Investigative Specialist 1/2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State Police seeks an Investigative Specialist to support criminal investigations with case leads, open-source research, and timely intelligence dissemination to state and federal partners. The role requires adaptability, public speaking, and strong analytical writing skills.

The position involves rotating shifts, some weekends/holidays, and training. Candidates must meet education/experience requirements and may be required to obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Requests, receives, compiles, and disseminates criminal intelligence data.
• Completes routine field requests and gains proficiency in research, analytical, and system retrieval skills.
• Assists an Investigative Specialist 2 or 3 in complex criminal investigations.
• Performs background investigations of all applicants seeking approval by the Office of State Police.
• 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.
• 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.
• Acts in the capacity of Investigative Specialist, receiving requests for general tactical analytical support, researching and analyzing intelligence or criminal investigative reports as required by investigators from state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies, with the ability to respond to call-outs, overnight deployments, and special details away from official domicile.
• Prepares written reports and recommendations in the form of intelligence assessments and detailed factual reports, along with supporting visual aids, for investigative personnel, agency management, and field supervisors to evaluate case development and investigative priorities.
• Assists in the evaluation and analysis of criminal intelligence information for the purpose of identifying emerging trends and predicting the capabilities, intentions, and vulnerabilities of organized crime groups/organizations of a highly sophisticated and complex nature and makes recommendations for investigative strategies.
• May be subpoenaed to testify in local, state, and federal courts, providing courtroom presentations and testimony on case-specific matters. The analyst contributes expert courtroom testimony for cases in which they have provided analytical input and support, while supplying judges and/or juries with visual aids, such as charts and slides, and written reports detailing an overview of the criminal activity.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of crime-specific oral classroom appearances or networking intelligence meetings to State Police, local, federal and other state law enforcement investigators.

Skills

Judgment

Critical thinking

Data usage

Direction following

Ethics and integrity

Adaptability

Effective communication

Policy compliance

Active learning

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This posting is for an Investigative Specialist 1/2 position in the Investigative Support Section of the Louisiana State Police.

Investigative Specialists are responsible for assisting local, state, and federal law enforcement partners with case support and investigative leads. Additionally, this position will be responsible for conducting threat analysis, performing open-source research, and sharing relevant information with public and private sector partners and stakeholders as it relates to public safety in Louisiana and nationwide.

This position will require rotating shift work, to include some weekends and holidays, as well as extensive hands-on training, public speaking, analytical writing, and answering phone calls from the public and other law enforcement agencies requesting assistance.

Ideal Candidate 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.

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.

Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

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.

Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.

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

Qualifications

• 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 Duties

• Requests, receives, compiles, and disseminates criminal intelligence data.
• Completes routine field requests and gains proficiency in research, analytical, and system retrieval skills.
• Assists an Investigative Specialist 2 or 3 in complex criminal investigations.
• Performs background investigations of all applicants seeking approval by the Office of State Police.
• 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.
• 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.
• Acts in the capacity of Investigative Specialist, receiving requests for general tactical analytical support, researching and analyzing intelligence or criminal investigative reports as required by investigators from state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies, with the ability to respond to call-outs, overnight deployments, and special details away from official domicile.
• Prepares written reports and recommendations in the form of intelligence assessments and detailed factual reports, along with supporting visual aids, for investigative personnel, agency management, and field supervisors to evaluate case development and investigative priorities.
• Assists in the evaluation and analysis of criminal intelligence information for the purpose of identifying emerging trends and predicting the capabilities, intentions, and vulnerabilities of organized crime groups/organizations of a highly sophisticated and complex nature and makes recommendations for investigative strategies.
• May be subpoenaed to testify in local, state, and federal courts, providing courtroom presentations and testimony on case-specific matters. The analyst contributes expert courtroom testimony for cases in which they have provided analytical input and support, while supplying judges and/or juries with visual aids, such as charts and slides, and written reports detailing an overview of the criminal activity.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of crime-specific oral classroom appearances or networking intelligence meetings to State Police, local, federal and other state law enforcement investigators.

Must be able to obtain Federal Government security clearances.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Job Appointment, or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Investigative Specialist 1 or 2.

Work Schedule: This position will require rotating shift work, including some weekends and holidays.

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

*LA-SAFE Investigative Specialist Positions have a Special Entrance Rate:

Investigative Specialist 1 (AS-612)-$1,470.40/biweekly

Investigative Specialist 2 (AS-613)-$1,583.60/bi-weekly

Contact Information

Department of Public Safety

ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia

P.O. BOX 66614

Baton Rouge, LA. 70896

Email: [e-mail]

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