Police Officer I

Wailuku, HI
County of Maui County Sheriff

Salary: $6,334.00 Monthly.

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of law enforcement, crime prevention, investigative or other specialized duties of a trainee police officer and/or under general supervision performs supportive, sub professional police work; and performs other related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Attends police recruit training sessions;
  • Receives on-the-job training by accompanying experienced police officers on patrols;
  • Performs a variety of law enforcement duties under supervision of a higher level police officer such as walking a beat, enforcing traffic and parking regulations;
  • Assisting in traffic and criminal investigations, assisting in preparing reports; familiarizes self with rules and regulations, operating procedures, special and general orders, etc.;
  • Directs traffic; prepares or assists in the preparation of standard reports, maintaining operational logs and other receiving desk duties in support of patrol activities; books suspects and sees that they are fingerprinted and photographed;
  • Processes arrest reports; serves warrants, subpoenas and penal summonses; performs driver licensing examining and related duties; handles complaints over the desk and telephone;
  • Prepares and types court calendars for district court;
  • Transports prisoners in patrol wagons;
  • May operate radio communications equipment in transmitting and receiving messages; provides information and assistance to the general public; issues citations;
  • Performs jail duties; administers first aid; may perform undercover work; may testify in court;
  • May make arrests and interview witnesses, victims and suspects.

Requirements:

  • A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school.
  • License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Type 3).
  • Knowledge of: the economic, social and racial composition of the community; the geography of the County of Maui.
  • Ability to: learn and explain laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and departmental policies; learn police principles, practices, methods and techniques; follow oral and written instructions; deal courteously but firmly with the general public; keep records and prepare simple reports; operate various office and other equipment and appliances.
  • All candidates for employment as a Police Officer I shall be at least 20 years of age.