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LA State Board-Medical Examiners

Compliance Investigator 1-3 (CPG)

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A Surveillance Officer or Investigator uses surveillance tools and techniques to investigate a case for a private client. May follow an individual or watch a home or office site and use cameras, binoculars or GPS technology for surveillance

$45,247 / year median in Louisiana

-4% projected decline

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Salary $2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 223747 Department LA State Board-Medical Examiners Opening Date 07/21/2026 Closing Date 8/1/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners is to protect and improve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana through licensing, regulation, research, and discipline of physicians and allied health professionals in a manner that protects the rights and privileges of the licensees.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES
Acting with
Ethics and Integrity:
Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
Building and Supporting Teams:
Works well with others, contributes consistently, and supports the team.
Communicating Effectively:
Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.
Following Policies and Procedures:
Applies and explains policies accurately, adapts in routine cases, and helps improve procedures.
Learning Actively:
Sets learning goals, applies new skills, uses feedback, and contributes to shared learning.
Using Data:
Collects accurate data, finds patterns, shares insights clearly, and uses data to make informed, ethical decisions. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses; 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. 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:
Process Complaints and Conducting Investigations:
Receives, reviews, and evaluates written and oral complaints from the public filed against Licensees, or from other sources of information (BAD AR Reports, NPDB Repo11s, LSP Anest Reports, US DOJ Press Releases, Public new stories, Malpractice Reports, etc) which indicate a Board licensee may have violated a State/Federal law and/or the Boards Rules and Regulations. Researches a variety of internal and external records, to include State and Federal Laws and Board Regulations related to specific investigative case issues. Develop investigative plans for each case which may include preparing written communications; obtaining and reviewing complex medical records; reviewing malpractice or criminal legal documentation; interviewing licensees, complainants, or other pailies; and preparing detailed reports of investigative findings. Routinely collaborate investigative effo1is with the Director of Investigations, other Board staff, licensees, and outside legal counsels. Prepare Investigative finding for monthly Board meetings as necessary and testifying at Board meeting/hearings as requested.
Additional specific areas of responsibilities:
Receive complaint filings, initiate processing and opening of investigations in computer, and prepare investigative file. Responsible for Long-term monitoring matters, to include scheduled running of prescription monitoring program searches for violations.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Probational - up to 24 months
Career Progression:
This position does participate in a Career Progression Group, it may be filled as a Compliance Investigator 1,2, or 3.
Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualification 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 or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. •Resumes
WILL NOT
be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.• For further information about this vacancy contact: Theresa Warren Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (504)356-4253 twarren@lsbme.la.gov 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