Criminal Investigator 4

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a highly skilled, detail-driven Criminal Investigator 4 to lead the Internal Affairs Division and serve as the agency’s senior authority on internal investigations and employee integrity. This executive-level role is ideal for a seasoned investigator who excels in managing complex cases, supervising investigative staff, and ensuring accountability across a statewide system. As the Criminal Investigator 4, you will oversee all Internal Affairs operations, direct sensitive administrative investigations, manage criminal background checks, and ensure investigative activities meet legal, ethical, and professional standards. You’ll supervise lower-level investigators, provide expert guidance to executive leadership, and help shape policies related to investigations, ethics, and organizational risk. Your work will directly support transparency, integrity, and the overall credibility of agency operations. If you’re a confident leader with strong investigative instincts, exceptional judgment, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of accountability, this role offers a powerful opportunity to make a statewide impact.

Requirements

Three years of experience in investigatory work while employed as a commissioned law enforcement officer
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.
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in law enforcement, investigatory work or military intelligence work

Responsibilities

Leads Internal Affairs operations — manages the Internal Affairs Division, sets investigative priorities, assigns cases, and ensures timely, thorough, policy-compliant investigations.
Conducts high-level administrative investigations — oversees complex, sensitive cases involving employee misconduct, abuse, fraud, or criminal activity, ensuring legal sufficiency and accuracy.
Oversees statewide background checks — manages criminal background checks for employees, applicants, contractors, and volunteers; evaluates results and advises leadership on suitability.
Supervises investigative staff — provides direction, mentorship, performance evaluations, and ensures investigators maintain required certifications and investigative competencies.
Advises executive leadership — serves as subject matter expert to the Deputy Secretary, prepares briefings, and supports policy development related to investigations, ethics, and accountability.
Ensures compliance & documentation — reviews investigative reports, maintains Internal Affairs personnel records, and ensures adherence to laws, policies, and audit standards.
Coordinates with external agencies — collaborates with law enforcement, prosecutors, inspectors general, and other partners on investigative matters.