Job Details

Job Posting

The County of Hawai`i is offering a position with a salary range of $64,428.00 - $78,420.00 annually. The job is located in Kailua-Kona, HI, and is available for both permanent and temporary positions. The job number is 2025-00108 and is within the Prosecuting Attorney's Investigator's Unit.

There is an immediate vacancy in the Investigator's Unit in Kailua-Kona. Candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 recruitment incentive, subject to conditions.

Duties Summary

Independently conduct complete investigations of felony and misdemeanor cases being considered for prosecution. Gather supporting information, evidence, and facts to clarify and substantiate law enforcement agency's findings; prepare reports; and perform other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

• Independently conduct complete investigations regarding felony and misdemeanor cases.
• Assist higher level investigators and deputies in conducting investigations of major scope and complexity.
• Investigate violations and complaints regarding local ordinances, codes, and regulations.
• Research laws and regulations; conduct field investigations; obtain and analyze additional, clarifying, or substantiating information, evidence, and facts.
• Check background of suspects and check for career criminal classification, sentencing information, and pardons.
• Interview and interrogate complainants and suspects.
• Secure, interview, and interrogate witnesses; may be required to travel to meet with witnesses.
• Serve as armed escort for transporting prisoners or defendants from other jurisdictions; process and serve legal papers; may arrest individuals served.
• Prepare reports on findings with recommendations; make recommendations as to weight of evidence and reliability and credibility of witnesses.
• Prepare data, diagrams, photographs, audio recordings, computer presentations, and case materials for presentation in court.
• Assist with presentation of cases before the grand jury and during trials, hearings, and other judicial proceedings.
• Testify in court; produce and identify physical evidence.
• Assist the Prosecuting Attorney and deputies in processing various legal instruments.
• Act as liaison between victim(s), witness(es), and the criminal justice agencies.
• Perform liaison activities between the agency and other local and/or federal agencies engaging in law enforcement activities.
• Maintain and operate firearms and other non-lethal weapons; may operate various types of specialized investigative equipment.
• Operate a vehicle for work-related travel.
• Maintain files; monitor outstanding arrest warrants issued in Hawai`i County.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and experience substantially equivalent to:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree.
• 21 years of age at time of filing.
• Two (2) years of criminal investigation experience from either a county, state, federal, or military agency.
• Qualified to carry and/or possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing.

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

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.

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

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 investigational methods and techniques; the rules of evidence and laws of arrest; apprehension and arrest techniques; legal system, court procedures, legal instruments, and legal terminology; interviewing methods and interrogation techniques; characteristics of human behavior and basic elements of criminal behavior; report writing; and the geographic, economic, social, and racial composition of the community.

Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations; 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 maintain professionalism and deal effectively with the public, office staff, and representatives of governmental and non-governmental agencies.

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 accommodations.

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.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor, and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai`i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership:
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty.

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.

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your online application, if required: an official college transcript, a valid driver's license, a temporary assignment verification, professional licenses, and/or certificates.

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 online application.

Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Electronic notification to applicants: Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to