Six vacancies open on Hawaiʻi law enforcement standards board

Law enforcement professionals and members of the public are needed to help strengthen professional standards, accountability and public trust in law enforcement across the state.

The Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board plays an important role in establishing statewide standards for the training and certification of law enforcement officers in Hawaiʻi. Its work helps ensure that those entrusted with enforcing our laws meet consistent professional standards and receive the training necessary to serve our communities.

Currently, the board is searching for a member of the public from Hawaiʻi County, along with seven other positions, which include:

• Law enforcement officer from the city and county of Honolulu
• Law enforcement officer from the county of Kauaʻi
• Law enforcement officer from the county of Maui
• A law enforcement officer from the state
• Member of the public from the county of Kauaʻi

Law enforcement members must have 10 years of experience as a law enforcement officer and shall be appointed by the governor, with Senate confirmation not required. Public members should meet the specified professional/educational requirements established by law, which are:

• Possess a master’s or doctorate degree related to criminal justice
• Possess a law degree or have experience in:
  • Practicing in Hawaiʻi as a deputy attorney general, deputy prosecutor, deputy public defender
  • Private criminal defense attorneyitigating constitutional law issues in Hawaiʻi
• Be a recognized expert in the field of criminal justice, policing, or security
• Have work experience in a law enforcement capacity.

“The work of the Law Enforcement Standards Board is essential to maintaining high professional standards and strengthening public confidence in law enforcement across Hawaiʻi,” said Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board Administrator Victor McCraw. “We are looking for individuals who bring experience, sound judgement and a commitment to public service. Whether you have a background in law enforcement or qualify to serve as a public member, this is an opportunity to help shape the standards that guide law enforcement officers throughout our state.”

Qualified individuals who are committed to professional excellence, accountability and public service are encouraged to apply and help shape the future of law enforcement standards in Hawaiʻi.

Interested applicants may apply online on the Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board website. For more information, email: ATG.lawenforcementstandardsboard@hawaii.gov or visit lesb.hawaii.gov.