SCAT- Team Member

About the role

The Deputy position in the SCAT division focuses on proactive law enforcement, including patrol, traffic enforcement, covert and overt operations targeting gang activity and street‑level drug sources, as well as investigative work, evidence collection, report preparation, and court testimony within East Baton Rouge Parish.

Responsibilities

• Patrol high crime areas, conduct traffic enforcement, and carry out covert and overt operations targeting gang problems and street‑level illegal drug sources in East Baton Rouge Parish.
• Gather and analyze information; collect physical or documentary evidence; interview witnesses and interrogate suspects; obtain signed statements and affidavits; prepare investigative reports and case records.
• Present findings in clear, logical, impartial, and properly documented reports.
• Appear as a witness in criminal and administrative court proceedings; draft and execute legal documents such as subpoenas, search warrants, arrest warrants, and affidavits.
• Proactively identify community problems (e.g., street‑level drug dealers, gang hangouts) and develop strategies to counteract them.
• Make lawful arrests while patrolling high crime areas.
• Participate in in‑service training; study new investigative procedures, techniques, legal materials, court rulings, and state/federal law; attend training sessions to acquire new skills.
• Operate and monitor electronic surveillance equipment; operate computers and related software.
• Conduct short‑term physical and electronic surveillance of suspects.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in Criminal Operations (does not include Communications or CIU).
• No disciplinary suspensions within the last 6 months; all other disciplinary or corrective actions will be reviewed by the selection committee.
• Basic Law Enforcement P.O.S.T. Certified.
• Firearms qualified.
• Must currently be in an armed law enforcement position.
• Must be willing to participate in bi‑weekly Range training (physically active Close Quarter Battle and firearms training).
• Must be willing to participate in monthly division defensive tactics training.
• Must adhere to quarterly physical standards testing.
• 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”.

Schedule

• 10‑hour variable shifts (Monday‑Thursday)
• Overtime required occasionally