.
• Conducts research of laws, regulations, and precedent cases to determine action to be taken; assists in the preparation of legal instruments relative to investigative functions.
• Plans, develops, and initiates programs to effect improved services by investigators.
• Evaluates programs which affect the unit; recommends appropriate actions and implements the programs.
• Acts as liaison and coordinates with all levels of law enforcement, corrections, and judicial agencies.
• Conducts investigations for the Prosecuting Attorney, State Attorney General, and other governmental agencies.
• Projects budgetary requirements for the unit involving personnel, equipment, space, and training; submits recommendations to department head.
• Oversees all personnel matters of the division; approves leaves; establishes and enforces rules of conduct and work standards for employees.
• Evaluates work performance of subordinates; reviews divisional employees' performance evaluations; counsels employees and provides training as required.
• Recommends all personnel actions including hiring, promotion, disciplinary actions, and termination.
• Conducts investigations and responds to grievances.
• Develops, coordinates, and provides orientation and on-going training for staff.
• Maintains and operates firearms and other non-lethal weapons; may operate various types of specialized investigative equipment.
• Operates a vehicle for work-related travel.
• Maintains work control logs and records; prepares reports as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience :

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to :

Note : Successful completion of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney's firearm qualification program is required prior to the completion of probation.

Examination : All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s) / certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note : In-person interviews and / or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department / agency. If in-person interviews and / or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department / agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of : Principles and practices of supervision; investigational methods and techniques; legal system, court procedures, legal instruments, and legal terminology; rules of legal evidence and arrest techniques; apprehension and arrest techniques; the jurisdiction and functions of various law enforcement and governmental agencies and departments; organization and operation of investigative activities; human relations and behavior; interviewing methods and techniques; report writing; and the geographic, economic, social, and racial composition of the community.

Ability to : Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with subordinates, representatives from other governmental agencies, and the public; plan, assign, evaluate, and organize the work of others; interpret and apply laws and regulations; conduct investigations on misdemeanor, petty misdemeanor, and felony crimes with minimal supervision, i.e., sex assaults, murder, burglaries, negligent homicides, drug offenses, harassment, etc. apply investigating principles and techniques, including the criminal rules of evidence and search and seizure laws; make sound observations, remember facts, and give testimony based thereon; gather, analyze, and evaluate facts and data; prepare clear and concise reports; qualify to use firearms; scrutinize behavior of individuals and situations; understand the psychology of human behavior; and instruct, orient, and advise others in all phases of investigation; maintain professionalism and deal effectively with the public, office staff, and representatives of governmental and non-governmental agencies.

Physical and Age Requirements : All persons applying for positions in this class shall be at least 21 years of age. Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Effort Grouping : Light

Benefits of County employment : The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and / or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required :

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

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Benefits of County employment : The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)

These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. For more information about current employee contribution rates and plans see the EUTF website ().

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and / or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.

REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions may be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and / or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Any information you submit may be verified.

When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.

I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the closing date of the recruitment, unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. It is essential that you describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Note : Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example : Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, per work experience, will not be credited. Example : Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.

Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in social work, sociology, psychology, political science, administration of justice, public / business administration, or a related field?

Did you scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application?

Are you at least 21 years of age at the time of filing?

Do you have five (5) years of criminal investigation experience

If you answered "Yes" to question #6, please describe your criminal investigation experience. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information :

A. Employer's name

B. Your job title

C. Employment dates (from month / day / year to month / day / year)

D. Hours worked per week

E. List the kinds of criminal investigations

F. Tell us what you did in conducting these types of investigations

G. If criminal investigations, as detailed in the recruitment posting, is not your main job duty, what percentage of time did you spend on criminal investigations?

If you answered "No," enter N / A.

Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses :

Do you have supervisory work experience?

If you answered "Yes" to question #8, please describe your supervisory work experience. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information :

A. Employer's name

B. Your job title

C. Employment dates (from month / day / year to month / day / year)

D. Hours worked per week

E. Description of your duties

F. The number of employees you supervised and their job titles

G. The percentage of time you spent performing this type of work.

If you answered "No", enter N / A.

Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses :

If you do not have supervisory work experience, can you demonstrate your possession of supervisory aptitude?

Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects, by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exists; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.)

If you answered "Yes" to question #10, please describe your possession of supervisory aptitude. If you answered "No" or "N / A", enter "N / A".

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence? (Note : In answering the question, you do not need to report convictions which were expunged or set aside, or for which you were formally pardoned, unless the pardon, expungement, or restoration of civil rights expressly provided that you may not ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms.)

Explain the nature of your conviction(s). If none, enter N / A.

Provide the date(s) and place(s) of conviction(s). If none, enter N / A.

State the sentence(s) imposed. If none, enter N / A.

Do you have a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing? (Note : You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

Required Question

Salary : $76,788 - $93,444