Good physical condition and agility according to standards set by the county's Pre-Entry Medical Examination Guide. As a general rule, the Hawaii County Police Department does not accept lateral transfers from other departments. Officers also receive night differential pay and time and a half for holiday work or work in excess of eight hours a day or 40 hours a week. The unused portion may be accumulated towards retirement. The unused portion may also be accumulated towards retirement.
Coverage varies with the age of the employee.
The Civil Service Department schedules employment examinations, and successful applicants are ranked on an eligible list according to test scores. Selections to fill vacancies are then made from this list, which is valid for one year. Candidates who successfully pass the written test must undergo a physical agility test. If they pass the physical test, they then must undergo a suitability background investigation, an oral interview conducted by a review board, a polygraph test, psychological assessment and a drug urinalysis test. Finally, if they are offered employment, candidates must undergo a pre-employment medical examination.