Posting number: 419-227939-KPG
Department: DPS-Office of State Police
Job classification: INVESTIGATIVE SPECIALIST 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Telecommunications, Law Enforcement, Investigative, Miscellaneous, Customer Service, Records Management, Audit
As an Investigative Specialist in the Gaming Enforcement Division, you will play a vital role in licensing and permitting casino employees as well as video poker establishments, including technicians. The key role of an Investigative Specialist is to conduct background investigations, interviews of applicants, as well as performing administrative investigations of casinos and their employees.
You will also serve as the primary point of contact for human resources within casinos, ensuring effective communication and regulatory compliance, among other tasks. This position is integral to the oversight process managed by the Louisiana State Police, contributing to the integrity and accountability of the gaming industry. We seek detail-oriented candidates who possess strong analytical skills and have a commitment to upholding regulatory standards.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one’s actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions
Managing Projects: The ability to plan, implement, and close out project initiatives by coordinating people, resources, and timelines to achieve defined outcomes.
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.
Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Investigative Specialist 1, 2, or 3.
Work Schedule: The primary work schedule for this position will be 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 pm. This position is located in Calcasieu Parish.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Email:DPSEmployeeAdministration@la.gov
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