Deputy Sheriff I - Oahu

Job Description

RECRUITMENT NUMBER - DLE-2026-03

The DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT has multiple vacancies located on OAHU.

Shift work: All applicants must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call. Mandatory overtime may be required.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:
ALL TESTS will be administered on OAHU. If there are any changes, applicants will be notified by email. The Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) will notify all qualified applicants of the testing location, date, time, and other requirements via email. If traveling is required to test, applicants will be responsible for all costs associated with the travel. It should be noted that multiple tests will be administered on a back-to-back basis on a given day.

Note: The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above.
This is the entry-level class in the series. Positions in this class receives classroom and on-the-job training in the laws, rules, regulations, principles, practices, procedures and techniques of law enforcement; the operation of firearms and other equipment; as well as in physical conditioning. For some positions, training will include the operation of a marine patrol vessel.
As a trainee, performs selected duties under close supervision, usually as assistant to a higher level position who provides detailed instructions. Assignments are designed to provide incumbents with experience and training leading to the independent performance of duties characteristic of the next higher level.
Incumbents of positions at this level must have the ability to:
learn and apply pertinent laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, court writs and processing, and law enforcement principles, practices, methods and techniques;

the ability to operate a motor vehicle and to learn to operate firearms and other equipment used on the job;

the ability to follow oral and written instructions, deal courteously but firmly with people, prepare clear and concise reports;

assist and participate in patrol work, and for some positions, the ability to swim 100 yards and to learn to operate a marine patrol vessel, and perform other related duties as assigned.

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.
Education: Graduation from high school , or equivalent, with satisfactory completion of course demonstration knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; and ability to read and comprehend complex written material, and write clear, and factual reports.
Desirable/Preferred Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree, which demonstrated the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports, read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.
License : Applicants must posess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Other Requirements:

A. All applicants who are conditionally offered or conditionally approved for movement into any of these positions shall be subject to drug screening, as required by Federal, State or local laws or departmental policy; and will be subject to an intensive background check.

B. All applicants must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays and on-call. By applying for this recruitment, applicants are indicating their willingness to work a rotating shift schedule. Mandatory overtime may be required.

C. All prospective hires must be at least 21 years of age upon the start of the Law Enforcement Recruit Class (LERC).

D. In accordance with the Hawaii Administrative Rules, §23-10 & §14-3, any derogatory information such as, but not limited to, records of discipline, disciplinary investigations, and prior disciplinary actions in your employment records will be evaluated as part of the suitability assessment.

Firearms Requirement: Applicants must meet all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the carrying, use and possession of firearms and ammunition. Under the requirements of the Federal Firearm Gun Control Act, applicants for these positions may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that "....an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:
(1) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.
(2) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
(3) Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above.
(4) Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment."

Personal Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate that they possess traits and characteristics required for this work. Among these are alertness, tact, integrity, honesty, good judgment, and ability to deal with employees and with the general public.

Physical and Medical Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Probationary Period: If selected for employment, you must pass all phases of the LERC and additional drug tests during your nine-month probationary period.

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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