INVESTIGATIVE SPECIALIST 1

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

Division of Probation & Parole – Adult

NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT

New Orleans, Louisiana

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT

or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE

OF LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT (State Employee)

This position may be filled as:

• DETAIL: The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT: Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.
• TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT: This position may be filled by temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues. 
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, work from home, etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s or work from home MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. 
• Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches. 
• Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

Exams and License Requirements

• No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. 
• Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. 

• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
• Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
• To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. 

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.  

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Laura Guillory or Zoei Sonnier

Probation & Parole Human Resources Department

DOC_P&P_HR@la.gov

Function of Work:
To support local, state, and federal criminal investigations by providing accurate, concise, and complete analysis of diversified criminal intelligence data in a timely manner which involves recording, evaluating, and classifying this data for retrieval purposes. To perform investigative work related to Gaming Operations.

Level of Work:
Entry.

Supervision Received:
General from the Investigative Specialist Supervisor or other supervisory personnel.

Supervision Exercised:
May have functional supervision over industry employees.

Location of Work:
Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Office of State Police.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Investigative Specialist 2 by the presence of performing routine, but highly technical, analytical tasks.Requests, receives, compiles, and disseminates criminal intelligence data.

Completes routine field requests and gains proficiency in research, analytical, and system retrieval skills.

Assists an Investigative Specialist 2 or 3 in complex criminal investigations.

Performs background investigations of all applicants seeking approval by the Office of State Police, Gaming Enforcement Section and the Louisiana Gaming Control Board including gaming entities, employees, vendors, suppliers, etc.

Performs inspections of gaming operations and investigations into violations of statutes and administrative rules.

Performs review and analysis of contractual agreements and other legal documents involving applicants and approved persons and/or entities to include gaming internal control documents, management agreements, etc.

Conducts audits on Licensee gaming operators, employees, and vendor records.

Salary : $2,784 - $5,460