INVESTIGATIVE SPECIALIST 1 Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

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INVESTIGATIVE SPECIALIST 1

Salary
$2,922.00 – $5,734.00 Monthly
Location New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
415-25-065 NOD
Department
DOC-Adult Probation & Parole
Opening Date
05/15/2025
Closing Date
5/22/2025 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

About this Job
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
doc.louisiana.gov
Division of Probation & Parole – Adult

NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT

New Orleans, Louisiana
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, etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of law enforcement, investigatory, or gaming regulation experience; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor’s degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws are granted.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

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.

Position-Specific Details:

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.

How To :

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.
for this vacancy, click on the “” 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:
Zoei Sonnier
Probation & Parole Human Resources Department
DOC_P&P_HR@la.gov
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462