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Criminal Investigator 1/2/3

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Breaux Bridge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

419-213560-KPG

Department

DPS-Office of State Police

Opening Date

10/03/2025

Closing Date

10/8/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

TheInsurance Fraud/Auto Theft (IFAT) Unit is responsible for investigating referrals of suspected fraudulent insurance acts; assisting federal and local law enforcement in the investigation of fraudulent insurance acts; cooperating with local prosecutors and the attorney general's office in the prosecution of fraudulent insurance acts; and promoting awareness of insurance fraud throughout the state. Additionally, the Unit is responsible for investigating individuals and illicit organizations involved in the theft of motor vehicles.

The Criminal Investigator position functions to conduct criminal, administrative, and regulatory investigations; and may conduct surveillance of known and suspected criminal targets for purposes of intelligence gathering and investigation.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=166960) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Investigates violations of Louisiana law, gathering evidence and documenting all activities associated with each investigation.

+ Conducts interviews and interrogations of witnesses, victims, and suspects in accordance with legal protocols and investigative best practices.

+ Prepares detailed investigative reports that summarize findings, support legal proceedings, and ensure accurate case documentation.

+ Analyzes and documents emerging crime trends to support proactive enforcement strategies and departmental planning.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This posting may be used to fill a probational appointment or job appointment.

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Criminal Investigator 1, Criminal Investigator 2, or Criminal Investigator 3, based on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Compensation:

Criminal Investigator 1 (PS-112)--Minimum Biweekly--$1,764.80

Criminal Investigator 2 (PS-113)--Minimum Biweekly--$1,888.00

Criminal Investigator 3 (PS-115)--Minimum Biweekly--$2,161.60

How to Apply:

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy. 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 testhere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/3147666/2100-protective-services-exam-pse) .

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above 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 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.

Applicants who arePOST-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.

The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

For more information, please contact:

Department of Public Safety

ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia

Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Fax: 225-925-3970

[email protected]

Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcript at the time of application. The equivalency evaluation and transcript can be attached to the electronic application, mailed, or faxed to (225) 925-3970.

Applications submitted without the above documents will not be considered.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us knowat that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation.

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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

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 athttps://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.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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

01

Are you currently Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified for the State of Louisiana?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you possess two (2) years of experience in law enforcement, investigatory work, or military intelligence work?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If you answered “yes” to the previous question, please provide date(s) and the agency where the one year of investigatory work as a commissioned law enforcement officer was performed.

04

Twelve (12) semester hours in a law enforcement or criminal justice field is one avenue for qualifying for this job. Have you successfully completed twelve (12) semester hours in a law enforcement of criminal justice field?

+ Yes

+ No

05

IMPORTANT: If you answered yes to the previous question, you must list each course below in order to receive credit. Courses not listed below will not be considered for credit. Transcripts WILL NOT be reviewed at this stage of the hiring process. You must list your courses even if you are a current state employee. For EACH course: Provide the course code and number (example: ACCT 1001) Provide the course name (example: intro to accounting) Provide the number of SEMESTER hours completed (if QUARTER, you must specify) (example: 3 hours) Provide the college/university/institution you successfully completed the course at (example: LSU) Example of an entry : ACCT 1001 - Intro to Accounting- 3 hours- LSU If you answered no to the previous question, simply type in N/A.

06

To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If you answered "No" to the above question, enter N/A.

08

Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

10

STOP: Previous state experience or other experience WILL NOT be researched at this stage of the hiring process. Information not present on the actual application will not be considered for qualifying purposes. Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add to your profile before submitting.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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