Investigator V (Internet Crimes Against Children) - Downtown, Oahu

State of Hawai'i • Island of Oahu, HI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Investigator V level plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of an investigative agency concerned with civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within its respective jurisdiction, where violations investigated are related to a specific program area, e.g., welfare fraud, etc., OR conducts civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within a variety of jurisdictions, such as the Executive, Legislative or Judicial Branches, State departments or agencies, county and federal governments and regulatory boards and commissions, where violations or circumstances investigated are related to a broad variety of program areas, and are not limited to a specific program area (welfare fraud, controlled substances, etc.), like that of lower investigator levels; and performs other related duties as assigned. The current vacancy position is located in the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, Criminal Justice Division of the Department of the Attorney General. This position is vested with statewide police powers in accordance with Section 28-11 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS); are authorized to carry and use firearms and ammunition; and are responsible for independently performing criminal investigations of technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience which demonstrated: Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data; The ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions; Skill in written and oral reports and presentation of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner; and Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.
• At least one (1) year of Specialized Experience must have been comparable in scope, complexity and️ responsibility to work experience characteristic of the Investigator IV class of work in State service.
• Demonstrated knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques
• Proper investigative report writing techniques
• Rules of legal evidence
• Search and seizure laws
• Laws of arrest
• Techniques of and equipment used in surveillance
• Proper use of force, including deadly force
• The penal code
• Ability to review and analyze financial and other written documents
• Thorough knowledge of and the ability to properly use firearms in the performance of their duties.
• Currently, or have previously been, qualified by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor to carry a department or agency-issued handgun to perform their duties
• Of the three and one-half (3-1/2) years of required Specialized Experience for the class, possess at least TWO (2) years of professional experience conducting criminal investigations that demonstrated the actual application of the specialized knowledge and abilities described above, including independently performing criminal investigations of technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children.
• Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.

Responsibilities

• Searching for possible violations through the internet
• Analyzing complaints and allegations
• Gathering facts, information and evidence needed to prove or disprove allegations of wrongdoing
• Interrogating suspects
• Interviewing witnesses
• Reconstructing crime scenes
• Searching for physical evidence
• Cultivating informants
• Maintaining surveillance
• Undercover work
• Preparing search warrants
• Assuring that the evidence is properly handled
• Making proper arrests
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior