Criminal Investigator 2
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Job summary
Louisiana State Police is seeking an experienced investigator to join the Criminal Investigation Division in St. Martin Parish.
The role involves enforcing state laws, conducting complex investigations, and coordinating with prosecutors while supporting federal, state, and local partners. The position offers a 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule, with duties spanning threat assessments, intelligence gathering, and management of confidential informants.
Qualifications
- One year of investigatory experience while a commissioned law enforcement officer, plus advanced options: two years in law enforcement/investigatory work or twelve hours in law enforcement or criminal justice.
Responsibilities
- Conduct complex investigations related to state law; assist federal, local, and state agencies; collaborate with federal agents.
- Collect, evaluate, and disseminate criminal intelligence on known/suspected offenders and threats to support intelligence‑led policing.
- Investigate organized crime, public corruption, terrorism‑related concerns, and other major crimes; participate in threat assessments and open‑source research.
- Prepare and execute search/seizure/arrest warrants; collect, document, and secure evidence at crime scenes.
- Coordinate with prosecutors to prepare cases; testify accurately in judicial proceedings.
- Exchange intelligence with LA-SAFE and other partners; produce situational awareness bulletins and BOLOs.
- Attend professional training and meetings; maintain equipment and provide investigative support for other divisions.
Skills
Job description
At the LSP Criminal Investigation Division, our mission is to enforce all State criminal laws and statutes. The Division is responsible for the detection of criminal activity and for the apprehension of those committing crimes. The Division is comprised of Detectives, Organized Crime, Insurance Fraud, Special Victims, and Criminal Intelligence Investigators.
At the LSP Criminal Investigation Division, our mission is to enforce all State criminal laws and statutes. The Division is responsible for the detection of criminal activity and for the apprehension of those committing crimes. The Division is comprised of Detectives, Organized Crime, Insurance Fraud, Special Victims, and Criminal Intelligence Investigators. We’re looking for a proven investigator to join our Criminal Investigations Division—a professional, proactive team, working not only to detect, but deter criminal activity. Our Division conducts investigations related to law enforcement agency uses of force resulting in serious bodily injury or death, public corruption, interstate and/or dangerous fugitives, multi‑jurisdictional felonies and violent crimes, and criminal enterprises trafficking controlled substances. If you are driven to work with a professional criminal investigative team and you possess the desire to serve your community, this could be the opportunity for you!
One year of experience in investigatory work while employed as a commissioned law enforcement officer plus one of the following:
- Two years of experience in law enforcement, investigatory work or military intelligence work; OR
- Twelve hours in law enforcement or a criminal justice field.
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.
- Conduct complex and advanced investigations that are sensitive in nature related to violations of state law; provide investigative and supportive assistance to federal, local, and state law enforcement agencies; and work with federal agents to enforce federal statutes.
- Assignments may include collecting, evaluating, documenting, and disseminating criminal intelligence concerning known or suspected criminal violators, groups, organizations, and emerging threats in support of intelligence‑led policing.
- Investigators may conduct or assist with investigations involving organized criminal groups, homegrown violent extremists, terrorism‑related concerns, public disorder, traveling criminals, threats to public officials and law enforcement, public corruption, and special investigations.
- Investigators may provide intelligence and operational support during significant events, mass gatherings, school threats, critical infrastructure incidents, and dignitary protection details. Duties may include threat assessments, surveillance, counter‑surveillance, open‑source research, and intelligence gathering.
- Related duties may include developing sources of information; management of confidential informants; interview and interrogation; surveillance; preparation and execution of search/seizure/arrest warrants; collection/documentation of evidence; securing crime scenes; dismantling of criminal enterprises; preparation of criminal investigative reports; asset seizure and investigative expense tasks/tracking.
- Coordinate with federal, local, and state prosecutors to prepare cases pending trial; attend all administrative and criminal proceedings to present evidence and give accurate and truthful testimony of matters under judicial review.
- Coordinate with LA‑SAFE, other LSP sections, and federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to exchange criminal intelligence and provide investigative support. Assist with intelligence products such as situational awareness bulletins, officer safety bulletins, BOLOs, and investigative workups.
- Attend ongoing professional/specialized training, seminars, and conferences related to criminal investigations; stay abreast of emerging crime trends, strategies, and safety concerns; attend meetings with other LSP sections; maintain equipment per departmental policies; and provide investigative support for other LSP Divisions and Sections.
This position will be filled as a job appointment, probational, or promotional.
This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with adjustment at the discretion of the LSP Commander.
This vacancy is located in the Criminal Investigation Division‑District 2 in the Office of State Police located in St. Martin Parish.
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. This position is in the PS pay schedule, starting at $49,088.00/yr.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Email:DPSEmployeeAdministration@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.
More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
— Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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.
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
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