What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Services Officer (Out of State/Off-Island) position at Honolulu Police Department?
Position Information
THIS JOB POSTING IS FOR APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT RESIDE ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU. IF YOU CURRENTLY RESIDE ON OAHU, PLEASE APPLY TO THE JOB POSTING TITLED "POLICE SERVICES OFFICER (ON-ISLAND APPLICANT)."
Participates in a supervised Police Services Officer program; receives training in, and performs a variety of non-hazardous field and routine administrative work in support of, or auxiliary to, police functions in preparation for a career in law enforcement; and performs other related duties as required.
Position is considered a Limited Term Appointment. All Police Services Officers are expected to progress into a Metropolitan Police Recruit, $6,984 per month (PO-05, Step A), plus $658.67 per month, Standard of Conduct Differential.
Examination Process
The entrance exam is a timed 2-hour, multiple choice exam that covers observation and memory, written communication, reading/understanding, and reasoning/analytical ability. A score of 70 is required to pass.
After taking the entrance exam, you will be fingerprinted before leaving the testing site in preparation for your background investigation.
Physical Readiness Assessment: If you pass the entrance exam, you will be notified later that day to report to the Physical Readiness Assessment (PRA) either the same day, or the following day.
- Agility Run - 21.6 seconds (click here to see course layout)
- 300-Meter Run - 82.8 seconds
- Push Ups - 24
- Sit Ups - 24 in 1 minute
- 1.5-Mile Run - 21 minutes
Applicants who pass the Entrance Exam and Physical Readiness Assessment will have 10 days to submit their online Personal History Statement. After submitting the PHS, the background investigation will begin. The assigned background investigator will contact the applicant within 30-45 days to schedule a virtual clarification interview.
Applicants who clear the initial background investigation will be sent a Conditional Offer of Employment and will be scheduled Trip 2.
TRIP 2 (3 days)
- Psychological Examination (Psychological Interview will be virtual after you return home)
- Truth Verification/Polygraph Examination
- Medical Examination
Minimum Qualification Requirements
At the time of application, applicants must meet the following:
- 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)
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.
- 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 - $6,984