Job Description

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

418-215488-KB

Department

DPS-Office of Management & Finance

Opening Date

12/05/2025

Closing Date

12/19/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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The Mission of the

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services

is to provide safety services to both the citizens of the state and visitors to the state of Louisiana by upholding and enforcing the laws, administering regulatory programs, managing records, educating the public, and managing emergencies, both directly and through interaction with other agencies. To be an organization that makes a difference, achieves excellence, and a position of leadership. To act with integrity and professionalism, maintaining an environment that is responsive to the needs of our personnel and the community. To provide essential public safety services efficiently and effectively through education, prevention, and the use of technology.



The

Internal Audit Division

provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the department's operations. Internal Audit helps the department accomplish its mission by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.

Minimum Qualifications

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Three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR



Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR



A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR



A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR



A bachelor's degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation; OR



An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR



A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.



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

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

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:

Responsible for conducting operational, compliance, and financial audits of all offices within the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services. Conducts audit procedures to assess the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations. Works in various capacities as a lead auditor, support auditor, and trainer. Learns and understands the departments' operations, management's objectives, policies, and procedures, and relevant state and federal statutes. Develops audit programs based on an understanding of risks and key control points of the system. Prepares audit reports including summaries, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.


Position-Specific Information:

Appointment Type:

Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment.

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as an Auditor 1, 2, or 3.

Location:

This vacancy is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The bi-weekly rate for this position is as follows:

Auditor 1 (AS614) - $1,544.00

Auditor 2 (AS615) - $1,652.00

Auditor 3 (AS 617) - $1,892.00

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score

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.



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.


The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide .

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Department of Public Safety

ATTN: Human Resources/Katy Bradley

P.O. BOX 66614

Baton Rouge, LA. 70896

Email: katy.bradley@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