Police Officer I (Recruit) - PO-05

Hawaii Police Department; Hilo (HI); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Recruitment incentive

Résumé du poste

Hawaii Police Department seeks a Police Officer I (Recruit) trainee in Hilo to learn policing principles, procedures, and field techniques. The role includes attending police classes, on-the-job training, and performing varied duties under supervision to develop core law enforcement skills.

Candidates must meet age, education, and licensure requirements and may be eligible for the $1,000 Recruitment Incentive.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• Must be 20 years old at filing and 21 by graduation from the Police Academy.
• Valid Hawai?i Driver's License (Class 3) at filing.
• Must be qualified to carry firearms per state/federal laws.

Responsabilités

• Patrol assigned beats and assist in traffic enforcement.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and observe crime scenes.
• Assist in arrests, interviews of witnesses and suspects.
• Prepare clear, concise reports of activities and incidents.
• Testify in court when required.

Connaissances

Physical fitness

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Report writing

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Performs a variety of law enforcement, crime prevention, investigative, or other specialized duties as a trainee police officer; attends police classes and receives intensive training in the principles, practices, procedures, and techniques of police work; and performs other related duties as required.

Police Officer I (Recruit) positions may be eligible to receive a $1,000.00 Recruitment Incentive. Conditions apply.

Police Officer I (Recruit) applicants may apply only once within six (6) months from initial application and may reapply after six (6) months.

Special Working Conditions

Irregular hours, shift and weekend work, and exposure to hazards as required.

• Attends classes and receives instruction and training in various phases of police work and in a wide range of subject matter areas.
• Receives on-the-job training by accompanying experienced police officers on foot and motor patrols.
• Performs a variety of law enforcement duties under supervision of a senior officer such as walking a beat, controlling traffic, enforcing traffic laws, assisting in traffic and criminal investigations and similar activities.
• Makes arrests and assists in interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects or other suspicious characters.
• Assists in safeguarding persons and property.
• Renders first aid as required.
• Serves warrants, subpoenas, and penal summonses.
• Assists in transporting prisoners.
• Prepares and assists in preparing reports of activities.
• May testify in court.
• Familiarizes self with general and special orders, administrative notices, police bulletins, and other materials.
• Qualifies with small side arms.
• May act in an undercover capacity.

Cellblock Security

• Receives handcuffed prisoners, conducts skin searches, inventories property, and maintains physical control of prisoners.
• Completes booking, disposition of arrest, and court action forms; posts and maintains logs and files.
• Fingerprints, photographs, examines, and completes intake forms for prisoners.
• Obtains, serves, and prepares food for in-custody prisoners or detainees.
• Monitors detainees' movements by video surveillance or direct observations including immediate supervision for personality disorders.
• Operates the electronic door accesses; handles walk-in complaints.
• Interrogates and interviews suspects and witnesses involved.
• Counsels juvenile offenders and parents and makes referrals to social agencies as appropriate.
• Testifies in court.
• Familiarizes self with crime conditions and records information for follow-ups and investigations.
• Transports, escorts, and maintains security and control of detainees outside of the detention facilities, e.g., court, medical treatment, airline travel, etc. and other authorized movements.
• Remains in court with detainee until proper disposition is rendered.
• Releases detainees in accordance with authorized instruction; processes return of personal property.
• Handles bail collections, bail returns, and the transporting of documents to court.
• Assists medical staff with rendering temporary treatment prescribed by licensed physicians and maintains medication.
• Receives, briefs, and, if necessary, searches visitors; inspects and searches cellblocks, facilities, visitor room, transport vehicles, etc., for contraband.
• Prohibits unauthorized contacts with detainees while outside the facilities; makes arrest and enforces laws, where applicable, in maintaining the control of detainees and preventing an escape from custody.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Answers inquiries on prisoner custody and bail amounts, relays telephone messages, and makes referrals to proper personnel.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and decontamination of cells, corridors, adjoining rooms, transport vans, belly chains, and other equipment used for detention and transport purposes.

Training and Experience

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school or equivalent (GED or HiSET), and
• 20 years of age at time of filing, (at least 21 years of age by the time of graduation from the Police Academy), and
• 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. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license during the Personal History Questionnaire phase with the Hawai'i Police Department), and
• must be qualified to carry and/or possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.

Examinations

• Written examinations (two hour multiple-choice examination) will be administered in Hilo on the Island of Hawai'i only during the week of November 22, 2026. (Test dates/times will be determined based on the number of qualified applicants). Qualifying applicants will be allowed to self-schedule for various sessions scheduled and will be provided an email notification to do later in the process.

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

Note: 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: grammar, spelling, and word usage.

Ability to: learn and explain laws, ordinances, and regulations; learn police principles, practices, methods, and techniques; follow oral and written instructions; deal courteously but firmly with the general public; learn the geography of the County of Hawai'i and the economic, social, and racial composition of the community; keep records and prepare simple reports; operate various office and other equipme