Investigator V (SR-24)

Distinguishing Characteristics

This class differs from the Investigator IV in that the Investigator V conducts investigations of the most complex, confidential and diverse cases including those dealing with government officers and employees, organized crimes and career criminals; whereas the Investigator IV independently conducts complete investigations of felony and misdemeanor cases being considered and/or readied for prosecution.

Examples of Duties

• Investigates and re-investigates suspected or actual violations of civil and/or criminal laws or other legal requirements being considered and/or readied for prosecution by obtaining additional, clarifying or substantiating information, evidence and facts;
• Interviews and interrogates witnesses, complainants and suspects;
• Prepares reports on findings with Police Department, military and federal law enforcement agencies, and all levels of courts;
• Aids in presentation of cases before the grand jury, jury and non-jury trials;
• Testsifies in court and produces and identifies physical evidence;
• Gathers additional facts as may be required for any contested hearing in which the Prosecuting Attorney/Corporation Counsel may be involved;
• Counsels and advises clients regarding legal matters;
• Conducts highly confidential investigations involving suspected cases of fraud, malfeasance, employee misconduct, etc.;
• Investigates cases referred to the Prosecuting Attorney or to Corporation Counsel by the Board of Ethics;
• Investigates violations and complaints regarding local ordinances, codes and regulations;
• Assists the Prosecuting Attorney/Corporation Counsel and his deputies in processing of various legal instruments and in presentation of cases before arbitrators and the courts;
• Marshals reports, pleadings and records;
• Keeps an accurate account of open-ended cases;
• Prepares clear, concise, and logical reports to document findings and conclusions.

Minimum Qualification 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 related field and three (3) years of investigational or law enforcement experience.
• Specialized experience: As applicable for specific positions, the investigational or law enforcement experience shall have included or shall have been supplemented by at least six (6) months of full-time criminal investigative work.
• Licenses: Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3).

Knowledge

• Investigational methods and techniques;
• The rules of evidence and laws of arrest;
• Court procedures and legal instruments;
• The jurisdiction and functions of the various law enforcement and other governmental agencies and departments;
• Interviewing and interrogating techniques;
• Report writing;
• The geographic, economic, social and racial composition of the community;
• (Current Hawaii criminal laws, as applicable).

Ability

• Interpret laws, rules and regulations;
• Collect, assemble and develop facts and other pertinent data;
• Think logically and objectively to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions;
• Make sound observations, remember facts, and give testimony based thereon;
• Size up people and situations;
• Understand the psychology of human behavior;
• Deal effectively with the public and representatives of other government agencies;
• Use the typewriter.