Investigator III (Sr-20)

Under general supervision, conducts and completes investigations in accordance with established procedures for cases being considered and/or readied for court action and prosecution; investigates complaints of alleged violations of laws and regulations to ascertain extent and nature of violations; obtains information and evidence; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class differs from the Investigator II in that the Investigator III under general supervision, conducts and completes investigative assignments in accordance with established procedures; whereas the Investigator II performs investigative assignments under immediate supervision which are limited in scope and nature and involve a limited range of previously learned techniques and principles.

This class differs from the Investigator IV in that the Investigator III under general supervision, conducts and completes investigative assignments in accordance with established procedures; whereas the Investigator IV independently conducts complete investigations of felony and misdemeanor cases being considered and/or readied for prosecution.

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

Conducts and completes investigative assignments in accordance with established procedures under general supervision for cases being considered and/or readied for court action and prosecution; investigates complaints of alleged violations of laws and regulations to ascertain extent and nature of violations; obtains information and evidence; secures witnesses and interrogates witnesses; makes recommendations as to weight of evidence, reliability and credibility of witnesses; testifies in court as a material witness; assists in presentation of cases before the grand jury and during trials, hearings and other judicial proceedings; performs research on laws and regulations; prepares background information on prospective jurors; prepares written reports; maintains files of pending and closed complaints, communications and reports.
 

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in police science, sociology, psychology, public administration or a related field and at least one and a half (1 1/2) years of investigational or law enforcement experience.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (type 3).

Knowledge of: investigational methods and techniques; basic elements of criminal behavior; the rules of evidence and laws of arrest; court procedures and legal instruments; the jurisdiction and functions of the various law enforcement and governmental agencies and departments; interviewing methods and interrogation techniques; report writing; the geographic, economic, social and racial composition of the community.

Ability to: interpret laws, rules and regulations; apply investigating principles and techniques; make sound observations, remember facts, and give testimony based thereon; secure and analyze data; write clear and concise reports; scrutinize behavior of individuals and situations; understand the psychology of human behavior; deal effectively with the public and representatives of government agencies.

Physical Requirements:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Physical Effort Grouping:  Light

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
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. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Maui

If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account.  You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.

EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination

Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

Personnel Services Email: personnel.services@mauicounty.gov