Job Description

Posting number: 419-227177-KPG

Department: DPS-Office of State Police

Job classification: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Telecommunications, Law Enforcement, Investigative, Miscellaneous, Records Management

Summary

At the LSP Criminal Investigation Division, our mission is to enforce all State criminal laws and statutes. The Division is responsible for the detection of criminal activity and for the apprehension of those committing crimes. The Division is comprised of Detectives, Organized Crime, Insurance Fraud, Special Victims, and Criminal Intelligence Investigators.

We’re looking for a proven investigator to join our Criminal Investigations Division—a professional, proactive team, working not only to detect, but deter criminal activity. Our Division conducts investigations related to law enforcement agency uses of force resulting in serious bodily injury or death, public corruption, interstate and/or dangerous fugitives, multi-jurisdictional felonies and violent crimes, and criminal enterprises trafficking controlled substances.

If you are driven to work with a professional criminal investigative team and you possess the desire to serve your community, this could be the opportunity for you!

Examples of duties

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 work; OR

Twelve hours in law enforcement or a criminal justice field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.

Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

An applicant will be disqualified if he or she has been convicted of a felony or if there are any indictments or bills of information pending against him or her in which felony charges are included; or if he or she has been convicted within the past three years of hit and run or driving while intoxicated.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

As a Criminal Intelligence Criminal Investigator 2, you will:

• Conduct complex and advanced investigations that are sensitive in nature related to violations of state law; provide investigative and supportive assistance to federal, local, and state law enforcement agencies; and work with federal agents to enforce federal statutes.
• Assignments may include collecting, evaluating, documenting, and disseminating criminal intelligence concerning known or suspected criminal violators, groups, organizations, and emerging threats in support of intelligence-led policing.
• Investigators may conduct or assist with investigations involving organized criminal groups, homegrown violent extremists, terrorism-related concerns, public disorder, traveling criminals, threats to public officials and law enforcement, public corruption, and special investigations.
• Investigators may provide intelligence and operational support during significant events, mass gatherings, school threats, critical infrastructure incidents, and dignitary protection details. Duties may include threat assessments, surveillance, counter-surveillance, open-source research, and intelligence gathering.
• Related duties may include developing sources of information; management of confidential informants; interview and interrogation; surveillance; preparation and execution of search/seizure/arrest warrants; collection/documentation of evidence; securing crime scenes; dismantling of criminal enterprises; preparation of criminal investigative reports; asset seizure and investigative expense tasks/tracking.
• Coordinate with federal, local, and state prosecutors to prepare cases pending trial; attend all administrative and criminal proceedings to present evidence and give accurate and truthful testimony of matters under judicial review.
• Coordinate with LA-SAFE, other LSP sections, and federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to exchange criminal intelligence and provide investigative support. Assist with intelligence products such as situational awareness bulletins, officer safety bulletins, BOLOs, and investigative workups.
• Attend ongoing professional/specialized training, seminars, and conferences related to criminal investigations; stay abreast of emerging crime trends, strategies, and safety concerns; attend meetings with other LSP sections; maintain equipment per departmental policies; and provide investigative support for other LSP Divisions and Sections.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a job appointment, probational, or promotional.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with adjustment at the discretion of the LSP Commander.

Location: This vacancy is located in the Criminal Investigation Division-District 2 in the Office of State Police located in St. Martin Parish.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. This position is in the PS pay schedule, starting at $49,088.00/yr.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

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.

To apply for this vacancy, 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 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.

*Information to support your eligibility for the position 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.

Contact Information:

Department of Public Safety

ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia

P.O. BOX 66614

Baton Rouge, LA. 70896

Email:DPSEmployeeAdministration@la.gov