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INVESTIGATOR III - OAHU

State of Hawaii

Various

Fresh

Location

Hawaii, 96813-2437

Salary

Not specified

Type

Closes

Open until filled

Job Description

Summary

This job involves investigating complaints and potential violations of laws and regulations for Hawaii's Child Support Enforcement Agency, gathering evidence, and preparing clear reports on findings.

It suits someone with a bachelor's degree and at least 1.5 years of professional investigative experience who is detail-oriented, good at communicating, and skilled at working with people to build trust.

Ideal candidates are U.S. citizens or eligible residents who can think logically and handle sensitive information discreetly.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
  • One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience
  • Demonstrated initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment in collecting and developing facts and data
  • Ability to think logically and objectively, analyze evidence, and reach sound conclusions
  • Skill in preparing clear and concise written and oral reports of investigative findings
  • Tact, discretion, and ability to obtain cooperation and confidence from others
  • Valid driver's license (required for this vacancy)
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States (U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident alien, or eligible under federal law)

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 26-0081

The current vacancy positions are with the Department of Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement Agency Division.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary: $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

Positions in the Investigator series perform and/or supervise investigations concerned with suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations or other legal requirements.

The Investigator III level conducts investigations pertaining to an agency's investigative program; prevents and/or detects violations of laws, rules and regulations within an agency's jurisdiction; investigates complaints filed by the public or others; develops and secures information or evidence; prepares reports; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Legal Authorization to Work:

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.


Basic Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Specialized Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience which demonstrated:
A. Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data;
B. The ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions;
C. Skill in written and oral reports and presentation of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner; and
D. Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.

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

Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The current vacancy positions have this requirement.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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Additional Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAMThe PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

CLICK HERE for Important Information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/21/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-hawaii-5239678