Salary : $5,011.00 - $10,144.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number:
Department: DPS-Office of State Fire Marshal
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

This posting may be used to fill a vacancy for the State Fire Marshal's office as a State Fire Marshal Captain. This position will be in EBR, located in the Fire Investigation Unit (FIU).
Minimum Qualifications

All qualifying options will also require an approved certification at the time of appointment (hire) or promotion:

Six years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field; OR

An associate's degree in any field plus five years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field; OR

An associate's degree in a criminal justice field, a fire service field, a construction field, architecture, or an engineering field plus four years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field; OR

A bachelor's degree in any field plus three years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field; OR

A bachelor's degree in a criminal justice field, a fire service field, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field plus two years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field.
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:

• Position will oversee Analytics. Incumbent must be proficient in software the agency uses for investigations, including Cell Hawk and cell phone analysis and Lexus Nexis. Position will oversee all analysis done by social media, IP address records, and various other third-party entities
• May serve as an assistant to a supervisor or manager by performing administrative functions.
• May serve as lead worker, trainer, or mentor over lower-level Deputies.
• May conduct the most complex inspections and investigations requiring special certifications.
• May serve as subject matter expert to District Attorneys, Attorney General, United States Attorney, and the insurance industry; provides testimony in court as needed.
• May assist in coordinating the revision of agency rules, regulations, and procedures to meet required changes; may provide training or conduct presentations on such changes.
• May perform grant management tasks and submit related reports.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional **This vacancy is a PROMOTIONAL opportunity for permanent employees of the Office of State Fire Marshal only.**

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
How To Apply:

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Ariyana Perkins
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896

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To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship.Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?

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If you answered yes to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If you answered no, please enter N/A
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Are you an employee of the Office of State Fire Marshal, serving with permanent status? (This does not include probational, unclassified, restricted, WAE, or job appointments)

• Yes
• No

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Provide the degree level, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor's in biology at Louisiana State University, May 2012)If you have not completed a degree, enter N/A.
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Please review your application one more time for accuracy. Information omitted from the application will not be considered after job posting closes. Please make sure to attach a copy of all of your certifications***Did you list ALL your job experience and education on your application?

• Yes
• No

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