Summary
This job involves researching and analyzing criminal justice data for Hawaii's Attorney General to help prevent crime and support law enforcement decisions.
The role requires producing reports and studies on statewide crime trends, coordinating with various groups, and using statistical tools to handle complex projects.
It's a good fit for someone with a background in statistics or criminology who enjoys data analysis and has strong writing and teamwork skills.
Full Job Description
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of the Attorney General, Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division (CPJAD).
The position is located on the Island of Oahu.
Annual Salary: $74,232, pending qualifications of applicant.
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of the Attorney General.
Requirements
CPJAD serves as the central agency to provide the Attorney General, the chief law enforcement officer of Hawaii, with the information and resources needed to address crime and crime prevention.
This position is responsible for assisting the Chief of Research and Statistics in providing the leadership and statistical and research skills necessary for producing statistical and analytical reports and studies on Hawaii's criminal justice data. This position involves the full range of professional research work required in the conduct of major research projects. Work involves conducting fact-finding and analysis; coordinating input from individuals, groups or agencies involved in or affected by the research process; and consideration of a variety of social, economic, physical and environmental factors in the development of plans. Assignments are characterized by the scope, depth and variety of research considerations required, such as projects concerning a major statewide activity. Assignments frequently involve difficulty in the determination of appropriate research goals and objectives because of conflicting interests or generality of expression of policy. Originality and creativity are required in the development of research alternatives and recommendations and in resolving and reconciling conflicting information. This position may
Qualifications
Recommended Qualifications:
A.
KnowledgeKnowledge of the justice system.
B.
Skills/AbilitiesAbility to write clearly and concisely required.
Possession of good interpersonal skills required.
Proficiency using IBM SPSS Statistics software, R or Python, as well as Microsoft Excel, SQL (Microsoft SQL or MySQL), and/or Microsoft Access applications desired.
C.
EducationBachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university which has included course work in statistics.
Course work in criminology and/or criminal justice desired.
D.
ExperienceOne year work experience that demonstrates the ability to compile, analyze, and present statistical data required.
Work experience that demonstrates the ability to create, manage, or utilize complex statistical databases or records management systems desired.
Professional training and experience in the justice system desired.
Additional Information
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, application, resumé, and salary requirements to:
Amy Tatsuno, Administrative Services Assistant
Department of the Attorney General
Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division
235 South Beretania Street, Suite 401
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
or by email to Amy.K.Tatsuno@hawaii.gov
Your resumé should clearly show your employment dates and a complete description of duties and responsibilities in each of your positions.
Application can be found at: https://ag.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Application-for-Exempt-Employment-278_AG_7.2020.pdf