Civil Service

Mission Statement

Vision

To be recognized by user agencies as a leader and partner in the management of human resources.

Mission

To provide human resource services and programs that enable state government to attract, develop and retain a productive and diverse workforce that excels in delivering quality services to the citizens of Louisiana.

Philosophy

It is the responsibility of the Department to provide the systems and services that will enable the agencies of Louisiana state government to make merit-based, quality decisions regarding the hiring, training, and retaining of those skilled and capable individuals who are essential to providing cost effective, quality services to Louisiana's citizens.  The Department shall provide services in an efficient and courteous manner and shall foster work practices that insure that classified employees work in an environment where excellence and productivity are encouraged and recognized.