Forensic Specialist; DL - Kauai

Recruitment Number 26-076LM
, Forensic Interview Specialist (DL), SR-22, Kauai. This position requires a current and valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.

Conducts developmentally appropriate, video recorded forensic interviews of alleged child abuse victims and/or child witnesses to crimes; testifies in court; provides training and consultation in forensic interviews; assists with coordination of child abuse cases; and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in psychology, child development, social work, criminal justice or a related field.
• OR the equivalent of four (4) years of successful study in a prescribed college curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis where such experience provides comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.
• When using education as a substitute for experience, submit copies of official transcripts or diplomas at the time of application. If selected, an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training or awarding of the appropriate degree will be required.

• Two and one-half (2‑1/2) years of progressively responsible professional child interviewing experience with knowledge of:
  • Assessments of child abuse and/or child witnesses to crimes of violence.
  • Appropriate display of tact, discretion, and the capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of children to solicit sensitive information.

• View and deal with sensitive and graphic child abuse related information, including crime scene photo evidence.
• Use judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data.
• Think logically and objectively, analyze and evaluate facts, evidence, and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions.
• Present interview findings in a clear and concise manner, both written and oral reports.
• Testify in court in a credible and effective manner.

Experience that is related to interview or investigative work but does not include the training or application of the knowledge, abilities and skills described above will be disqualified. Specifically, experience acquired in essentially clerical, para‑professional or other support level tasks or assignments is not acceptable.

• Possession of a master’s degree in psychology, child development, social work, criminal justice or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience.
• Possession of a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school may substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience.

This position requires a current and valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.

Application materials can be submitted online. For additional information, submit additional documents by email to Recruitmentaii.gov or mail to Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.