What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metropolitan Police Recruit (On-Island) position at Honolulu Police Department?
Position Information
THIS JOB POSTING IS FOR APPLICANTS WHO RESIDE ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU.
IF YOU DO NOT RESIDE ON OAHU, DO NOT APPLY TO THIS JOB POSTING. INSTEAD, PLEASE APPLY TO THE JOB POSTING TITLED "METROPOLITAN POLICE RECRUIT (OFF-ISLAND APPLICANT)."
Receives intensive classroom and field training in principles, practices, procedures and techniques of police work which prepares the recruit to perform the duties of a police officer including the detection, apprehension and arrest of suspects and use of firearms. Recruits are also required to pass a rigorous fitness testing program. Must be able to work irregular hours, holidays, shift and weekend work. Exposure to hazardous and obnoxious conditions.
After 12 months of satisfactory service as a Metropolitan Police Recruit, recruits are eligible to become a Metropolitan Police Officer, $7,259 per month (PO-07, Step A), plus $658.67 per month, Standard of Conduct Differential.
Examination Process
Applicants need to be prepared to begin processing within one (1) month of submitting their application. The selection process varies based on applicant availability. Applicants who are not available for employment within the next 5-8 months should wait to apply.
ENTRY LEVEL POLICE EXAMINATION
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted by HPD via email with additional information and instructions to self-schedule for an entrance exam. Applicants need to schedule the entrance exam within one (1) month of submitting their application. HPD will administer exams on a regular basis; once invited to self-schedule, please monitor the registration site for exam dates.
ENTRY LEVEL POLICE EXAMINATION
Applicants will have two (2) hours to complete the entrance exam which contains 169 multiple-choice questions throughout the following sections: Observation and memory, written communication, reading/understanding, and reasoning/analytical ability and bio-data. HPD will notify applicants of their entrance exam results via email.
PHYSICAL READINESS ASSESSMENT (PRA)
Applicants who pass the entrance exam will be notified via email to self-schedule for the PRA. Applicants must schedule the PRA within one (1) month after being invited. All events must be passed in order to continue in the selection process.
- Agility Run - 21.6 seconds
- 300-Meter Run - 82.8 seconds
- Push Ups - 24
- Sit Ups - 24 in 1 minute
- 1.5-Mile Run - 21 minutes
Minimum Qualification Requirements
At the time of application, applicants must meet the following:
- 20 years of age (21 years of age by graduation from the Police Academy)
- High School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (type 3/automobile)
- US Citizen, US National, or Legal Permanent Resident (green card holder)
- Must be able to meet Federal and State eligibility requirements to possess firearms (no felony convictions; no misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence, other violent crimes, or illegal drug sales).
Additional Information
All notifications will be sent via email. Applicants are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence by checking email accounts in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please use a valid email account, verify a correct email address is entered into the GovernmentJobs account that is used to apply, and check spam folders on a regular basis. Paper applications are not accepted for this recruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment, contact the Honolulu Police Department's Career Center at 808-723-7788. Please DO NOT contact the City & County of Honolulu's Department of Human Resources.
For questions regarding this recruitment, contact the Honolulu Police Department's Career Center at 808-723-7788. Please DO NOT contact the City & County of Honolulu's Department of Human Resources.
- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
- All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
Salary : $659 - $7,259