Police Reports Reviewer - SR

Performs a variety of difficult clerical work in a central police reports follow-up operation; receives training in follow-up methods and procedures; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Hawai'i Police Department - Records & Identification Section in Hilo.

This Police Reports Reviewer I, SR-12 position is a career ladder position. The next level in the series is Police Reports Reviewer II, SR-15, $4,221/month. Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualifications for the next level in the career ladder series, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to move to the next level in the career ladder series.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

• Receives formal and on-the-job training in police follow-up operations to include crime classification and coding, various criminal investigation reporting procedures, and evidence requirements.

• Participates primarily in the processing of police reports for first readings by checking that police reports are properly indexed and coded, reviewing reports to insure proper classification and disposition of cases, correcting erroneous data, drafting routine correspondence concerning case specifics, reopening cases with incomplete investigation and/or unclear information, initiating investigative "ticklers" to correct information and to request additional line follow-up, inputting and retrieving stolen property/firearm serial number/stolen vehicle license number data via computer terminal.
• May assist in the processing of reports for second and subsequent readings by reviewing and consolidating initial and supplementary reports, and "closing" cases or submitting to other divisions for further follow-up as necessary.
• Assists in the maintenance of the evidence control file by recording evidence as it is obtained and notifying Evidence Room personnel to dispose of evidence when cases are sufficiently closed.
• Assists in maintaining a log of abandoned vehicles and assists in the proper disposition of vehicles by auction or other means.
• Operates typewriter, computer terminal and other office equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• three (3) years of clerical experience,
• one (1) year of which shall have involved the filing and maintenance of police case and incident reports.

an Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university may be substituted for lack of the required clerical experience on a year for year basis (examples: 30 college credits can be substituted for one (1) year of the required clerical experience, an Associates degree can be substituted for two (2) years of the required clerical experience, and a baccalaureate degree or higher can be substituted for four (4) years of the required clerical experience).

(Scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to be credited for the substitution of clerical experience.)

Note:

Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official transcript or credential evaluation to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official transcript or credential evaluation to your application.)

Examination:
All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note:

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person…