Investigative Specialist 1/2/3

DPS-Office of State Police; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety in Louisiana seeks an Investigative Specialist in the Gaming Enforcement Division to license casino employees and video poker establishments, and to conduct background investigations and interviews.

You will coordinate with human resources, perform regulatory reviews, and ensure compliance; the role is Calcasieu Parish based with standard hours and a probationary or job appointment path.

Qualifications

• 3 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

• Review all applicable Gaming laws and regulations and develop a firm understanding of them.
• Conduct detailed and thorough reviews of application packets.
• Conduct background investigations on applicants.
• Ensure database entries stay accurate

Skills

Background checks

Interviews

Regulatory compliance

Licensing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As an Investigative Specialist in the Gaming Enforcement Division, you will play a vital role in licensing and permitting casino employees as well as video poker establishments, including technicians. The key role of an Investigative Specialist is to conduct background investigations, interviews of applicants, as well as performing administrative investigations of casinos and their employees.

You will also serve as the primary point of contact for human resources within casinos, ensuring effective communication and regulatory compliance, among other tasks. This position is integral to the oversight process managed by the Louisiana State Police, contributing to the integrity and accountability of the gaming industry. We seek detail-oriented candidates who possess strong analytical skills and have a commitment to upholding regulatory standards.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Selected Core Competencies

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one’s actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions

Selected Preferred Competencies

• Managing Projects: The ability to plan, implement, and close out project initiatives by coordinating people, resources, and timelines to achieve defined outcomes.
• 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.

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

Job Duties

• Review all applicable Gaming laws and regulations and develop a firm understanding of them.
• Conduct detailed and thorough reviews of application packets.
• Conduct background investigations on applicants.
• Ensure database entries stay accurate

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Investigative Specialist 1, 2, or 3.

Work Schedule: The primary work schedule for this position will be 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 pm. This position is located in Calcasieu Parish.

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

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.