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Does the Honolulu Police Department pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
86% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is the health insurance from the Honolulu Police Department affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
80% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.

Do workers at the Honolulu Police Department worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and September 2025.

Do the Honolulu Police Department workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
67% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it for the Honolulu Police Department workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
80% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at the Honolulu Police Department?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
60% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do the Honolulu Police Department managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

Do jobs at the Honolulu Police Department spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at the Honolulu Police Department?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
86% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at the Honolulu Police Department feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is it stressful to work at the Honolulu Police Department?

Most people feel stressed out here.
86% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at the Honolulu Police Department enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at the Honolulu Police Department recommend working with their team?

Not many people recommend working with their team.
71% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at the Honolulu Police Department?

Most people got enough training when they started.
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people get support to advance at the Honolulu Police Department?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people think the Honolulu Police Department’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how the Honolulu Police Department is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
57% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
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Metropolitan Police Recruit (On-Island)

Metropolitan Police Recruit (On-Island)

Honolulu Police Department

Honolulu, HI • On-site

$6.9K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 24 days ago


Honolulu Police Department rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 44 rated police


Job description

Salary: $6,984.00 Monthly
Location : Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: HPD - 20220101
Department: Honolulu Police Department
Opening Date: 12/25/2021
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
THIS JOB POSTING IS FOR APPLICANTS WHO RESIDE ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU.
IF YOU DO NOT RESIDE ON OAHU, DO NOT APPLY TO THIS JOB POSTING
. INSTEAD, PLEASE APPLY TO THE JOB POSTING TITLED "METROPOLITAN POLICE RECRUIT (OFF-ISLAND APPLICANT)."
Receives intensive classroom and field training in principles, practices, procedures and techniques of police work which prepares the recruit to perform the duties of a police officer including the detection, apprehension and arrest of suspects and use of firearms. Recruits are also required to pass a rigorous fitness testing program. Must be able to work irregular hours, holidays, shift and weekend work. Exposure to hazardous and obnoxious conditions.
After 12 months of satisfactory service as a Metropolitan Police Recruit, recruits are eligible to become a Metropolitan Police Officer, $7,259 per month (PO-07, Step A), plus $658.67 per month, Standard of Conduct Differential.
Examination Process
Applicants need to be prepared to begin processing within one (1) month of submitting their application. The selection process varies based on applicant availability. Applicants who are not available for employment within the next 5-8 months should wait to apply.
ENTRY LEVEL POLICE EXAMINATION

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted by HPD via email with additional information and instructions to self-schedule for an entrance exam. Applicants need to schedule the entrance exam within one (1) month of submitting their application. HPD will administer exams on a regular basis; once invited to self-schedule, please monitor the registration site for exam dates.
Applicants will have two (2) hours to complete the entrance exam which contains 169 multiple-choice questions throughout the following sections: Observation and memory, written communication, reading/understanding, and reasoning/analytical ability and bio-data. HPD will notify applicants of their entrance exam results via email.
PHYSICAL READINESS ASSESSMENT (PRA)
Applicants who pass the entrance exam will be notified via email to self-schedule for the PRA. Applicants must schedule the PRA within one (1) month after being invited. All events must be passed in order to continue in the selection process.
  • Agility Run - 21.6 seconds
  • 300-Meter Run - 82.8 seconds
  • Push Ups - 24
  • Sit Ups - 24 in 1 minute
  • 1.5-Mile Run - 21 minutes
Applicants who pass the PRA will continue through HPD's internal selection process which includes completing a online Personal History Statement (PHS), Background Investigation, Clarification Interview, Psychological Examination/Interview, Polygraph Examination and Medical Examination. For more information on all of the steps, please .
Minimum Qualification Requirements
At the time of application, applicants must meet the following:
  • 20 years of age (21 years of age by graduation from the Police Academy)
  • High School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
  • Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (type 3/automobile)
  • US Citizen, US National, or Legal Permanent Resident (green card holder)
  • Must be able to meet Federal and State eligibility requirements to possess firearms (no felony convictions; no misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence, other violent crimes, or illegal drug sales).
In addition to meeting these minimum qualifications, we highly recommend applicants review HPD's Selection Standards to determine the likelihood in successfully passing the background investigation. To review HPD's Selection Standards, .
Additional Information
All notifications will be sent via email. Applicants are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence by checking email accounts in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please use a valid email account, verify a correct email address is entered into the GovernmentJobs account that is used to apply, and check spam folders on a regular basis. Paper applications are not accepted for this recruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment, contact the Honolulu Police Department's Career Center at 808-723-7788. Please DO NOT contact the City & County of Honolulu's Department of Human Resources.
-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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ATTIRE POLICY:Applicants are required to be in-compliance with HPD's attire policy when reporting to the HPD Career Center or any other testing location.This policy applies to all steps of the application and selection process except for the Physical Readiness Assessment (i.e. Entrance Exam, Interviews, Polygraph, Psychological Exam, Psychological Interview, etc.)Please review the attire policy here: https://www.joinhonolulupd.org/attire-policy.html
  • I acknowledge the Attire Policy and understand I will be turned away if I am not in compliance.

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Have you taken the entrance exam for the Metropolitan Police Recruit position within the last six (6) months?
  • No, I have not taken the entrance exam within the last six (6) months.
  • Yes, I have taken the entrance exam within the last six (6) months.

03
Do you currently reside on the island of O'ahu?
  • Yes, I reside on the island of O'ahu.
  • No, I do not reside on the island of O'ahu.

04
Are you at least 20 years of age?
  • Yes, I am at least 20 years of age.
  • No, I am not 20 years of age.

05
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED)?
  • Yes, I posses a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • No, I do not possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

06
Do you possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license (type 3/automobile)?
  • Yes, I possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
  • No, I do not possess a motor vehicle driver's license.

07
To meet Federal and State firearms eligibility requirements, you must NOT have been convicted of a felony, crime of violence, illegal sale of a drug, or domestic violence.Have you been convicted of any crimes listed above?
  • No, I have not been convicted of a felony, crime of violence, illegal sale of a drug, or domestic violence.
  • Yes, I have been convicted of a felony, crime of violence, illegal sale of a drug, or domestic violence.

08
To meet Federal firearms eligibility requirements, you must be a US Citizen, US National or Legal Permanent Resident (MUST have green card).
  • I am a US Citizen.
  • I am a US National.
  • I am a Legal Permanent Resident and possess a valid green card.
  • I am a DACA recipient.
  • I fall under the Compact of Free Association (COFA).
  • No, I am not a US Citizen, US National or Legal Permanent Resident.

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