Criminal Investigator 4

Criminal Investigators in the Gaming Enforcement Division are responsible for licensing and permitting casino employees, video poker establishments, and technicians. The Criminal Investigator will investigate criminal or administrative complaints, review and correct reports, and assist other field offices and/or outside agencies. Criminal Investigators are part of the regulatory process for online betting, casinos, and video poker for the Louisiana State Police.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies

Selected Preferred Competencies

Accepting Direction-The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Building and Supporting Teams-The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

Communicating Effectively-The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Following Policies and Procedures-The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Making Accurate Judgements-The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

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

Job Duties

• Supervise criminal investigators with assigned investigations and administrative assignments.
• Perform case reviews to ensure proper investigative techniques are employed.
• Review and correct investigative and administrative reports.
• Conduct and investigate all criminal complaints arising from mobile sports wagering.
• Evaluate all new sports wagering catalog requests or integrity concerns.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Classified-Probational or Job Appointment

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8 Hour Days, 7 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: This vacancy is located in the Gaming Enforcement Division in the Office of State Police, located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression and will be filled as a Criminal Investigator 4.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required 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.

Contact Information

Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia

P.O. BOX 66614

Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Email:DPSEmployeeAdministration@la.gov