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Criminal Investigator 1/2/3

State of Louisiana, Sulphur, LA, United States


The Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit is a statutorily created section within the Office of State Police, Bureau of Investigation. The primary investigative responsibility of personnel within the section is to initiate inquiries, conduct independent investigations into allegations of insurance fraud and auto theft in any municipality or parish in the State of Louisiana, and perform other related law enforcement duties. The incumbent of this position will function to provide investigative services designed to aid the Office of State Police in fulfilling its objectives and mission and shall be under the direct supervision of a State Police Sergeant.

Experience Requirements

Two years of experience in law enforcement, investigatory work or military intelligence work; OR

Twelve hours in law enforcement or a criminal justice field.

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.

Job Duties

Investigates violations of state criminal laws, conducts administrative investigations and investigations of regulatory violations enforced by the department through statute.

Gathers evidence, prepares warrants, and effects arrests.

Locates and interviews witnesses and testifies in court.

Conducts undercover operations, assumes undercover roles, and conducts physical and technical surveillance.

Prepares necessary reports on investigations.

Makes physical arrests and transports fugitives.

Performs background investigations.

Position-Specific Details Appointment Type:

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

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a Criminal Investigator 1, 2, or 3.

Location:

This vacancy is located in the Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit in the Office of State Police, located in Calcasieu Parish.

Compensation

Criminal Investigator 1

(PS-112) -- $1,764.80 bi‑weekly

Criminal Investigator 2

(PS-113) -- $1,888.00 bi‑weekly

Criminal Investigator 3

(PS-115) -- $2,161.60 bi‑weekly

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s).

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

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