About This Job
The Mission of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) is to improve the operations of the criminal justice and juvenile justice system and promote public safety by providing progressive leadership and coordination within the criminal justice community.
We’re looking for an incumbent who is very detail-oriented and highly organized with great communication skills. The Criminal Victims Reparation section receives applications for reimbursement from victims of crime.
An Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Competencies:
Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
Building Trust: The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in criminal justice, policy planning or analysis, law enforcement, legal research, contracts or grants management, statistical analysis, or program auditing; 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.
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:
- Gathers, develops and learns to analyze and interpret data and statistics relative to criminal justice policy issues and the operation of the criminal justice system. Learns to identify issues for analysis, to develop a work plan for the analysis effort, and to assist in the coordination of larger criminal justice policy analysis projects.
- Researches and learns to research applicable laws, background materials, and regulations pertaining to criminal justice policy areas. Assists in and learns to review proposed state and federal legislation pertaining to the operation of the criminal justice system and learns to evaluate its potential impact on criminal justice policy and programs.
- Learns to carry out tasks in the monitoring and evaluating of certified law enforcement academies across the state in accordance with statutory requirements. Assists in and learns to administer POST examinations for certifying peace officers across the state.
- Assists in the review and evaluation of programmatic grant applications from statewide criminal justice, law enforcement, juvenile and non-profit agencies embracing all areas of the criminal justice system.
- Assists in and learns to review federal/state program and financial rules, regulations and guidelines for implementation of criminal justice programs. Assists in the review and evaluation of funded, ongoing programs and projects.
- Collects, assembles and records descriptive and analytical data and information for federal and state final and annual reports. Assists in evaluating data and statistics for performance of agencies utilizing federal and state funds.
- Learns computer software used in the development of criminal justice policy simulation models, grants management information, crime reporting, forecasting, agency programmatic databases, and program evaluation.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to take a probational appointment if selected for this position.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Criminal Justice Policy Planner Trainee, 1 or 2
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment 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 this job title 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.
For Further Information About This Posting, Please Contact:
Whitley Williams
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
whitley.williams@lcle.la.gov
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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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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.
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LA: Learning Actively - How do you seek out learning and apply feedback to grow your skills?
- I avoid learning, feedback, or collaboration and show little interest in developing my skills.
- I set basic learning goals and participate occasionally, but I don’t always apply what I learn.
- I set clear learning goals, apply new skills, use feedback, and help others learn when I can.
- I seek growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration. I mentor others and model lifelong learning.
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LA: Learning Actively - 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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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?
- I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
- I try to weigh options but struggle when there’s uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
- I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
- I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.
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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - 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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TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?
- I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
- I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
- I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
- I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.
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TCr: Thinking Critically - 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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UD: Using Data - How do you work with data to generate insights or inform decisions?
- I struggle to collect, analyze, or use data effectively, and I may misuse or present sensitive information incorrectly.
- I can work with basic data, but I may miss key trends, present it unclearly, or need help applying insights.
- I collect accurate data, identify patterns, share insights clearly, and use data to make informed, ethical decisions.
- I use advanced techniques to uncover insights, tell clear data stories, and proactively protect sensitive information.
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UD: Using Data - 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.
