Job Description

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

419-214375-JAS

Department

DPS-Office of State Police

Opening Date

10/31/2025

Closing Date

11/7/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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This vacancy is located in the Office of State Police- Crisis Response/K9 Unit and may be domiciled within any parish statewide as needed. This position may be used to fill a probational appointment or job appointment.


This position will require primarily a day shift, Monday-Friday. Nights and weekends will be worked when needed. This is a law enforcement position in which the incumbent is charged with the duties of a State Police Investigator 2 serving as a K9 handler and operations assistant for the Louisiana State Police K9 Unit. This position reports to the LSP K9 Sergeant and is responsible for working with the Force Investigation Unit on investigating K9 uses of force, working with the Bureau of Investigation on narcotics investigations, working with the Emergency Services Unit and BOI on explosives related investigations, working as an LSP K9 handler, working with LSP SWAT K9's, assisting with K9 training and providing logistical support for all of the LSP K9 teams. The incumbent will have to attend a certified K9 Trainer's Course, typically a minimum of twelve weeks, at an out-of-state K9 training facility.


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. If you are driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact--this could be the opportunity for you!

Minimum Qualifications

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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

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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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As a Criminal Investigator 1/2, you will be instrumental in delivering a streamlined and engaging hiring experience for both candidates and hiring managers. In this role, you will:

Work with the Force Investigation Unit on the investigation of on-scene and/or post-scene analysis of LSP K9 apprehensions/Uses of Force Conducting investigations in support of the mission of the Bureau of Investigation and the Emergency Services Unit concerning narcotics and explosives Writing search warrants, arrest reports, and documenting K9 activities Work with the LSP SWAT team on scene with K9 deployments of wanted criminals Work as a K9 Handler in the field: narcotics, bomb, patrol/apprehension Coordinate and instruct at monthly K9 training sessions and handler courses with all of the LSP K9 teams throughout the state Fix operational problems with LSP K9s through hands-on training Assist the K9 Sergeant with logistical support for the unit

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational Appointment or Job Appointment

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a Criminal Investigator 1/2

Compensation:

Depending on qualifications

Work Schedule:

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Nights and weekends will be worked when needed

Compensation:

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the

2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE)

to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here.


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 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.

Applicants who are POST-certifiedare 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Joel Sunsin
Human Resources Analyst
P.O. Box 66614 Baton Rouge, LA 70896


Office: (225)925-6068

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