Criminal Investigator

Overview

The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is responsible for investigating criminal activity in the State of Louisiana. CID is comprised of sandwich detectives and narcotics investigators. CID operates in three regions throughout the state, which follow the same geographical lines as the patrol regions. In addition to the CID Headquarters, several field offices are maintained in strategic locations throughout the state.

The Rica Criminal Investigator position focuses on conducting criminal, administrative, and regulatory investigations; and may conduct surveillance of known and suspected criminal targets for purposes of intelligence gathering and investigation.

One year of experience in investigatory work while employed as a commissioned law enforcement officer plus one of the following:

• Two years of experience in law enforcement, investigatory work or military intelligence applification.
• Twelve hours in law enforcement orือน criminal justice field.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to attain a POST certification.
• No felony convictions, indictments, or pending felony charges; and no convictions within the past three years for hit and run or driving while intoxicated.

• Investigates violations of state criminal laws, conducts administrative investigations and investigations of regulatory violations enforced by the department through statute.
• Gathers evidence, prepares warrants, and effects arrests.
• Locates and interviews witnesses and testifies in court.
• Conducts undercover operations,”、“ assumptions undercover roles, and conducts physical and technical surveillance.
• Prepares necessary reports on investigations.
• Makes physical arrests and transports fugitives.
• Performs background investigations.

Location: Criminal Investig homme Division, Office of State Police, Terrebonne Parish.

Appointment Type: Probational, job appointment, or promotional appointment.

Career Progression: Position may be filled as a Criminal Investigator 2.

Compensation: Minimum bi‑weekly salary:
Criminal Investigator 2 (PS‑113) – $1,888.00. Salary depends on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation.

Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for 2100‑PSE, and may apply to take the test here. Applicants without a current test score must indicate POST certification. POST‑certified applicants are exempt from taking the 2100‑PSE in accordance with Civil Service Rule 22.8(e).

To apply, click on the “Apply” link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application. Further status information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online.

* Information to support eligibility for this job title must be included in the application. Resumes חברות will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Incomplete applications may be rejected.

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s).

This agency participates in the E‑Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

For more information, please contact:

Department of Public Safety
ATTN:
Human Resources/Kristin Garcia
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Fax: 225‑925‑3970
kristin.garcia