Criminal Investigator 1/2/3

<div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260722054554_LSP Badge.PNG" style="width: 474px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div><br><p style="margin: 5pt 0 10pt">At Louisiana State Police, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive law enforcement services.&nbsp; We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 5pt 0 10pt">We’re looking for a dedicated <strong>Criminal Investigator 1, 2, or 3</strong> to join our team who is ready to protect and serve with courage and commitment.&nbsp; In this role, you’ll provide the full range of police services, including enforcing laws, investigating crimes and accidents, and responding to emergencies.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 5pt 0 10pt">If you are committed to upholding the law, protecting others, and promoting a safer community for all, this is your chance to serve where public safety truly begins.</p><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Two years of experience in law enforcement, investigatory work or military intelligence work; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Twelve hours in law enforcement or a criminal justice field.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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.</span><p>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found <a target="_blank" href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=166960"><u>here</u></a>.</p><p style="margin: 5pt 0 10pt"><u><strong>Job Duties:</strong></u></p><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Investigates violations of state criminal laws, conducts administrative investigations, and investigations of regulatory violations enforced by the department through statute.</span></li><li><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Gathers evidence, prepares warrants, and effects arrests.</span></li><li><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Locates and interviews witnesses and testifies in court.</span></li><li><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Conducts undercover operations, assumes undercover roles, and conducts physical and technical surveillance.</span></li><li><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Prepares necessary reports on investigations.</span></li><li><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Makes physical arrests and transports fugitives.</span></li><li><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Performs background investigations.</span></li></ul><div style="margin: 5pt 0 10pt"><br><u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Position-Specific Details:&nbsp;</strong></u></div><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Location:&nbsp;</strong>This vacancy is located in the <strong style="font-weight: 700">Special Investigative Section</strong><strong style="font-weight: 700">&nbsp;</strong>the Office of State Police, located in <strong style="font-weight: 700">Orleans&nbsp;</strong><strong style="font-weight: 700">Parish</strong>.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Appointment Type</strong>: This job opportunity may be used to fill a probational appointment, job appointment, or promotional appointment.</p><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Career Progression:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">This position may be filled as a <strong style="font-weight: 700">Criminal Investigator</strong></span><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">&nbsp;1, 2, or 3.</strong><br><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Compensation:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">The compensation depends on qualifications and experience. &nbsp;The minimum bi-weekly salaries are below:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Criminal Investigator 1&nbsp;</strong>(PS-112)--$1,764.80</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Criminal Investigator 2&nbsp;</strong>(PS-113)--$1,888.00</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Criminal Investigator 3&nbsp;</strong>(PS-115)--$2,161.60</span></li></ul><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br></span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><em>Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. &nbsp;</em></span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know&nbsp;</span><u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">at that time&nbsp;</u><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">if you have a disability and need a special accommodation.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><em style="color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><br></em><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><u><strong style="font-weight: 700">How to Apply:</strong></u></span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for <strong style="font-weight: 700">2100–PSE (Protective Services Exam)&nbsp;</strong>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. &nbsp;Applicants <strong style="font-weight: 700">without&nbsp;</strong>a current test score can apply to take the test <a href="http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm?action=viewjob&amp;JobID=152095&amp;hit_count=Yes&amp;headerfooter=1&amp;promo=0&amp;transfer=0&amp;WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271%2E0%27%3E%3Cheader%2F%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND%5FKE" style="color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important"><span style="text-decoration: underline !important; color: rgba(38, 122, 144, 1)">here</span></a>.</p><br><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Applicants who are <strong style="font-weight: 700">POST-certified&nbsp;</strong>are exempt from taking the 2100–PSE (Protective Services Exam) in accordance to Civil Service Rule 22.8(e). &nbsp;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.</p><br><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important">link</a> 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. &nbsp;Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Interested applicants are <u>strongly encouraged&nbsp;</u>to apply online.</p><br><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">*</strong>Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). &nbsp;Resumes <u><strong style="font-weight: 700">will not</strong>&nbsp;</u>be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. &nbsp;Applications may be rejected if incomplete.</p><br><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s).</p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.</strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><span style="color: inherit">For more information, please contact:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Department of Public Safety<br>ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia<br>P.O. BOX 66614<br>Baton Rouge, LA &nbsp;70896<br>Fax: &nbsp;225-925-3970<br><a>[email protected]</a>&nbsp;</p>