Compliance Investigator 1/2/3/4

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At the Department of Public Safety (DPS), Public Safety Services (PSS), Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), we are driven by our mission to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. It is our privilege to serve the people of Louisiana with unwavering integrity, innovative solutions, and a deep commitment to equity. We are currently seeking a Compliance Investigator 1-4 to join our team. We are looking for someone who is proactive, people-focused and truly enjoys working collaboratively. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Communicating Effectively : The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Displaying Expertise : The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and from logical, well-supported conclusions. Preferred Competencies: Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit. Building Trust: The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes. Navigating Organizations: The ability to understand what an organization values, how it is structured, and how decisions are made to accomplish its goals. 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. Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities. If you're passionate about public service and eager to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from candidates who share our values and commitment to the communities we serve.

Requirements

Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR 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

Communicating Effectively
Displaying Expertise
Thinking Critically
Acting with Ethics and Integrity
Building Trust
Navigating Organizations
Following Policies and Procedures
Thinking Strategically

Responsibilities

Conducts in-depth investigations into potential violations of policy and procedure, rules, or statute by civilian employees.
Administers oaths to witnesses, receives statements and other evidence, and ensures the cooperation of PSS employees in such disciplinary investigations.
Assists the Office of Legal Affairs attorneys in composing written reports of investigations.
Assesses the credibility of witnesses and the weight of evidence in investigations, and assists in making findings of fact.
Assists attorneys by conducting investigations related to litigation matters handled by the Office of Legal Affairs.
Assists the Office of Legal Affairs and the Attorney General’s Office in collecting discoverable material for pending litigation.
Provides investigative support to the Louisiana State Police, Internal Affairs, regarding disciplinary matters referred to Internal Affairs regarding State Police Commission employees.
Assists PSS in gathering evidence and documentation to satisfy discovery requests for information or assist the State Attorney General's Office in gathering documentary evidence when the suit has been filed in District or Federal Court.