Weekend Crime Scene Cleanup Jobs in Louisiana (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 422-224971-AP
Department: DPS-Office of State Fire Marshal
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Mission Statement of the Office of State Fire Marshal: To uphold the law and provide for the protection of life and property from the hazards of fire or explosion, to ensure the safety of our citizens in the constructed environment, to provide equal access to disabled individuals and to promote the efficient use of energy in commercial buildings. This position location will be TBD and may fill multiple vacancies.
The State Fire Marshal Arson Investigator 1, 2, or 3 plays a critical role in protecting lives and property through the investigation of residential, commercial, vehicle, and other fire-related incidents. This position is responsible for determining the origin and cause of fires, including those involving fatalities, through detailed scene examinations, evidence collection, witness interviews, and collaboration with law enforcement and fire service agencies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to uncovering the facts to support public safety and criminal investigations.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in law enforcement, investigatory work or military intelligence work; OR
Twelve semester hours of college training in a criminal justice field; OR
An associate's degree in a criminal justice field.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be eighteen years old at time of application.
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.
May be required to possess a current Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment.
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 a State Fire Marshal Arson Investigator, you will investigate the origin and cause of fires, enforce fire and safety laws, and gather evidence to support criminal and regulatory proceedings. In this role, you will:

• Conduct origin and cause investigations involving residential, commercial, vehicle, and other fire-damaged property.
• Investigate fatal fires to determine cause and identify potential criminal activity.
• Collects, documents, and preserves fire scene evidence in accordance with legal standards.
• Interviews witnesses, victims, and involved parties to obtain investigative information.
• Prepares detailed investigative reports and case documentation.
• Collaborates with fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and prosecutors during investigations.
• Determines whether fires are accidental, incendiary, natural, or undetermined in origin.
• Testifies in court and administrative proceedings regarding investigative findings.
• Responds to emergency fire scenes, including after-hours and weekend callouts.
• Utilizes accepted fire investigation techniques and safety procedures during scene examinations.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Arson Investigator 1, 2, or 3.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Location: This vacancy is located with the State Fire Marshal. Domicile is TBD.
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.
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 this job title 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 on your application. 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
Email:
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:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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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" to the above question, enter N/A.
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Are you currently Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified for the State of Louisiana?

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Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

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If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
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Do you possess two (2) years of law enforcement, investigatory work, or military intelligence work?

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the date(s) and the agency where you received the experience. This experience must be included in the work experience section of your application.
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Twelve (12) semester hours in a law enforcement or criminal justice field is one avenue for qualifying for this job.Have you completed twelve (12) semester hours in a law enforcement or criminal justice field?

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• No

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IMPORTANT: If you answered YES to the previous question, you must list each course below to receive credit.Courses not listed below will not be considered for credit. Transcripts WILL NOT be reviewed at this stage of the hiring process. You must list your courses even if you are a current state employee. For EACH course:Provide the course code and number (example: ACCT 1001)Provide the course name (example: Intro to accounting)Provide the number of SEMESTER hours completed (if QUARTER, you must specify) (example: 3 hours)Provide the college/university/institution you completed the course at (example: LSU)Example of an entry: ACCT 1001 - Intro to Accounting- 3 hours- LSUIf you answered no to the previous question, type in N/A
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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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Previous state experience or other experience WILL NOT be researched at this stage of the hiring process. Information not present on the actual application will not be considered for qualifying purposes.Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add to your profile before submitting.

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