Criminal Investigator 3

Criminal Investigator 3

Salary

$4,684.00 - $9,480.00 Monthly

Location

Alexandria, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

419-223229-ESS

Department

DPS-Office of State Police

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

7/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The Troopers and Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) Criminal Investigator III position falls within the Support Section of the Louisiana State Police. More specifically, the position is contained within the Training Academy under the supervision of the TEAP Lieutenant/Program Director. TEAP is a specialized team focused on providing peer support, critical incident stress management (CISM), and mental health resources to law enforcement and first responders. It emphasizes suicide intervention, training for personnel, and specialized support, distinguishing it from operational policing units. The TEAP Criminal Investigator 3 provides statewide support for the Troopers and Employees Assistance Program by assisting the Program Director with mental health and wellness initiatives, training, and logistical coordination. This role involves responding to high-profile investigations involving department personnel to identify those in need of support, while also managing data collection, fundraising through grants, and program quality control.

Selected Preferred Competencies:

Leading Change: The ability to lead people through change by setting a focused direction, building trust, addressing concerns, and supporting lasting results.

Leading Effective Teams: The ability to build, guide, and motivate teams to achieve goals through collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose.

Managing Projects: The ability to plan, implement, and close out project initiatives by coordinating people, resources, and timelines to achieve defined outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years 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 drivers 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 TEAP Criminal Investigator 3, your week will involve a mix of investigative work, training, and program management.

• Investigative Duties (40% of your time): Conduct thorough investigations involving the Department of Public Safety (DPS) personnel. Collaborate with colleagues to navigate critical incidents, ensuring proper protocols are followed. Analyze data and evaluate the well-being of personnel involved in critical situations.
• Program Directorship (30% of your time): Lead the TEAP Program, coordinating training sessions and logistical support for DPS employees. Engage with wellness programs, offering support resources for mental health and trauma-informed care.
• Data Management and Reporting (10% of your time): Collect and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness. Prepare reports detailing program outcomes and employee feedback.
• Training and Quality Control (15% of your time): Travel to various DPS locations and ensure the continuity of wellness and training programs. Implement best practices in program delivery and streamline internal processes.
• Work Environment (5% of your time): Youll work in physically comfortable locations, engaging in tasks like sitting, standing, or walking. Flexibility is key, as there may be varying shifts and locations based on operational needs.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position is a Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Location: This position will be located in Rapides Parish.

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 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:

Department of Public Safety

ATTN: Human Resources/Elyssa Schexsnayder

P.O. BOX 66614

Baton Rouge, LA. 70896

Email: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 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

01

Are you currently Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified for the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

02

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

03

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.

04

If you have twelve semester hours in law enforcement or a criminal justice field, provide the qualifying courses include the course number, course title, credit hours, and college/university. (Ex. BIOL 1001 - General Biology - 3 hrs - LSU) If you have not, you can enter N/A.

05

Do you possess an additional two (2) years of experience in law enforcement, investigatory work, or military intelligence work in addition to the two years of investigatory work while employed as a commissioned law enforcement officer?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess two years of experience in investigatory work while employed as a commissioned law enforcement officer?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide date(s) and the agency where the two years of investigatory work as a commissioned law enforcement officer was performed.

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

LC: Leading Change - How well do you guide others through change and help create long-term improvements?

• I lack a clear vision, avoid resistance, and struggle to plan or evaluate change effectively.
• I share basic goals, react to resistance, and follow through with support from others.
• I communicate a clear vision, involve others in planning, and adjust based on feedback to improve change efforts.
• I lead change with strong vision, build trust, engage others, and use strategy and evaluation to scale success.

11

LC: Leading Change - 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.

12

LET: Leading Effective Teams - How well do you guide and support teams to work together and reach shared goals?

• I struggle to provide direction, build trust, or communicate effectively. I avoid delegation or decision-making.
• I offer basic guidance and occasional feedback, but sometimes delay addressing issues or miss important gaps.
• I set clear direction, encourage teamwork, communicate well, make sound decisions, and delegate tasks effectively.
• I build high-performing teams, empower others, adapt communication to the situation, and lead with vision and trust.

13

LET: Leading Effective 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.

14

MPr: Managing Projects - How well do you plan and manage projects to meet goals, timelines, and deliverables?

• I struggle to plan or coordinate projects and often have difficulty managing teams, resources, or communication.
• I complete basic project tasks with support, but I may miss deadlines or struggle to resolve issues.
• I create project plans, manage risks, work well with teams, communicate clearly, and track progress against milestones.
• I lead large or complex projects, plan ahead for risks, guide others, and use lessons learned to improve future project outcomes.

15

MPr: Managing Projects - 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.

16

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

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