Criminal Investigator 3

The Troopers and Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) Criminal Investigator III position falls within the Support Section of the Louisiana State Police. More specifically, the position is contained within the Training Academy under the supervision of the TEAP Lieutenant/Program Director. TEAP is a specialized team focused on providing peer support, critical incident stress management (CISM), and mental health resources to law enforcement and first responders. It emphasizes suicide intervention, training for personnel, and specialized support, distinguishing it from operational policing units. The TEAP Criminal Investigator 3 provides statewide support for the Troopers and Employees Assistance Program by assisting the Program Director with mental health and wellness initiatives, training, and logistical coordination. This role involves responding to high-profile investigations involving department personnel to identify those in need of support, while also managing data collection, fundraising through grants, and program quality control.

Selected Preferred Competencies:

Leading Change:

The ability to lead people through change by setting a focused direction, building trust, addressing concerns, and supporting lasting results.

Leading Effective Teams:

The ability to build, guide, and motivate teams to achieve goals through collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose.

Managing Projects:

The ability to plan, implement, and close out project initiatives by coordinating people, resources, and timelines to achieve defined outcomes. Two years of experience in investigato ry 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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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 official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

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.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

This position is a Probational, Promotional or Job Appointment.

Career Progression:

This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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. • Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Department of Public Safety ATTN:

Human Resources/Genae' Flowers

P.O. BOX 66614

Baton Rouge, LA. 70896

Email:

genae.flowers@la.gov