Ernest J Robello
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
Prior to his appointment as the Deputy Director for Law Enforcement, Ernest recently retired from the Honolulu Police Department after thirty years of service where he served as a Lieutenant in the Narcotics/Vice Division overseeing the Divisional Support Unit, Human Trafficking Unit, On-Call Detail, and Internet Crimes Against Children Detail. Most of his police career was spent as a Detective for the Major Crimes Detail within the Criminal Investigation Division where he conducted crime scene investigations, interrogations, and the seeking of charges against offenders who committed felony offenses. He was also involved in the training and mentoring of newly hired police officers as a Field Training Officer and later newly promoted Detectives for many years. He provided instruction at the Police Training Academy on various subject matters during the later part of his police career. His extensive knowledge and experience in law enforcement will help in guiding the department to achieve its mission and goals.
The Administration Division provides administrative support services that enable department law enforcement to fulfill their responsibilities to the public. Some of these services include fiscal and personnel management, management of the operating budget and capital improvements program budget, procurement, management of information systems and research, litigation management/ coordination, and other areas dedicated to the success of the department law enforcement officers.
Fiscal Office
The Fiscal Office provides fiscal management services to the entire department through three subunits: Accounting, Payroll, and Vouchering. The Accounting Unit maintains the departmental accounts record keeping systems for state appropriations and allotments, as well as grant awards. It provides federal grant financing reporting services, processes all inter-departmental and intra-departmental reimbursements, and oversees the State’s purchasing card (pCard) program that was implement in the department during fiscal year 2006. The Payroll Unit processes all payroll transactions for the department and its attached agencies to the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS). This unit audits all payroll claims and ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements as well as federal and state laws. The Vouchering Unit processes all purchase orders of the department to DAGS for payment to vendors, based on the decentralized encumbrance of funds by the requisitioning programs. This unit is responsible for ensuring compliance with state laws, rules, and regulations by auditing each purchase initiated within the department.
Human Resources Office
The Human Resources Office oversees the administration of personnel services and programs for the department. The office includes four major sections: Labor Relations (LR), Staffing & Technical Services (STS), Employee Relations (ER), and Employee Transactions (ET). LR administers seven collective bargaining agreements, as well as Executive Orders, which cover those employees excluded from collective bargaining. STS manages recruitment, examination, classification, and employment suitability for all classes of work in the department. ER manages a myriad of employee assistance programs including, but not limited to safety, worker’s compensation, fitness for duty examinations, health fund, retirement benefits, and incentive & service awards. ET manages personnel actions and record keeping, pay adjustments, leave records, and maintains the official personnel files.
Informational Technology Office
The Information Technology office manages and maintains the digital infrastructure, hardware, software, and networks that keep the organization running smoothly. From troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring cybersecurity to developing innovative solutions and providing user support. With a cloud-focused approach harnesses the power of cloud computing to revolutionize organizational operations.