LIQUOR CONTROL INVESTIGATOR I

About the role

The Honolulu Liquor Commission (LIQ) is seeking two (2) Liquor Control Investigator I positions in Honolulu. This role involves conducting inspections and investigations of liquor establishments to ensure compliance with state laws and rules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of alleged liquor law violations identified through public complaints, inspections, police reports, or Liquor Commission referrals.
• Inspect licensed premises to observe operations and identify violations.
• Collect evidence and conduct interviews with licensees, employees, witnesses, and law enforcement personnel.
• Prepare investigative reports documenting findings and conclusions.
• Resolve minor violations and ensure compliance with liquor laws and rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Working Conditions

• Shifts may be Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m., or Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; hours may vary.
• Work schedules may include day or night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, based on operational needs.
• Requires operation of a City & County of Honolulu vehicle to travel to licensed premises, transport equipment, deliver evidence, and serve legal documents.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits

Includes generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more!

Pay

Details about pay can be found in the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or by visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Schedule

Details about schedule can be found in the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or by visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Qualifications

• At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Education Requirement: Equivalent to graduation from high school or an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice (or closely-related major field).
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of inspectional or investigative work experience relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations.
• Must Be Able To Apply principles and techniques of inspection and investigation. Understand rules of legal evidence, laws of arrest, court procedures, and the functions and jurisdictions of other enforcement agencies. Understand, interpret, and explain laws, rules, and regulations. Effectively interact with a wide variety of individuals to elicit necessary information. Gather, verify, and evaluate facts and evidence. Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Substitution: An associate's degree or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice (or closely-related major field) will substitute for the required two (2) years of inspectional or investigative work experience relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations.
• License Requirement: Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.