INVESTIGATIVE SPECIALIST 1 (WAE) Location Natchitoches, LA : Supplemental Information Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections -
Corrections Services
Division of Probation & Parole - Adult NATCHITOCHES DISTRICT Natchitoches, Louisiana
THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A CLASSIFIED WAE
CLASSIFIED WAE : This position is a 'when actually employed' (WAE) position without benefits.
Why work for DOC? Culture : DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. Growth : Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues. Benefits : DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, work from home, etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10's or work from home MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements . AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLOWING 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 generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches. Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. Exams and License Requirements No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered. REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. 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. To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
For further information about this vacancy contact: Winter Brock or Jabria Brown
Probation and Parole Human Resources Department
or
Ph: or
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Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree. SUBSTITUTIONS: Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows: A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree. 30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience tosubstitute for the baccalaureate degree. 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. May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment. NOTE: Some positions may require that applicants reach their twenty-first birthday at time of application. NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts Function of Work: To support local, state, and federal criminal investigations by providing accurate, concise, and complete analysis of diversified criminal intelligence data in a timely manner which involves recording, evaluating, and classifying this data for retrieval purposes. To perform investigative work related to Gaming Operations. Level of Work: Entry. Supervision Received: General from the Investigative Specialist Supervisor or other supervisory personnel. Supervision Exercised: May have functional supervision over industry employees. Location of Work: Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Office of State Police. Job Distinctions: Differs from Investigative Specialist 2 by the presence of performing routine, but highly technical, analytical tasks.
Examples of Work 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, Gaming Enforcement Section and the Louisiana Gaming Control Board including gaming entities, employees, vendors, suppliers, etc. Performs inspections of gaming operations and investigations into violations of statutes and administrative rules. Performs review and analysis of contractual agreements and other legal documents involving applicants and approved persons and/or entities to include gaming internal control documents, management agreements, etc. Conducts audits on Licensee gaming operators, employees, and vendor records.
