Criminal Investigator 3

State of Louisiana • Houma, LA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is responsible for investigating criminal activity in the State of Louisiana. CID is comprised of both Detectives and Narcotics investigators. CID operates in three (3) Regions throughout the state, which follow the same geographical lines as the Patrol Regions. In addition to the CID Headquarters, several field offices are maintained in strategic locations throughout the state. 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.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in investigatory work while employed as a commissioned law enforcement officer plus one of the following: Two years of experience in law enforcement, investigatory work or military intelligence work; OR Twelve hours in law enforcement or a criminal justice field.
• 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.
• Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for 2100–PSE (Protective Services Exam) in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s).

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who are POST-certified are exempt from taking the 2100–PSE (Protective Services Exam) in accordance with Civil Service Rule 22.8(e). The applicant’s POST certification shall not be under suspension or pending a revocation hearing.

Responsibilities

• Investigates violations of state criminal laws, conducts administrative investigations and investigations of regulatory violations enforced by the department through statute.
• Gathers evidence, prepares warrants, and effects arrests.
• Locates and interviews witnesses and testifies in court.
• Conducts undercover operations, assumes undercover roles, and conducts physical and technical surveillance.
• Prepares necessary reports on investigations.
• Makes physical arrests and transports fugitives.
• Performs background investigations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed