Criminal Investigator 1/2/3 DPS-Office of State Police Baton Rouge, LA Job Details $1,764.80 - $2,161.60 a month 18 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Driver's License Driving Full Job Description Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 419-223751-KPG Department DPS-Office of State Police Opening Date 07/22/2026 Closing Date 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job At Louisiana State Police, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive law enforcement services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. We're looking for a dedicated Criminal Investigator 1, 2, or 3 to join our team who is ready to protect and serve with courage and commitment. In this role, you'll provide the full range of police services, including enforcing laws, investigating crimes and accidents, and responding to emergencies. If you are committed to upholding the law, protecting others, and promoting a safer community for all, this is your chance to serve where public safety truly begins. Minimum Qualifications 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. 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:

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:

Location:

This vacancy is located in the Special Investigative Section the Office of State Police, located in Orleans Parish .

Appointment Type :

This job opportunity may be used to fill a probational appointment, job appointment, or promotional appointment.

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a Criminal Investigator 1, 2, or 3.

Compensation:

The compensation depends on qualifications and experience. The minimum bi-weekly salaries are below: Criminal Investigator 1 (PS-112)-$1,764.80 Criminal Investigator 2 (PS-113)-$1,888.00 Criminal Investigator 3 (PS-115)-$2,161.60 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation. How to

Apply:

Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for 2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam) in order to be considered for this vacancy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test here. Applicants who are POST-certified are exempt from taking the 2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam) in accordance to Civil Service Rule 22.8(e). The applicant's POST certification shall not be under suspension or pending a revocation hearing. You must indicate this on this job application or through the questions attached to this application. 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. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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. All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s). This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. For more information, please contact:

Department of Public Safety ATTN:

Human Resources/Kristin Garcia

P.O. BOX 66614

Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Fax:

225-925-3970 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others