What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Coordinator 4 position at DPS-Office of State Police?
Salary
$2,732.00 - $4,682.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
419-226766-JAS
Department
DPS-Office of State Police
Opening Date
09/30/2026
Closing Date
10/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
At Louisiana State Police, our mission is to promote health and wellness by delivering compassionate and high-quality health services. We provide behavioral health support and counseling services to individuals and families across Louisiana, working every day to improve lives and strengthen communities.
We’re looking for an Administrative Coordinator 4 to serve as the first point of contact at the agency, creating a welcoming environment for clients, patients, and visitors and providing administrative support that keeps our front office running smoothly.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
If you're compassionate, organized, and thrive in a people-centered environment, this could be the opportunity for you!
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.
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:
As an Administrative Coordinator, you'll help create a positive first impression for every person who walks through our doors. In this role, you will:
- Greet troopers, visitors, and staff with kindness and professionalism
- Check in all visitors, verify their information, and assist with completing any necessary paperwork
- Answer incoming calls, route messages, and provide general information about Fleet services
- Coordinate and update appointments using our scheduling system to keep things running smoothly
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the front desk and lobby area to ensure a welcoming environment
- Support the Fleet team with everyday office tasks like data entry, filing, mail distribution, and general administrative support
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 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.
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.
For Further information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Joel Sunsin, Human Resources/Human Resources Analyst B
Email: DPSEmployeeadministration@La.gov
Ph: 225-925-6068
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:
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.
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
Salary : $2,732 - $4,682