INVESTIGATIVE SPECIALIST 1/2/3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5066159) Apply  INVESTIGATIVE SPECIALIST 1/2/3 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Bossier City, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 419-212534-KPG Department DPS-Office of State Police Opening Date 09/03/2025 Closing Date 9/10/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job The Gaming Enforcement Division is committed to the strict regulation and control of statutorily authorized gaming entities in conjunction with the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB). The regulation of gaming and the enforcement of criminal gambling laws promote the public's health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people of this state against corrupt and dishonest practices. Be the Face of Fair Play in Louisiana’s Gaming Industry! Join the State Police Gaming Enforcement Division as an Investigative Specialist. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Selected Core Competencies: Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion. Using Data:The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. Selected Preferred Competencies: Accepting Direction:The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources. Adapting to Change:The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Displaying Professionalism:The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Solving Problems:The ability to discover solutions to problems. Minimum Qualifications Three years of law enforcement, investigatory, or gaming regulation experience; 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. 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=133970) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Investigative Specialists in the Gaming Enforcement Division oversee licensing for casino employees, video poker establishments, and technicians. They conduct background investigations, interviews of applicants, administrative investigations of casino and casino employees, and and will be the point of contact for casino human resources among other tasks. Investigative Specialists play a vital role in Louisiana State Police gaming regulation. Beyond these core duties, Investigative Specialists also take on exciting responsibilities such as: --Performs background investigations of all applicants seeking approval by the Office of State Police, Gaming Enforcement Section and the Louisiana Gaming Control Board including gaming entities, employees, vendors, suppliers, etc. --Performs inspections of gaming operations and investigations into violations of statutes and administrative rules. --Performs review and analysis of contractual agreements and other legal documents involving applicants and approved persons and/or entities to include gaming internal control documents, management agreements, etc. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Investigative Specialist I, II, or III, depending on the experience of the selected applicant. 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 (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana) 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). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For more information, please contact: Department of Public Safety ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia P.O. BOX 66614 Baton Rouge, LA. 70896 kristin.garcia@la.gov Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted. All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s). This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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 01 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 02 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. 03 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 04 If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A. + Yes + No 05 Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add before submitting. + Yes + No 06 ADi: Rate your ability to accept direction based on our definition: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable accepting direction + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to accept direction + 3= I can accept direction + 4= I can accept directions and help others improve their ability to accept direction 07 ADi: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 08 AEI: Rate your ability to act with ethics and integrity based on our definition: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable acting with ethics and integrity + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to act with ethics and integrity + 3= I can act with ethics and integrity + 4= I can act with ethics and integrity and help others improve their ability to act with ethics and integrity 09 AEI: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 10 AC: Rate your ability to adapt to change based on our definition: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable adapting to change + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to adapt to change + 3= I can adapt to change + 4= I can adapt to change and help others improve their ability to adapt to change 11 AC: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 12 CE: Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively + 3= I can communicate effectively + 4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication 13 CE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 14 FPP: Rate your ability to follow policies and procedures based on our definition: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable following policies and procedures + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to follow policies and procedures + 3= I can follow policies and procedures + 4= I can follow policies and procedures and help others improve their ability to follow policies and procedures 15 FPP: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 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