Compliance Investigator 1/2/3/4

Compliance Investigator 1/2/3/4

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

420-225680-JAS

Department

DPS-Office of State Police

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

At the Department of Public Safety (DPS), Public Safety Services (PSS), Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), we are driven by our mission to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. It is our privilege to serve the people of Louisiana with unwavering integrity, innovative solutions, and a deep commitment to equity.

We are currently seeking a Compliance Investigator 1-4 to join our team. We are looking for someone who is proactive, people-focused and truly enjoys working collaboratively.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.

Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and from logical, well-supported conclusions.

Preferred Competencies:

Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

Building Trust: The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.

Navigating Organizations: The ability to understand what an organization values, how it is structured, and how decisions are made to accomplish its goals.

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.

If youre passionate about public service and eager to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from candidates who share our values and commitment to the communities we serve.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelors 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.

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 Compliance Investigator with the Office of Legal Affairs, youll help investigate allegations of statutes, Civil Service Rules, and policies and procedures of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. In this role, you will:
• Conducts in-depth investigations into potential violations of policy and procedure, rules, or statute by civilian employees. The investigator will administer oaths to witnesses, receive statements and other evidence, and ensure the cooperation of PSS employees in such disciplinary investigations. The incumbent shall assist the Office of Legal Affairs attorneys in composing written reports of investigations, assess the credibility of witnesses and the weight of evidence in investigations, and assist in making findings of fact.
• Assists attorneys by conducting investigations related to litigation matters handled by the Office of Legal Affairs. In addition to the investigation, the incumbent shall assist the Office of Legal Affairs and the Attorney General's Office in collecting discoverable material for pending litigation.
• Provides investigative support to the Louisiana State Police, Internal Affairs, regarding disciplinary matters referred to Internal Affairs regarding State Police Commission employees.
• Assists PSS in gathering evidence and documentation to satisfy discovery requests for information or assist the State Attorney Generals Office in gathering documentary evidence when the suit has been filed in District or Federal Court.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group Compliance Investigator 1/2/3/4.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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 the position 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Joel Sunsin

Human Resources

HR Analyst B

7979 Independence Blvd., Suite 201

Baton Rouge, LA 70896

225-925-6068

joel.sunsin2@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 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:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - How well do you make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty-even when it's difficult or inconvenient?

• I ignore ethical standards, withhold information, or show bias or poor judgment.
• I follow rules, share information, and try to avoid ethical missteps.
• I act with integrity, respect confidentiality, and treat people fairly.
• I promote ethics, model transparency, and help others act with fairness across teams.

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AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - 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.

03

BTr: Building Trust - How well do you create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes?

• I withhold information, dismiss input, and damage psychological safety.
• I am honest and open, listen to others, and support safe dialogue.
• I build trust through honesty, empathy, and open conversation.
• I build trust across groups, encourage openness, and protect psychological safety.

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BTr: Building Trust - 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.

05

CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

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CE: Communicating Effectively - 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.

07

FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?

• I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
• I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
• I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
• I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.

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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - 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.

09

NO: Navigating Organizations - How well do you understand your organization's structure, values, and priorities-and align your work accordingly?

• I don't fully understand how the organization works or how to align my work with its values or priorities.
• I struggle with organizational roles, norms, or decision-making channels and may bypass the proper process.
• I follow the organizational structure, respect its values, and align my work with agency goals while managing expectations.
• I build alignment across the organization, adapt to change, and strengthen relationships and strategies to support long-term success.

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NO: Navigating Organizations - 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.

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TS: Thinking Strategically - How do you connect your work to long-term goals and anticipate what's ahead?

• I don't connect my actions to long-term goals and have trouble anticipating outcomes or using evidence.
• I mostly focus on immediate needs and have limited awareness of trends, risks, or stakeholder perspectives.
• I align my actions with long-term goals and consider trends, evidence, and stakeholder needs when making decisions.
• I anticipate future risks and opportunities and shape long-term strategies by integrating trends, diverse perspectives, and long-term priorities.

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TS: Thinking Strategically - 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.

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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

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• -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.

15

Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add before submitting.

• Yes
• No

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