Investigator III (SR-20)

County Of Maui; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

County Of Maui seeks an Investigator III to conduct and complete investigations under general supervision for cases being prepared for court action and prosecution. The role involves examining complaints, gathering information, securing witnesses, and testifying when required.

Prospective candidates should have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in police science or related fields, plus minimum investigative experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in police science, sociology, psychology, public administration or related field required.
• Experience in investigative work or law enforcement preferred.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules and procedures and apply investigative techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations under general supervision for cases being considered for court action.
• Secure information, interview witnesses, and gather evidence.
• Prepare written reports and maintain case files.

Skills

Investigative methods

Evidence handling

Court testimony

Interviews & interrogation

Report writing

Public interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in police science, sociology, psychology, public administration or related field

Job description

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 ½) 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.