Job Details

Recruitment Number 25-0408
Position Investigator IV (Frontline Investigator) – Permanent, Full‑time – Department of Human Services, Ewa and Downtown, Hawaiian Islands

Salary: $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR‑22, Step D to I)

Duties Summary
Positions in the Investigator series perform and/or supervise investigations concerning suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative, and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations, or other legal requirements. The Investigator IV level independently performs and/or supervises investigations involving suspected or actual violations within an agency's jurisdiction; determines case approach and gathers supporting evidence or information; prepares reports; coordinates with law enforcement and other agencies; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Legal Authorization to Work – The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Basic Education/Experience – Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Specialized Experience – Two and a half (2‑1/2) years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience, demonstrating:
  • Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and related data.
  • The ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence, and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions.
  • Skill in written and oral reports and presentation of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner.
  • Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.
• Supervisory Aptitude – Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted if strong affirmative evidence of necessary supervisory abilities is provided.
• Substitution Policies – Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.
• Driver's license – A valid driver's license at the time of appointment is required for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The State of Hawaiʻi complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application or participating in the selection process, please call 808‑587‑0936 for assistance.

The PSLF Program
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program forgives the balance of federal student loans for individuals who meet specific criteria while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, see

Recruitment Period
This job posting will remain open until 40 applications are received. Immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Application Instructions
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications promptly. The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis, and in‑person interviews and/or further testing may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.