About This Job
The Louisiana State Police (LSP) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Investigative Specialist Supervisor to assist in the oversight of the daily operations of the
Analytical Support Unit within the Investigative Support Section. This unit plays a critical role in accessing, analyzing, and sharing criminal intelligence data across local, state, federal, and military law enforcement partners.
As the team leader, you will oversee a group of Investigative Specialists, ensuring timely and accurate intelligence products that support ongoing investigations and strategic law enforcement operations. This position requires strong leadership, analytical expertise, and the ability to coordinate across multiple agencies in a fast-paced, high-security environment.
This position will require rotating shift work, to include some weekends and holidays, as well as extensive hands-on training, public speaking, analytical writing, and answering phone calls from the public and other law enforcement agencies requesting assistance.
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.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Managing Performance: The ability to plan, monitor, and document employee performance throughout the year.
Selected Preferred Competencies:
Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of experience in analyzing intelligence or criminal investigative reports, gaming regulation, or conducting criminal investigations as a commissioned law enforcement officer; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in analyzing intelligence or criminal investigative reports, gaming regulation, or conducting criminal investigations as a commissioned law enforcement officer; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in analyzing intelligence or criminal investigative reports, gaming regulation, or conducting criminal investigations as a commissioned law enforcement officer; OR
A bachelor's degree plus graduation from a military intelligence school for commissioned officers, warrant officers, or senior (E-7, E-8, E-9) noncommissioned officers of the US Armed Forces.
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.
All persons appointed to this job will be required by the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Louisiana Police Terminal Operator Certification Program Guidelines to meet the terminal operator certification/re-certification requirements.
Investigative Support Special Requirement:
Must be able to obtain Federal Government security clearances for access to classified information.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
Supervises intelligence analyses and dissemination of criminal information through the intelligence cycle process.
Serves as liaison with other law enforcement and military intelligence agencies representatives.
Participates in schools, conferences, seminars, and meetings designed to impart greater knowledge of the gaming regulatory or criminal intelligence process.
Provides hiring input, sets goals and objectives, serves as training coordinator, supervises, and monitors the efficiency and quality of finished products of Investigative Specialists.
Supervises time and attendance of subordinates, reviews performance for merit pay increases, and prepares annual personnel evaluations.
Gaming Enforcement Functions:
Serves as liaison to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, Attorney General's Office, and Tribal Gaming Commissions and reviews all the denials, revocations, and suspensions for the regional offices.
Receives, analyzes, and makes a determination on gaming applicant's criminal history rap sheets per the Louisiana Revised Statutes and Louisiana Gaming Laws as to whether a recommendation of suspension or revocation needs to be completed on the permit.
Gaming Audit Or Corporate Security Functions:
Provides guidance, information, and other assistance to Division Agents, gaming licensees, and gaming vendors concerning internal controls and compliance issues or Corporate Security issues.
Must be knowledgeable of LA Gaming Law and Louisiana Administrative Code Title 42 and be able to work independently, provide guidance, information and other assistance to Investigative Specialists 1, 2, 3, and Division Agents concerning internal controls, compliance, tournaments, new games and equipment or SEC filings, credit reports, or other Corporate Security issues.
Reviews detailed formal reports on compliance issues/deficiencies or Corporate Security issues submitted by Investigative Specialists.
Reviews site inspection reports submitted by Investigative Specialists.
Investigative Support Functions:
Prepares oral and visual presentations, handouts, and test questions for training as needed.
Assists with reviewing and evaluating intelligence reports and information.
Assists as needed with special intelligence analysis projects as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
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/Kristin Garcia
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Email: kristin.garcia@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 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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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?
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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.
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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?
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If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
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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.
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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.
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DA - 26: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?
- I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
- I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
- I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
- I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.
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DA - 26: Demonstrating Accountability - 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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MP - 26: Managing Performance - How well do you set expectations, provide feedback, and document employee performance?
- I don’t clearly set expectations, I delay feedback, and I avoid using documentation systems.
- I communicate expectations, but I sometimes miss follow-through and my documentation may be incomplete or not aligned with policy.
- I set clear expectations, use systems to document performance accurately, and meet all duties required by SCS and agency policies.
- I go beyond basic requirements—I reinforce expectations regularly, use multiple sources for documentation, and maintain audit-ready records that exceed policy standards.
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MP - 26: Managing Performance - 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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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.
