Auditor Information Systems

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.

• Four years of experience in financial auditing, program auditing, or information technology; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in any combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, computer science, economics, finance, information technology, information systems decision science, management, or quantitative methods plus one year of experience in financial auditing, program auditing, or information technology; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in any combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, computer science, economics, finance, information technology, information systems decision science, management, or quantitative methods plus one year of experience in financial auditing, program auditing, or information technology; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information technology, computer science, quantitative methods, or an information systems field plus one year of experience in financial auditing, program auditing, or information technology; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification; OR
• An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information technology, computer science, quantitative methods, or an information systems field; OR
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation.

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward 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.

• Responsible for conducting complex and comprehensive audits, focusing on information systems auditing for the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services.
• Conduct audit procedures to assess the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations.
• Works in various capacities as a lead auditor, support auditor, and trainer.
• Learns and understands the department's 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.

Appointment Type
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This posting may be used to fill a probational appointment or job appointment.

Career Progression
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As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Auditor-Information Systems 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Location
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This vacancy is located in East…