LIQUOR Control Investigator ; SR

The Honolulu Liquor Commission (LIQ) has two vacancies for Liquor Control Investigator I in Honolulu. Under the supervision of a Liquor Control Investigator III, this position conducts inspections and investigations of liquor establishments to ensure compliance with Chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and the Rules of the Liquor Commission, including adherence to license terms and conditions.

• Conduct investigations of alleged liquor law violations identified through public complaints, inspections, police reports, or Liquor Commission referrals.
• Inspect licensed premises to observe operations and identify violations.
• Collect evidence and conduct interviews with licensees, employees, witnesses, and law enforcement personnel.
• Prepare investigative reports documenting findings and conclusions.
• Resolve minor violations and ensure compliance with liquor laws and rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Shifts may be Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m., or Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; hours may vary.
• Work schedules may include day or night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, based on operational needs.
• Requires use of a City & County of Honolulu vehicle to travel to licensed premises, transport equipment, deliver evidence, and serve legal documents.

Excellent employment benefits, including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more. Visit the benefits tab at the top of this posting or visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for details.

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

Two (2) years of inspectional or investigative work experience relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations.

• Apply principles and techniques of inspection and investigation.
• Understand rules of legal evidence, laws of arrest, court procedures, and the functions and jurisdictions of other enforcement agencies.
• Understand, interpret, and explain laws, rules, and regulations.
• Effectively interact with a wide variety of individuals to elicit necessary information.
• Gather, verify, and evaluate facts and evidence.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.

Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (automobile/Type
3), prior to appointment.

Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a pre-employment medical evaluation and drug test administered by the City's Health Services. Employment is contingent upon meeting the established medical and testing requirements.

These positions are of a highly sensitive nature, requiring individuals of trust and integrity. Candidates must possess sound moral character, honesty, integrity, and credibility. To determine employment suitability, the Department of Human Resources will review criminal convictions, dismissals from employment, separations from military service under other than honorable conditions, and driving record. Selectees are required to be fingerprinted as part of the employment suitability review.

Criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center will be reviewed.

At the 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.