Criminal Investigator 2
State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Salary :
$4,091.00 - $8,280.00 Monthly Location :
Breaux Bridge, LA Job Type:
Classified Job Number:
419-220068-KPG Department:
DPS-Office of State Police Opening Date:
04/17/2026 Closing Date:
4/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job At the LSP Criminal Investigation Division, our mission is to enforce all State criminal laws and statutes. The Division is responsible for detecting criminal activity and apprehending those committing crimes. The Division is comprised of Detectives and Narcotics Investigators.
We're looking for a proven investigator to join our Criminal Investigations Division-a professional, pro-active 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. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist with narcotics investigations with the COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.
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!
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:
As a Criminal Investigator 2, you will:
Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations 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. Investigations may include death investigations, financial crimes, homicides, in-custody deaths, missing persons, multi-level white collar crimes, public corruption, violent crimes, narcotic-related offenses and illicit activities related to the distribution of narcotics by individuals/drug-trafficking organizations. 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. 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. Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Classified-Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression:
This position will be filled as a Criminal Investigator 2 (PS-113) Work Schedule:
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday, with adjustment at the discretion of the LSP Commander. Location : This vacancy is located in the
Criminal Investigation Division
in the Office of State Police, located in
St. Martin
Parish . Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. This position is in the PS pay schedule with a starting salary of $23.60/hr; $1,888.00/bi-weekly.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation. How to Apply:
Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for the
2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam)
in order to be considered for this vacancy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test Applicants who are POST-certifiedare exempt from taking the
2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam)
in accordance to Civil Service Rule 22.8(e). The applicant's POST certification shall not be under suspension or pending a revocation hearing. You must indicate this on this job application or through the questions attached to this application. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will
not
be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. 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.
For more information, please contact:
Department of Public Safety ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia P.O. BOX 66614 Baton Rouge, LA 70896 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.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage
More information can be found at
Parental Leave
- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave
- 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.
Retirement - 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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
01
According to State Civil Service rule 22.8, applicants who possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification will be exempt from the Protective Services Exam (PSE)Do you currently possess a Louisiana POST Certification?
Yes No
02
Do you possess at least two (2) years of experience in law enforcement, investigatory work, or military intelligence work?
Yes No
03
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide date(s) and the agency where the one year of investigatory work as a commissioned law enforcement officer was performed. 04
Twelve (12) semester hours in a law enforcement or criminal justice field is one avenue for qualifying for this job.Have you successfully completed twelve (12) semester hours in a law enforcement of criminal justice field?
Yes No
05
IMPORTANT: If you answered yes to the previous question, you must list each course below in order to receive credit.Courses not listed below will not be considered for credit. Transcripts WILL NOT be reviewed at this stage of the hiring process. You must list your courses even if you are a current state employee. For EACH course:Provide the course code and number (example: ACCT 1001)Provide the course name (example: intro to accounting)Provide the number of SEMESTER hours completed (if QUARTER, you must specify) (example: 3 hours)Provide the college/university/institution you successfully completed the course at (example: LSU)Example of an entry : ACCT 1001 - Intro to Accounting- 3 hours- LSUIf you answered no to the previous question, simply type in N/A. 06
To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship.Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?
Yes No
07
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship.If you answered "No" to the above question, enter N/A. 08
Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
Yes No
09
If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A. 10
Previous state experience or other experience WILL NOT be researched at this stage of the hiring process. Information not present on the actual application will not be considered for qualifying purposes.Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add to your profile before submitting.
Yes No
Required Question
$4,091.00 - $8,280.00 Monthly Location :
Breaux Bridge, LA Job Type:
Classified Job Number:
419-220068-KPG Department:
DPS-Office of State Police Opening Date:
04/17/2026 Closing Date:
4/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job At the LSP Criminal Investigation Division, our mission is to enforce all State criminal laws and statutes. The Division is responsible for detecting criminal activity and apprehending those committing crimes. The Division is comprised of Detectives and Narcotics Investigators.
We're looking for a proven investigator to join our Criminal Investigations Division-a professional, pro-active 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. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist with narcotics investigations with the COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.
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!
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:
As a Criminal Investigator 2, you will:
Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations 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. Investigations may include death investigations, financial crimes, homicides, in-custody deaths, missing persons, multi-level white collar crimes, public corruption, violent crimes, narcotic-related offenses and illicit activities related to the distribution of narcotics by individuals/drug-trafficking organizations. 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. 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. Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Classified-Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression:
This position will be filled as a Criminal Investigator 2 (PS-113) Work Schedule:
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday, with adjustment at the discretion of the LSP Commander. Location : This vacancy is located in the
Criminal Investigation Division
in the Office of State Police, located in
St. Martin
Parish . Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. This position is in the PS pay schedule with a starting salary of $23.60/hr; $1,888.00/bi-weekly.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation. How to Apply:
Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for the
2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam)
in order to be considered for this vacancy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test Applicants who are POST-certifiedare exempt from taking the
2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam)
in accordance to Civil Service Rule 22.8(e). The applicant's POST certification shall not be under suspension or pending a revocation hearing. You must indicate this on this job application or through the questions attached to this application. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will
not
be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. 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.
For more information, please contact:
Department of Public Safety ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia P.O. BOX 66614 Baton Rouge, LA 70896 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.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage
More information can be found at
Parental Leave
- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave
- 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.
Retirement - 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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
01
According to State Civil Service rule 22.8, applicants who possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification will be exempt from the Protective Services Exam (PSE)Do you currently possess a Louisiana POST Certification?
Yes No
02
Do you possess at least two (2) years of experience in law enforcement, investigatory work, or military intelligence work?
Yes No
03
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide date(s) and the agency where the one year of investigatory work as a commissioned law enforcement officer was performed. 04
Twelve (12) semester hours in a law enforcement or criminal justice field is one avenue for qualifying for this job.Have you successfully completed twelve (12) semester hours in a law enforcement of criminal justice field?
Yes No
05
IMPORTANT: If you answered yes to the previous question, you must list each course below in order to receive credit.Courses not listed below will not be considered for credit. Transcripts WILL NOT be reviewed at this stage of the hiring process. You must list your courses even if you are a current state employee. For EACH course:Provide the course code and number (example: ACCT 1001)Provide the course name (example: intro to accounting)Provide the number of SEMESTER hours completed (if QUARTER, you must specify) (example: 3 hours)Provide the college/university/institution you successfully completed the course at (example: LSU)Example of an entry : ACCT 1001 - Intro to Accounting- 3 hours- LSUIf you answered no to the previous question, simply type in N/A. 06
To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship.Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?
Yes No
07
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship.If you answered "No" to the above question, enter N/A. 08
Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
Yes No
09
If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A. 10
Previous state experience or other experience WILL NOT be researched at this stage of the hiring process. Information not present on the actual application will not be considered for qualifying purposes.Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add to your profile before submitting.
Yes No
Required Question