Salary increases to $ 47,412.00 year after the first 18 months of employment

After 4 years of Hawai`i County police service, police officer will earn $55,476.00 year

Benefits:

·Automobile allowance - $599.00 monthly

·Standard of Conduct Differential - $138.68 monthly

·Effective 7/01/09: Firearm allowance - $420.00/fiscal year

·Effective 7/01/09: Uniform allowance - $300.00/fiscal year

·Vacation 21 days/year

·Sick leave 21 days/year

·Holidays - 13 days per year + general election day in an election year

·Retirement Plan

·Medical Plan – 60% County share/40% employee share. Choice of health plans, and dependent children under the age of 19, and full-time students under the age of 24 are eligible.

·Vision, Prescription Drug, and Dental Plans – 60% County share/40% employee share. Family, 2 party, or single plan.

·Group Life Insurance – free! Coverage $36,225 for active employee under 65 years of age.

·Workers' Compensation/Accidental Injury Leave/Temporary Disability Insurance

·Night Differential (6 pm – 6 am) $.55 per hour for each hour of actual work performed.

·Paid Overtime (Over 8 hours and over 40 hours)

·Special Off-Duty Assignments ($32.00 hour) – eligible for special duty assignments after completion of initial probationary period.

·Other Benefits – membership in the County Credit Union, State of Hawai`i Organization of Police Officers union, the Flexible Spending Plan, and the State of Hawai`i Deferred Compensation Plan.

Our Police Officer I recruitment is open on a continuous basis. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), a valid driver’s license, and be at least 21 years of age. No domestic violence convictions in order to carry firearm and ammunition.

The Hawai`i Police Department has been averaging 3 academy classes per year (Spring, Summer, & Winter). Live and work on a beautiful island and experience the spirit of Aloha!

Visit our website at www.co.hawaii.hi.us or call the County’s job hotline at (808) 961-8618.

The County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.