INVESTIGATIVE SPECIALIST 1

Salary : $2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly Location : Port Allen, LA Job Type: Classified Job Number: 415-26-013 WBR Department: DOC-Adult Probation & Parole Opening Date: 02/23/2026 Closing Date: 3/5/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections Services Division of Probation & Parole - Adult WEST BATON ROUGE DISTRICT Port Allen, LA At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. This position serves as an assistant to Probation and Parole Officer 1, 2, 3 and P&P Specialist. It may be utilized in all 21 district offices of the Division of Probation and Parole. Probation and Parole consists of 21 District Offices and three Regional Offices throughout the State of Louisiana and is responsible for the supervision of more than 57,000 offenders with 753 total authorized positions. 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 etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10's MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.An ideal candidate should possess the following 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 Judgments: 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, wellsupported conclusions. Minimum 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 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: 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. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted. An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted. This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment. Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. Other Important Information: 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. This is a 24-hour facility. Applicants may be required to work shift work This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace. How to Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above 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. 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 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. 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: Laura Guillory Probation & Parole Human Resources Department 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 Are you currently a permanent classified employee of Louisiana State Government (STATE EMPLOYEE)? Yes No 02 Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony or under indictment of a felony charge? Yes No 03 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 04 If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A. 05 How did you hear about this position? Civil Service Website or social media Recruitment Event Newspaper Ad DOC Website DOC Employee Referral LinkedIn Indeed ZipRecruiter Glassdoor Monster Facebook/Instragram Twitter Other 06 BST - 26: Building and Supporting Teams - How well do you work with others to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive team environment? I avoid teamwork, create conflict, or don't contribute. I contribute to team efforts with encouragement and guidance. I work well with others, contribute consistently, and support the team. I unite teams, build trust, and help others work through conflict. 07 BST - 26: Building and Supporting Teams - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 08 MAJ - 26: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information? I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias. I try to weigh options but struggle when there's uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes. I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs. I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges. 09 MAJ - 26: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 10 TCr - 26: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it? I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence. I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources. I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources. I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns. 11 TCr - 26: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04