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POLICE COMMISSION SUPPORT CLERK (SR-12) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu
Full-time
On-site
Oahu, Hawaii, United States
$3,621 - $4,409 USD monthly


Position Information


Do you have experience with reviewing and processing investigative reports?
Have experience with transcribing recordings and notes?
Join the Honolulu Police Commission today!

The Honolulu Police Commission is hiring for a Police Commission Support Clerk. This position is located within the office of the Honolulu Police Commission and is under the direct supervision of the Commission's Executive Officer.

Examples of duties of a Police Commission Support Clerk includes but is not limited to the following:   
  • Provides notary services for the processing of complaints.
  • Provides extensive transcription services for complainants, the Executive Officer and staff investigators under limited time constraints.
  • Provides assistance to staff investigators after final review by Executive Officer in formatting the completed case file with enclosures for final signatures.
  • Conducts research for public requests for records and other agency requests, pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes 92F "sunshine law". 
  • Adequately prepares responses for the Executive Officer's review and signature.
Special Work Requirements: The position must deal with complainants who may have broken the law and are angry and hostile. The incumbent must be capable of maintaining emotional control in a variety of stressful situations; must often come into contact and deal with complainants who have contacted a variety of diseases and/or are physically or mentally handicapped (i.e. AIDS, COVID- 19, deaf, blind, suffering from mental or physical illness, etc.). Must be able to work at night, weekends or holidays, or at other irregular hours in order to meet unforeseen requirements or deadlines, frequently without advance notice of work requirement.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration.  This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.


Additional Job Information


Applications must be submitted online to be accepted.  


***Salary commensurate with applicable experience: $3,621 to $4,409 per month (SR-12), pending approval.*** 

Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
      - use a valid e-mail account;
      - verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
      - are subscribed to e-mail notices;
      - check your spam folders; and
      - add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. 

Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service.  Data and text messaging fees apply.


Minimum Qualification Requirements


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.  Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: 
Three (3) years of clerical experience, one of which shall have involved reviewing and processing of police reports.   

Applicable Skills: 

  • Knowledge of filing methods and systems.
  • Knowledge of grammar, spelling and word usage. 
  • Knowledge of legal terminology and legal forms common to police functions.
  • Ability to transcribe from recordings and notes accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Ability to type at the rate of 50 net words per minute.
  • Ability to provide general information and/or direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel and/or division.
  • Ability to write clear and concise reports. 
  • Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with departmental officials, employees and the public.
Typing proficiency of 50 or more net wpm:
This class of work requires you to type at 50 or more net words per minute. Your proficiency may be evaluated by the appointing authority as part of the selection/interview process and/or during your probationary period. Failure to meet the proficiency requirement may result in removal from the eligible list and/or termination from appointment.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT: 
Possession of a valid State of Hawaii notary public’s commission prior to the completion of probation.

NOTE: The above licenses/certificates must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis hereafter as a condition of employment. 


Examination Process


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated.  Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position.  Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score. 

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%