Administrative Program Specialist A

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana State Police Investigative Support Section (ISS) has a vacancy for an Administrative Program Specialist-A. LSP ISS serves to provide personnel, analytical, and technical support for criminal investigations for law enforcement throughout the state. It is comprised of the Louisiana State Analytical and Fusion Exchange (LA-SAFE), the Louisiana Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children, and the Cyber Crime Unit. It also houses the program coordinators for troopers and investigators who conduct human trafficking, child exploitation, insurance fraud, and digital forensics investigations. This Administrative Program Specialist-A position serves both administrative and program functions within LSP ISS. Duties include serving as a confidential assistant to the ISS Commander, coordinating ISS personnel matters with Human Resources and Civil Service, organizing various written agreements with other law enforcement agencies, assisting the Commander and section leaders with visibility and implementation of program goals, and other miscellaneous administrative duties.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in administrative services
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field
• A bachelor's degree
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Nice To Haves

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
• Managing Programs: The ability to plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate programs to achieve strategic objectives and long-term outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage administrative operations for the Investigative Support Section
• Assist the ISS Commander as Executive Assistant with various internal and legislative committee duties
• Prepare, review, and coordinate timely submission of correspondence, statistical reports, and special requests
• Manage MOUs, timekeeping, and other administrative duties for the unit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level