Position Title

DETECTIVE

Summary: Gathering facts and collecting evidence to solve or uncover information. Complex investigations: sex crimes; child, elderly, and animal abuse; violent, cyber, and juvenile crimes; high-profile investigations.

Duties

Work as a team member with other detectives
Initiate and follow up on assigned investigations
Interview victims, complainants, witnesses and suspects
Detail report writing Specialized Training (will be provided)
In-Depth investigations
Interviewing
Logistical operations for investigations
Writing of affidavit of probable cause, affidavit warrants, and search warrants
Continuing education, keeping up with new technology, investigative skills and legal updates.

Qualifications

Superior performance, integrity, problem-solving skills, and an understanding of law enforcement procedures and Louisiana laws.
Strong investigative skills, critical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to handle complex cases.
Organized and detail oriented.
Currently assigned to Criminal Operations (does not include Communications or CIU), with 1 year of law enforcement experience. Law enforcement experience from other agencies will be considered.
No disciplinary suspensions within the last 6 months; all other disciplinary or corrective actions will be reviewed.

Interested employees must upload the below information to the iSolve Platform, no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2026.

Letter of application for transfer (Letters of application must include hire date, current rank and position, time at current rank, time in current position, any disciplinary or corrective action history and any qualities that you possess that would benefit you as a deputy in Special Investigations.)
Resume (must contain all related work history, education and training)
Most recent Firearms qualification score
Monthly accrual time sheets indicating attendance for the past year

Incomplete packets will be rejected, and the employee will not be eligible for transfer.

Employees under consideration must have met or exceeded the requirements needed to satisfy the directives listed in the job announcement. Employees also must have met or exceeded the requirements listed as potential qualifiers for the position. Employees must understand that a request for transfer will not guarantee the transfer, it is merely an "ask for consideration".

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