Criminal Investigator 2

At the LSP Criminal Investigation Division, our mission is to enforce all State criminal laws and statutes. The Division is responsible for detecting criminal activity and apprehending those committing crimes. The Division is comprised of Detectives and Narcotics Investigators.

We’re looking for a proven investigator to join our Criminal Investigations Division—a professional, pro-active 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. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist with narcotics investigations with the COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

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!

Job Duties:

As a Criminal Investigator 2, you will:

• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations 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.
• Investigations may include death investigations, financial crimes, homicides, in-custody deaths, missing persons, multi-level white collar crimes, public corruption, violent crimes, narcotic-related offenses and illicit activities related to the distribution of narcotics by individuals/drug-trafficking organizations.
• 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.
• 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:Classified-Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Criminal Investigator 2 (PS-113)

Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for the 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 current test scores can apply to take the test here.

Applicants who are POST-certifiedare exempt from taking the2100–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 encouragedto apply online.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes willnotbe 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
DPSEmployeeAdministration@la.gov