Police Investigator

LSU Health New Orleans University Police is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Police Investigator. Applicant must possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License.

Minimum qualifications

• Three years of experience in law enforcement work

• Evidence of POST certification at the time of application

Starting rate of pay is $20.62 per hour with an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.

Pay rate is dependent upon applicants' qualifications.

Please list all relevant work experience and education in the Employment History section of your application this is a vital step to qualifying for this vacancy. Experience not listed will not be considered.

• This is a Civil Service Position.

• This position requires applicants to take a Civil Service test. If you have not taken the 2100 PSE (Protective Services Exam) test and received a passing score, please contact Civil Service to take the test before applying.

• Pre-employment Physical, Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required.

• This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

To apply to this posting click on the following link: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/16838

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Timethia Brown

LSU Health Sciences Center

HR Management Department

504.568.4835

LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Three years of experience in law enforcement work.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

College training will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

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.

May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.

For some positions, evidence of POST certification must be submitted at the time of the application.

May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.

For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.

NOTE:

All classified jobs in State service with police officer and wildlife enforcement titles qualify as law enforcement.

Jobs outside State service that will qualify as law enforcement are those performed while commissioned with the power of arrest.

Military police in the armed services are law enforcement; security/guard duty is NOT qualifying.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To investigate crimes, to interview victims and witnesses, to collect and preserve evidence, to arrest crime suspects, and to conduct surveillance operations.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Advanced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General from a higher-level police official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Statewide.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from a Police Officer 3 by the presence of technical investigative aspects of the job.

Differs from a Police Sergeant by the absence of supervisory responsibilities.

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Investigates crimes; collects and preserves evidence; makes criminal arrests; testifies in court; conducts surveillance operations; interview witnesses, victims, and suspects; and assists other law enforcement agencies in criminal investigative matters.

Intervenes in serious and complex matters requiring criminal investigation and collection of evidence, arrests, and testimony in court.