Police Evidence Specialist I

County of Hawai`i; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai‘i County Police Department in Hilo seeks a Police Evidence Specialist I to locate, recover, preserve and mark evidence at crime scenes, prepare evidence reports and court exhibits, and assist with crime lab tests. This permanent position offers a stable career path in public safety.

The posting notes a yearly salary of $56,700 with a closing date of November 17, 2026 and veterans’ preference instructions; review the posting for details on eligibility and application steps.

Job description

From the posting: Police evidence specialist I with the Hawai`i County Police Department in Hilo. Helps find, recover, preserve and mark evidence at crime scenes, prepares evidence reports and court exhibits, and assists with crime lab tests, per the posting. Closes November 17, 2026.

Location: Hilo, Hawaii

Pay (as posted): $56,700.00 Annually

Schedule / appointment: Permanent & Temporary Positions

• Closing date (per the posting): 11/17/2026 at 11:59 PM Hawaii
• The posting refers to veterans’ preference (“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 on-line application.”). See the posting for how it applies
• Job number 2026-00166