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The current vacancy is located in the Department of Management and is expected to conduct investigations for current or former employees, applicants, and community members pertaining to alleged discriminatory treatment. 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. 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. Investigative Responsibilities 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr County Of Maui

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