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Liquor Control Investigator I - SR-16

County of Hawaii • Full-time • Kailua Kona, Hawaii, United States • $52,656 - $54,756 / year • 4m ago

Salary

$52,656.00 - $54,756.00 Annually

Location

Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Kailua-Kona, HI

Job Type

Permanent & Temporary Positions

Job Number

2026-00008

Department

Liquor Control

Opening Date

01/25/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Duties Summary

Inspects premises where intoxicating liquors are manufactured, sold, and/or consumed and enforces applicable State and local liquor laws and regulations; investigates apparent or suspected liquor law violations and prepares reports on findings; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Liquor Control - Enforcement Division in Kailua-Kona. May be eligible to receive a $5,000 Recruitment Incentive. Conditions apply.

This Liquor Control Investigator I position is a career ladder position. The permanent class of work is Liquor Control Investigator II, SR-18, $4,742/month. Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualification requirements 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.

(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)

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.

Examples of Duties

Conducts periodic inspections of licensed liquor establishments and enforces State liquor laws and the regulations of the Hawai`i Liquor Commission.
Observes and ascertains whether licensees are complying with terms and conditions of their respective licenses.
Checks for liquor law violations such as serving liquor to minors, to persons at the time under the influence of liquor, and to persons known by the licensee to be addicted to the excessive use of liquor.
Checks on the sale, service, or consumption of liquor on or within any licensed premises before or after hours established by the Liquor Commission, the sale or offer of sale of a drink which contains less than one fluid ounce of liquor, employees consuming liquor while on duty or any other misconduct of employees, the "stacking" of liquor for consumption by patrons, the possession of liquor by a licensee other than that authorized by the license, the selling or serving of liquor by the licensee or his employees outside of the licensed premises, etc.
Checks entertainment in licensed premises to see that the conditions of the entertainment permits are carried out, and that amusement devices or equipment on premises are properly licensed.
Boards vessels in port and checks for compliance with liquor laws and regulations.
Initiates and conducts investigations of apparent or suspected liquor violations which may involve the examination of business records and books, the interviewing of witnesses and principal parties, and the seizure of physical evidence.
Prepares reports on findings and cites pertinent provisions of laws or regulations violated.
May operate as member of a team on special assignments such as stakeouts, surveillance of trouble spots, and similar occasions where two or more positions have to be deployed.
Serves subpoenas to witnesses and testifies before the Liquor Control Adjudication Board or in court.
Resolves minor discrepancies with licensees and interprets and explains applicable liquor laws and regulations to licensees and other interested persons.
Prepares and submits activity reports of work tours.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

graduation from high school, and
two (2) years of inspectional or investigative work experience relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or regulations, and
possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or a valid comparable driver's license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire).

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 interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of: laws and regulations governing the manufacture, importation, and sale of liquor in the County of Hawai`i; principles and techniques of inspection and investigation applicable to the work involved; standard methods used by business establishments for keeping records; rules of legal evidence and laws of arrest; court procedures; functions and jurisdiction of other enforcement agencies.

Ability to: interpret and explain laws and regulations; meet and deal effectively with a wide variety of people and elicit necessary information; gather, verify, and evaluate facts and evidence; prepare clear and concise reports; operate a typewriter, word processor, sound level meter, and calibrator.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
Retirement Plan:The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
- Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
- Credit Union Membership
- Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

an official college transcript,
a valid driver's license,
a temporary assignment verification,
professional licenses, and/or
certificates.

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

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APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/countyhawaii

E-mail: jobs@hawaiicounty.gov

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
Vacation: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with a maximum accumulation of 90 working days.
Sick Leave: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program: Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. For more information visit https://ers.ehawaii.gov
Deferred Compensation: Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.
Flexible Spending Plan: Eligible employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:
- Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
- Vision Plan
- Dental Plan
- Prescription Drug Plan

These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. For more information about current employee contribution rates and plans see the EUTF website (https://eutf.hawaii.gov).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The County offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, such as: Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.

Employer

County of Hawai`i

Address

Department of Human Resources
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2
Hilo, Hawaii, 96720

Phone

808-961-8361

Website

http://jobs.hawaiicounty.gov

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