Criminal Investigator

This Criminal Investigator position is located with the Special Investigations Unit with the Special Investigations Section of the Office of State Police. Candidate must be P.O.S.T. certified in Louisiana.

As part of the Special Investigations Unit, the focus of this position will rescue and seek justice for the victims of crimes involving the exploitation of children and the trafficking of humans for sex or labor through investigative partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and through public education.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• 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, assumes undercover roles, and conducts physical and technical surveillance.
• Prepares necessary reports on investigations.
• Makes physical arrests and transports fugitives.
• Performs background investigations.

Location: This vacancy is located in the Special Investigative Section of the Office of State Police, located in Bossier Parish
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Appointment Type: This job opportunity may be used to fill a probational appointment, job appointment, or promotional appointment.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Criminal Investigator 1, 2, or 3.

Compensation: The compensation depends on qualifications and experience. The minimum bi-weekly salaries are below:

• Criminal Investigator 1 (PS-112) – $1,764.80
• Criminal Investigator 2 (PS-113) – $1,888.00
• Criminal Investigator 3 (PS-115) – $2,161.60

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 (Protective Services Exam) in order to be considered for this vacancy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test here.

Applicants who are POST-certified are exempt from taking the 2100–PSE (Protective Services Exam) in accordance to Civil Service Rule 22.8(e). The applicant’s POST certification shall not be under suspension or pending a revocation hearing. You must indicate this on this job application or through the questions attached to this application.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above 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 to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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:
kristin.garcia