Job Description

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Lafayette, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

419-214499-KPG

Department

DPS-Office of State Police

Opening Date

11/03/2025

Closing Date

11/8/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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The mission of the Louisiana State Police is to provide an independent, merit-based, system to empower the State of Louisiana to recruit, develop, and retain a state police force with the highest level of professionalism and proactive engagement in providing service to and protection of Louisiana's citizens and visitors.



The Investigative Specialist's primary responsibility is to conduct detailed research and analysis of criminal intelligence and investigative information related to ongoing criminal investigations and law enforcement operations.

Core Values

At our core, we are guided by a set of unwavering values that shape our actions, decisions, and relationships. These values define who we are, how we operate, and what we aspire to achieve.

Selected Core Competencies:

Making Accurate Judgments:

The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

Thinking Critically

: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

Using Data

: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

Selected Preferred Competencies:

Accepting Direction:

The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

Acting with Ethics and Integrity:

The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.

Adapting to Change:

The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.

Following Policies and Procedures:

The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

Thinking Strategically:

The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

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Three years of law enforcement, investigatory, or gaming regulation experience; 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.



NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws are granted.

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:

Each Investigative Specialist must have awareness in areas of concern to the State Police, including: highway drug interdiction, fugitive apprehension, legalized gaming, illegal gambling, narcotics trafficking and distribution; traditional organized crime; Asian organized crime; Russian organized crime; motorcycle gangs; street gangs; domestic terrorism; international terrorism and environmental crimes.


Utilizing this knowledge, analysts will be called upon daily in the following capacities: perform as analysts and aid investigators in the collection, compilation, and analysis of case-specific intelligence or criminal investigative reports containing confidential information in highly sophisticated and complete criminal investigations, and recommend case-specific investigative directions.


Researches and analyzes intelligence or investigative reports, public documents, and departmental and commercial databases, then disseminates time-sensitive information vital to officer and public safety to investigators, road personnel, and management personnel.


Conducts general background investigations on persons and/or businesses applying for gaming licenses within the State.


Acts as an affiliate between the Louisiana State Police and other state, local, and federal law enforcement and criminal justice agencies by providing tactical and strategic analytical support.


-Provides analytical support to local, state, and federal agencies investigating violent crimes, money laundering, narcotics crime,s and missing and/or exploited children.


Position-Specific Details:

Career Progression

: This posting may be filled as an Investigative Specialist 1 or 2

Appointment Type

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

Compensation:

Investigative Specialist 1 (AS-612)--$1,348.80/biweekly
Investigative Specialist 2 (AS-613)--$1,443.20/bi-weekly

Location

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Investigative Support Section

in the Office of State Police, located in

East Baton Rouge Parish

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This section comprises the two following units/programs:

Louisiana State Analytical & Fusion Exchange (LA-SAFE)
The mission of the Louisiana State Analytical & Fusion Exchange (LA-SAFE) is to support public safety and homeland security in an all-crimes/all-hazards environment and to support federal, state, and local agencies by collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information and intelligence data regarding criminal and terrorist activity.

Criminal Intelligence Unit
It shall be the mission of the Louisiana State Police Criminal Intelligence Unit to collect, evaluate, and disseminate information on known or suspected criminal violators, groups, or organizations for analytical exploitation by the Investigative Support Unit. LA-SAFE will provide the department, other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies with timely information regarding matters directly or indirectly affecting the safety and security of the people in the state. The Criminal Intelligence Unit shall only collect and retain information which is directly related to a legitimate law enforcement purpose. The activities of this unit shall not interfere with the exercise of constitutionally guaranteed rights and privileges of individuals.

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.

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

kristin.garcia@la.gov

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

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