Criminal Investigator 1/2/3

Criminal Investigators in the Gaming Enforcement Division are responsible for licensing and permitting casino employees, video poker establishments, and technicians. The Criminal Investigator will conduct background investigations, interviews of applicants, administrative investigations of casinos and casino employees, and will be the point of contact for casino human resources, among other tasks. Criminal Investigators are part of the regulatory process for casinos and video poker for the Louisiana State Police.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies

Selected Preferred 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

Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.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.

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

Job Duties

• Review all applicable Gaming laws and regulations and develop a firm understanding of them.
• Conduct detailed and thorough reviews of application packets.
• Conduct background investigations on applicants.
• Ensure database entries stay accurate.
• Conduct inspections in Video Poker Establishments

Position-Specific Details

Location: This vacancy is located in the Criminal Investigative Division of the Office of State Police, located in East Baton Rouge Parish.

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.

How to Apply

Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for 2100–PSE (Protective Services Exam) 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 current test scores 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 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: 225-925-3970
Email: DPSEmployeeAdministration@la.gov