Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 418-218929-JAS
Department: DPS-Office of Management & Finance
Opening Date: 03/18/2026
Closing Date: 4/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job The Mission of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services is to provide safety services to both the citizens of the state and visitors to the state of Louisiana by upholding and enforcing the laws, administering regulatory programs, managing records, educating the public and managing emergencies, both directly and through interaction with other agencies. To be an organization that makes a difference, achieves excellence and a position of leadership. To act with integrity and professionalism maintaining an environment that is responsive to the needs of our personnel and the community. To provide essential public safety services efficiently and effectively through education, prevention and the use of technology.
The Internal Audit Division provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the department's operations. Internal Audit helps the department accomplish mission by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.
The Auditor Supervisor leads and oversees operational, compliance, and financial audits across the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services. This role evaluates internal controls, financial accuracy, and operational efficiency while supervising audit staff and reviewing audit plans, workpapers, and reports. The position develops risk-based audit programs, ensures compliance with applicable regulations, and prepares clear, actionable reports with findings and recommendations to support accountability and continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
A bachelor's degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus two years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation plus one year of experience in accounting or auditing.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any 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 InformationJob Duties - Responsible for conducting operational, compliance, and financial audits of all offices within the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services.
- Conducts audit procedures to assess the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations.
- Performs reviews of audit plans, workpapers, and reports.
- Supervises multiple auditors.
- Works in various capacities as a lead auditor, and supervisor.
- Learns and understands the departments' operations, management's objectives, policies, and procedures, and relevant state and federal statutes.
- Develops audit programs based on an understanding of risks and key control points of the system.
- Prepares audit reports including summaries, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type: This posting may be used to fill a probational appointment or job appointment.
Location: This vacancy is located in the
East Baton Rouge Parish.
Compensation: Pay grade AS-620 has a minimum salary of $2,318.40/bi-weekly; $5,023.00/monthly.
The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
How to ApplyNo Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above 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/Joel Sunsin
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Fax # 225-922-0528
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
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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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