Job Description

Description

Conducts confidential investigations of civil/criminal case being considered and/or readied for court action and prosecution, obtains additional information, evidence and facts to clarify or substantiate findings of law enforcement agencies; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class differs from the Investigator IV in that the Investigator V conducts investigations of the most complex, confidential and diverse cases including those dealing with government officers and employees, organized crimes and career criminals; whereas the Investigator IV independently conducts complete investigations of felony and misdemeanor cases being considered and/or readied for prosecution.

Examples of Duties

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.

Investigates and re-investigates suspected or actual violations of civil and/or criminal laws or other legal requirements being considered and/or readied for prosecution by obtaining additional, clarifying or substantiating information evidence and facts; interviews and interrogates witnesses complainants and suspects; prepares reports on findings with Police Department, military and federal law enforcement agencies, and all levels of courts; assists in presentation of cases before the grand jury, jury and non-jury trials; testifies in court and produces and identifies physical evidence; gathers additional facts as may be required for any contested hearing in which the Prosecuting Attorney/Corporation Counsel may be involved; conducts highly confidential investigations involving suspected cases of fraud, malfeasance, employee misconduct, etc.; investigates cases referred to the Prosecuting Attorney or to Corporation Counsel by the Board of Ethics; investigates violations and complaints regarding local ordinances, codes and regulations; assists the Prosecuting Attorney/Corporation Counsel and his deputies in processing of various legal instruments and in presentation of cases before arbitrators and the courts; marshals reports, pleadings and records; keeps an accurate account of open-ended cases; prepares clear, concise, and logical reports to document findings and conclusions.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 related field and three (3) years of investigational or law enforcement experience.

Specialized experience: As applicable for specific positions, the investigational or law enforcement experience shall have included or shall have been supplemented by at least six (6) months of full-time criminal investigative work.

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

Knowledge of: investigational methods and techniques; the rules of evidence and laws of arrest; court procedures and legal instruments; the jurisdiction and functions of the various law enforcement and other governmental agencies and departments; interviewing and interrogating techniques; report writing; the geographic, economic, social and racial composition of the community; (current Hawaii criminal laws, as applicable).

Ability to: interpret laws, rules and regulations; collect, assemble and develop facts and other pertinent data; think logically and objectively to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions; make sound observations, remember facts, and give testimony based thereon; size up people and situations; understand the psychology of human behavior; deal effectively with the public and representatives of other government agencies; use the typewriter.

Selective Certification:

Specialized knowledges, skills and abilities relating to criminal investigative experience may be required to perform the duties of some of these positions. For such positions, certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of these positions. Requests for selective certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled.

Health and Physical Condition:

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

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

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.

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The County of Maui offers a generous benefit package, including the following:

Vacation
Eligible employees earn up to 21 days of vacation per year, with a maximum year-to-year carry over of 90 days. Eligibility to accrue vacation begins with the first work day.

Sick Leave
Eligible employees accumulate up to 21 days of sick leave per year. Eligibility to accrue sick leave begins with the first work day, and there is no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.

Retirement Plan
Eligible employees are required to join the State of Hawaii Employees Retirement System. This is a defined-benefit retirement plan. For additional information, please visit the ERS website at

Health Benefit Plans
The County of Maui offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:

• Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• Prescription Drug Plan

These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, and contributions are payroll deducted.

Group Life Insurance
Group life insurance is provided at no cost to eligible employees.

Holidays
The County observes 13 holidays per year (14 in an election year).

Deferred Compensation Plan
Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.

Flex Spending Plan
Eligible employees can also participate in the County\'s Flexible Spending plan, a way to set aside a portion of pay, before taxes, to pay for qualifying dependent care or medical expenses.

Employee Assistance Program
The County also offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work related problems.

Training
The County provides its employees with a variety of up-to-date training opportunities (i.e., computer application, professional seminars, heavy equipment operation, administrative & clerical skills, personal safety, etc.) to help them increase their knowledge, gain new skills, and to be more satisfied and effective in their jobs.

Leave Sharing
The County\'s leave sharing program allows employees to donate accumulated vacation leave credits to a qualified fellow employee who has a serious personal illness or injury.

Note: Specific benefits and their associated premiums are subject to collective bargaining, and are subject to change. Benefits may vary for temporary, hourly, and half-time employees.

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