Salary: $84,062.00 Annually
Location : 1340 Poydras Street, Suite 900, New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Probationary
Job Number: 11623/0710
Department: Office of Inspector General
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Kind of Work The Investigator develops investigative cases, including but not limited to evaluating complaints, developing investigative plans and handling cases according to Investigative Manual (IM) procedures. The Investigator interviews subjects of investigations, conducts field investigations, interviews witnesses, performs covert surveillance and reports results. The Investigator develops compiles, reviews, handles, and transports documents and evidence relative to investigations. The Investigator charts and reports case progress, issues status reports and closing reports, drafts subpoena and summons requests and closing memos when so assigned. The Investigator must give testimony before administrative hearings and in the courtroom when required; and related duties as required.
Minimum QualificationsEITHER: Permanent status with the City of New Orleans as a Criminal Investigator III and one (1) year of experience in that classification.
OR- A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, criminal justice, social science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.*
- A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university.*
- Five (5) years of criminal justice or law enforcement experience.
- A valid driver's license.* Applicants must have an excellent driving record.
OR- A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, criminal justice, social science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.*
- Seven (7) years of experience in investigations in an Office of Inspector General or similar government investigatory agency on a municipal, state or federal level
- A valid driver's license.* Applicants must have an excellent driving record.
OR- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.*
- Nine (9) years of of experience in investigations in an Office of Inspector General or similar government investigatory agency on a municipal, state or federal level
- A valid driver's license.* Applicants must have an excellent driving record.
Note: Candidates will be required to use their personal vehicles for work.
Note: If appointed, employees in this classification must obtain a Certificate as a Certified Inspector General (CIGI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS) during the probationary period. No probationary period may last longer than one year. Failure to obtain a Certificate as a Certified Inspector General (CIGI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS) during the probationary period will result in termination. Employees terminated under this provision must wait one year from the date of termination or obtain one of the above listed certificates to be rehired.
Note: This position requires a one year probationary period.
* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and license claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification. Kind of ExaminationA rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.
This is an original entrance and promotional examination.
Applicants for this position must be United States citizens.
Employment with the City of New Orleans brings many great benefits. Want work-life balance?- 14 paid holidays in 2026.
- 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed.
- 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed.
- Use or lose your days, off? Not here! You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year.
- We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government.
- Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work.
Thinking of starting a family or adding to your family? - We offer 12 weeks of paid time off for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or fostered child. This is in addition to your sick and vacation leave. Full-time employees with one year of service qualify for this program.
Need insurance for you and/or your family? - We offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners.
- We also offer a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.
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