Investigative Specialist

Overview

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services Division of Probation & Parole – Adult Headquarters

Baton Rouge, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. The Division of Probation and Parole consists of 21 District Offices and 3 Regional Offices throughout the State of Louisiana and is responsible for the supervision of more than 57,000 offenders.

This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

This position serves as an assistant to Probation and Parole Officer 1, 2, 3 and P&P Specialist and it may be utilized in all 21 district offices of the Division of Probation and Parole.

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternate work schedules. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s may be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
• Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

Three years of law enforcement, investigatory, or gaming regulation experience; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws are granted. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Requests, receives, compiles, and disseminates criminal intelligence data.
• Completes routine field requests and gains proficiency in research, analytical, and system retrieval skills.
• Assists an Investigative Specialist 2 or 3 in complex criminal investigations.
• Performs background investigations of all applicants seeking approval by the Office of State Police, Gaming Enforcement Section and the Louisiana Gaming Control Board including gaming entities, employees, vendors, suppliers, etc.
• Performs inspections of gaming operations and investigations into violations of statutes and administrative rules.
• Performs review and analysis of contractual agreements and other legal documents involving applicants and approved persons and/or entities to include gaming internal control documents, management agreements, etc.
• Conducts audits on Licensee gaming operators, employees, and vendor records.
• Probation and Parole Officer 1, 2, 3, P&P Specialist and Administrative Program Managers.