What are the responsibilities and job description for the CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 4 position at State of Louisiana?
The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a highly skilled, detail-driven Criminal Investigator 4 to lead the Internal Affairs Division and serve as the agency’s senior authority on internal investigations and employee integrity. This executive-level role is ideal for a seasoned investigator who excels in managing complex cases, supervising investigative staff, and ensuring accountability across a statewide system.
As the Criminal Investigator 4, you will oversee all Internal Affairs operations, direct sensitive administrative investigations, manage criminal background checks, and ensure investigative activities meet legal, ethical, and professional standards. You’ll supervise lower-level investigators, provide expert guidance to executive leadership, and help shape policies related to investigations, ethics, and organizational risk. Your work will directly support transparency, integrity, and the overall credibility of agency operations.
If you’re a confident leader with strong investigative instincts, exceptional judgment, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of accountability, this role offers a powerful opportunity to make a statewide impact.
Three years of experience in investigatory work while employed as a commissioned law enforcement officer plus one of the following:Two years of experience in law enforcement, investigatory work or military intelligence work; OR
Twelve hours in law enforcement or a criminal justice field.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
An applicant will be disqualified if he or she has been convicted of a felony or if there are any indictments or bills of information pending against him or her in which felony charges are included; or if he or she has been convicted within the past three years of hit and run or driving while intoxicated.
Leads Internal Affairs operations — manages the Internal Affairs Division, sets investigative priorities, assigns cases, and ensures timely, thorough, policy-compliant investigations.
Conducts high-level administrative investigations — oversees complex, sensitive cases involving employee misconduct, abuse, fraud, or criminal activity, ensuring legal sufficiency and accuracy.
Oversees statewide background checks — manages criminal background checks for employees, applicants, contractors, and volunteers; evaluates results and advises leadership on suitability.
Supervises investigative staff — provides direction, mentorship, performance evaluations, and ensures investigators maintain required certifications and investigative competencies.
Advises executive leadership — serves as subject matter expert to the Deputy Secretary, prepares briefings, and supports policy development related to investigations, ethics, and accountability.
Ensures compliance & documentation — reviews investigative reports, maintains Internal Affairs personnel records, and ensures adherence to laws, policies, and audit standards.
Coordinates with external agencies — collaborates with law enforcement, prosecutors, inspectors general, and other partners on investigative matters.
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Office of Juvenile Justice-Central Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Full time, Probational
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
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 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 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.
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov
Salary : $5,011 - $10,144