Job Description

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for a Compliance Officer in the Public Protection Division. Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

The position will be domiciled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications.

 
To Apply: Click on the "Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which may be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

 
Applicants may check the status of their application at any time by selecting the "Application Status" link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings:

• Application Received - Your application has been submitted successfully.
• Evaluating Experience - Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Eligible for Consideration - You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for this position.
• Referred to the Hiring Manager for Review - Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
• Position Filled - Someone has been selected for the position.
• Position Canceled - The agency has decided not to fill the position.

Resumes will be accepted as an attachment to your application; however, all relevant education and experience must be included at the time you apply.

 
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your online application. Transcripts may be faxed to (225) 326-6795.

 

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Shea Malbreaugh

HR Generalist C
malbreaughs@ag.louisiana.gov

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Louisiana is a State as a Model (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 

• Baccalaureate degree or equivalency;
• Preferred 5 or more years of legal and/or investigatory experience; 
• Knowledge of the Louisiana Equal Housing Opportunity Law;
• Excellent listening skills; and
• The ability to work with constituents as a neutral third party.

A Compliance Officer in the Public Protection Division will investigate complaints from constituents of Louisiana while enforcing State and Federal fair housing laws.

The position of Compliance Officer may consist of, but are not limited to, the following duties:

• Perform as a primary investigator in the investigation of a discriminatory housing complaint as assigned and filed under the Louisiana Equal Housing Opportunity Act;
• Prepare complaint files for processing;
• Investigate cases assigned and collect data, which will support a disposition of the fair housing complaint;
• Conduct all interviews, compile and file all physical evidence required for all types of housing complaint cases in order to establish the elements thereof and the standard of proof;
• Represent the government in the conduct of these cases and will, at all times, maintain the demeanor of a professional law enforcement officer and will in effect represents the government entity charged with the enforcement responsibility;
• Discuss and perform effective conciliation efforts between the complainant(s) and the respondent(s);
• Mediate housing discriminatory complaints where appropriate;
• Prepare a final investigative report; and
• Conduct fair housing seminars when available as a public service.

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