Auditor 1/2/3
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
418-222249-JAS
Department
DPS-Office of State Police
Opening Date
06/12/2026
Closing Date
6/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The Mission of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services is to provide safety services to both the citizens of the state and visitors to the state of Louisiana by upholding and enforcing the laws, administering regulatory programs, managing records, educating the public and managing emergencies, both directly and through interaction with other agencies. To be an organization that makes a difference, achieves excellence and a position of leadership. To act with integrity and professionalism maintaining an environment that is responsive to the needs of our personnel and the community. To provide essential public safety services efficiently and effectively through education, prevention and the use of technology.
The Internal Audit Division provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the department's operations. Internal Audit helps the department accomplish mission by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR
A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR
A bachelor's degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation; OR
An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.
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.
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
Appointment Type: This posting may be used to fill a probational appointment or job appointment.
Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Auditor 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Location: This vacancy is located in the East Baton Rouge Parish.
Compensation:
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.
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Joel Sunsin
7979 Independence Blvd, Ste 201, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808
Email: DPSEmployeeAdministration@La.Gov
Ph: 225-925-6068
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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
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):
01
Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position:
02
Do you possess nine (9) semester hours in accounting?
03
If you answered Yes to the previous question, please indicate the institution, course titles, and semester hours earned. If you answered No to the previous question, please enter N/A. Ex: LSU - ACCT 1001 - 3 hours
04
Do you have an additional 15 semester hours in any one or combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems?
05
Please select any of the following that you possess:
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?
07
If you answered yes to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship.
08
Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add before submitting.
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm