The Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board is seeking volunteers to help strengthen accountability, professional standards and public trust in law enforcement across the state.
Applicants for the six vacancies can be law enforcement professionals or members of the public, a news release said.
The 18-member board establishes statewide standards for the training and certification of Hawaiʻi law enforcement officers. The board helps ensure that those entrusted with enforcing laws meet consistent professional standards and receive necessary training.
“The work of the Law Enforcement Standards Board is essential to maintaining high professional standards and strengthening public confidence in law enforcement across Hawaiʻi,” Board Administrator Victor McCraw said in a press release. “We are looking for individuals who bring experience, sound judgment and a commitment to public service.”
Four positions are open for law enforcement officers from the:
- City and county of Honolulu
- County of Kauaʻi
- County of Maui
- State of Hawaiʻi
Applicants must have 10 years of experience in law enforcement. They will be appointed by the governor, but Senate confirmation is not required.
Two positions are open for members of the public from the:
- County of Hawaiʻi
- County of Kauaʻi
Applicants must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
- Have a master’s or doctorate degree related to criminal justice;
- Have a law degree with experience practicing in Hawaiʻi as a deputy attorney general, deputy prosecutor, deputy public defender or private criminal defense attorney;
- Have a law degree with experience litigating constitutional law issues in Hawaiʻi;
- Have work experience in a law enforcement capacity; or.
- Be a recognized expert in the field of criminal justice, policing or security.
Interested applicants can apply online at https://boards.hawaii.gov/. For more information, email ATG.lawenforcementstandardsboard@hawaii.gov or visit
lesb.hawaii.gov.
