Criminal Investigator 1/2/3
About The Position
The Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigation Division investigates violations of state law and works to detect and deter criminal activity. The Division investigates law enforcement uses of force resulting in serious bodily injury or death, public corruption, interstate and dangerous fugitives, multi-jurisdictional felonies and violent crimes, and criminal enterprises involved in human trafficking and controlled-substance distribution. This vacancy is in the Office of State Police Criminal Investigative Division in Orleans Parish. The position may be filled at the Criminal Investigator 1, 2, or 3 level, and may be used for a probational or job appointment. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with adjustments at the LSP Commander's discretion. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience; minimum biweekly salaries are $1,764.80 for Criminal Investigator 1, $1,888.00 for Criminal Investigator 2, and $2,161.60 for Criminal Investigator 3.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience in law enforcement, investigatory work, or military intelligence work; or 12 hours of coursework in law enforcement or a criminal justice field.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Possess a current Louisiana driver's license.
- Be willing and able to attain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
- Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for the 2100–PSE (Protective Services Exam), unless exempt through current POST certification under Civil Service Rule 22.8(e). POST certification must not be suspended or subject to a pending revocation hearing.
- Candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background checks.
- Applicants are disqualified if convicted of a felony, if felony charges are included in pending indictments or bills of information, or if convicted within the past three years of hit and run or driving while intoxicated.
Responsibilities
- Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of state-law violations.
- Provide investigative and supportive assistance to federal, local, and state law enforcement agencies, and work with federal agents to enforce federal statutes.
- Investigate matters that may include deaths, financial crimes, homicides, in-custody deaths, missing persons, white-collar crimes, public corruption, violent crimes, narcotics offenses, sex trafficking, child exploitation, and drug-distribution activity.
- Develop information sources and manage confidential informants; conduct interviews, interrogations, and surveillance.
- Prepare and execute search, seizure, and arrest warrants; collect and document evidence; secure crime scenes; and help dismantle criminal enterprises.
- Prepare investigative reports and perform asset-seizure and investigative-expense tracking tasks.
- Coordinate with federal, local, and state prosecutors to prepare cases for trial; attend administrative and criminal proceedings to present evidence and provide truthful testimony.
- Attend professional and specialized training, seminars, and conferences; stay informed about crime trends, investigative strategies, and safety concerns; attend meetings with other LSP sections; maintain equipment under departmental policies; and support other LSP divisions and sections.
- Perform team leader duties as a subject matter expert and/or field training agent.
- Conduct undercover operations as needed to collect evidence, information, or criminal intelligence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
