Compliance Investigator

Posting number: 420-225680-JAS

Department: DPS-Office of State Police

Job classification: COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATOR 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Legal, Investigative, Miscellaneous, Attorney

Summary

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 you're 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.

Examples of duties

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 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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

-As a Compliance Investigator with the Office of Legal Affairs, you'll 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 General's 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