LIQUOR CONTROL INVESTIGATOR I (SR-16) [2 vacancies]
Salary
$4,388.00 Monthly
Location
Oahu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
337256
Department
Liquor Commission
Opening Date
04/10/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Information
Step Into the Action. Enforce the Rules. Shape Safer Nights.
Join the Honolulu Liquor Commission Today!
The Honolulu Liquor Commission (LIQ) has two (2) 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.
What You Will Do
Special Working Conditions
Enjoy 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 much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
Additional Job Information
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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 demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two (2) years of inspectional or investigative work experience relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations.
Must be able to:
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 the required amount of experience will NOT in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of sufficient scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Substitution: An associates degree or a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice (or closely-related major field) will substitute for the required two (2) years of inspectional or investigative work experience relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid appropriate drivers license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
MEDICAL EVALUATION:
Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a pre-employment medical evaluation and drug test administered by the Citys Health Services. Employment is contingent upon meeting the established medical and testing requirements.
EMPLOYMENT SUITABILITY:
These positions are of a highly sensitive nature, requiring individuals of trust and integrity. Candidates must possess sound moral character, honesty, integrity, and credibility, which demonstrate their effectiveness and professionalism in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
To determine employment suitability for the position of Liquor Control Investigator I, the Department of Human Resources will review criminal convictions, dismissals from employment, separations from military service under other than honorable conditions, and driving record.
Due to the nature of the position, 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.
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS:
When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.
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SUBSTITUTION:
An associates degree or a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice (or closely-related major field) will substitute for the required two (2) years of inspectional or investigative work experience relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
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INSPECTION OR INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIENCE:
For each position listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you conducted INVESTIGATIONS and/or INSPECTIONS, provide the following information:
a) Describe the type(s) of investigations or inspections you performed. What were you investigating or inspecting, and what laws, ordinances, rules, and/or regulations were involved?b) Describe in detail the specific procedures and methods you used to conduct these investigations or inspections. How did you gather the information and evidence you needed to determine what happened, who was involved, whether a violation of law had occurred, etc.?c) If your investigations or inspections revealed non-compliance with applicable laws or rules, what actions did you take?d) Indicate the average number of hours per week that you spent on investigative and/or inspectional work in this position.e) Indicate the total number of investigations and/or inspections (approximately) that you conducted in this position.
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MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE & DRIVING RECORD: The position of Liquor Control Investigator I requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle in order to drive to and from inspection sites. All applicants must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operators license and satisfactory driving history.
I understand that at time of selection interview, I will be required to submit evidence of a valid motor vehicle license and a certified copy of my driving record from each state that I resided in during the last five (5) years.
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FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of the position, 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.
Required Question
Employer City and County of Honolulu
Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone (808) 768-8536
Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/