Criminal Investigator 4

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana is seeking Criminal Investigators for the Gaming Enforcement Division in Baton Rouge to licenses casino employees, video poker establishments, and technicians and to investigate criminal or administrative complaints. The role involves supervising investigations, reviewing reports, and ensuring compliance with gaming laws.

The position requires prior commissioned law enforcement experience and POST certification readiness, with a schedule of 8-hour days (7 AM – 3:30 PM) in East

Qualifications

• Three years 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise criminal investigators with assigned investigations and administrative assignments.
• Perform case reviews to ensure proper investigative techniques are employed.
• Review and correct investigative and administrative reports.
• Conduct and investigate all criminal complaints arising from mobile sports wagering.
• Evaluate all new sports wagering catalog requests or integrity concerns.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Building & Supporting Teams

Communicating Effectively

Following Policies & Procedures

Making Accurate Judgements

Job description

Criminal Investigators in the Gaming Enforcement Division are responsible for licensing and permitting casino employees, video poker establishments, and technicians. The Criminal Investigator will investigate criminal or administrative complaints, review and correct reports, and assist other field offices and/or outside agencies. Criminal Investigators are part of the regulatory process for online betting, casinos, and video poker for the Louisiana State Police.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Selected Preferred Competencies:

• Accepting Direction-The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Building and Supporting Teams-The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Communicating Effectively-The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Following Policies and Procedures-The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Making Accurate Judgements-The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Three years 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.

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.

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

Job Duties:

• Supervise criminal investigators with assigned investigations and administrative assignments.
• Perform case reviews to ensure proper investigative techniques are employed.
• Review and correct investigative and administrative reports.
• Conduct and investigate all criminal complaints arising from mobile sports wagering.
• Evaluate all new sports wagering catalog requests or integrity concerns.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Classified-Probational or Job Appointment

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8 Hour Days, 7 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: This vacancy is located in the Gaming Enforcement Division in the Office of State Police, located in EastBaton Rouge Parish.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression and will be filled as a Criminal Investigator 4.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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

Contact Information: Department of Public Safety

ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia

P.O. BOX 66614

Baton Rouge, LA. 70896

Email: [e-mail]