Investigator III (SR-20)

About this role

Under general supervision, conducts and completes investigations in accordance with established procedures for cases being considered and/or readied for court action and prosecution; investigates complaints of alleged violations of laws and regulations to ascertain extent and nature of violations; obtains information and evidence; and performs other related duties as required.<br><br>Distinguishing Characteristics:<br><br>This class differs from the Investigator II in that the Investigator III under general supervision, conducts and completes investigative assignments in accordance with established procedures; whereas the Investigator II performs investigative assignments under immediate supervision which are limited in scope and nature and involve a limited range of previously learned techniques and principles.<br><br>This class differs from the Investigator IV in that the Investigator III under general supervision, conducts and completes investigative assignments in accordance with established procedures; whereas the Investigator IV independently conducts complete investigations of felony and misdemeanor cases being considered and/or readied for prosecution.

Requirements

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 a related field and at least one and a half (1 1/2) years of investigational or law enforcement experience.<br><br>License Requirement: Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (type 3).<br><br>Knowledge of: investigational methods and techniques; basic elements of criminal behavior; the rules of evidence and laws of arrest; court procedures and legal instruments; the jurisdiction and functions of the various law enforcement and governmental agencies and departments; interviewing methods and interrogation techniques; report writing; the geograp