DEPUTY SHERIFF II

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Tests will be administered either on your respective island or Oahu. The Department of Public Safety will notify all qualified applicants of the testing location, date, time, and other requirements via email. If traveling is required to test, applicants will be responsible for all costs associated with the travel. It should be noted that multiple tests will be administered on a back-to-back basis on a given day.

As a condition of employment with the State of Hawaii, all qualified external candidates who have been given a conditional offer of employment must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and shall be fully vaccinated by his/her/their employment start date. A reasonable accommodation will be provided if requested by a candidate and it is determined through an interactive process that pregnancy, a qualifying disability, or a sincerely held religious belief prevents the candidate from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Education: Graduation from high school, or equivalent, with satisfactory completion of courses demonstrating knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; and ability to read and comprehend complex written material, and write clear, factual reports.

Desirable/Preferred Education (not a requirement): A bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university, which demonstrated the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports, read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

General Experience: (2) TWO YEARS of work experience which demonstrated the following abilities:

Specialized Experience: (1) ONE YEAR of responsible work experience in the enforcement of laws and rules which involved the exercise of all the powers and authority of a police officer, including the power of arrest, and which involved detecting and investigating violations, collecting and reporting facts and evidence pertaining to such violations, and enforcing and promoting compliance. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply statutes and rules; principles, practices, methods, and techniques of law enforcement such as patrol and surveillance, inspection and investigation, arrest and evidence, search and seizure; report writing; court procedures; and the use of firearms.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

License: You must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Other Requirements:
A. All applicants who are conditionally offered or conditionally approved for movement into any of these positions shall be subject to drug screening, as required by Federal, State or local laws or departmental policy; and will be subject to an intensive background check.

B. All applicants must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays and on-call. By applying for this recruitment, applicants are indicating their willingness to work a rotating shift schedule. Mandatory overtime may be required.

C. All prospective hires must be at least 21 years of age upon the start of the Law Enforcement Recruit Class (LERC).

D. In accordance with the Hawaii Administrative Rules, §23-10 & §14-3, any derogatory information such as, but not limited to, records of discipline, disciplinary investigations, and prior disciplinary actions in your employment records will be evaluated as part of the suitability assessment.

Firearms Requirement: Applicants must meet all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the carrying, use and possession of firearms and ammunition. Under the requirements of the Federal Firearm Gun Control Act, applicants for these positions may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that "....an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:
(1) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.
(2) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
(3) Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above.
(4) Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment."

Personal Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate that they possess traits and characteristics required for this work. Among these are alertness, tact, integrity, honesty, good judgment, and ability to deal with employees and with the general public.

Physical and Medical Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Probationary Period: If selected for employment, you must pass all phases of the LERC and additional drug tests during your nine-month probationary period.