Criminal Investigator 1/2/3
Job details
- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $45,888 - $92,856/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
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.Position Duties
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.
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Other Qualifications
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
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: [email protected]
Benefits
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- I avoid teamwork, create conflict, or don’t contribute.
- I contribute to team efforts with encouragement and guidance.
- I work well with others, contribute consistently, and support the team.
- I unite teams, build trust, and help others work through conflict.
- I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
- I try to weigh options but struggle when there’s uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
- I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
- I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.
- I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
- I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
- I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
- I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.
- I don’t connect my actions to long-term goals and have trouble anticipating outcomes or using evidence.
- I mostly focus on immediate needs and have limited awareness of trends, risks, or stakeholder perspectives.
- I align my actions with long-term goals and consider trends, evidence, and stakeholder needs when making decisions.
- I anticipate future risks and opportunities and shape long-term strategies by integrating trends, diverse perspectives, and long-term priorities.
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm