About this Job

Job number: AHFS-51597-4.23.26-TW

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is seeking dedicated professionals to help protect, regulate, and support the state’s agriculture and forestry industries. Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisiana’s workforce as an Agriculture/ Forestry Enforcement Officer Come join our team!

Explore the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry's Livestock and Brand Commission's Team.

Competencies:
Demonstrating Accountability-The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Learning Actively-The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
Making Accurate Judgements- The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Preferred Competencies:
Acting Decisively -The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
Accepting Direction-The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity- The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
Adapting to Change- The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
Building Trust- The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.
Communicating Effectively- The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Demonstrating Courage- The ability to take purposeful action in the face of uncertainty, conflict, or resistance to advance important goals.

LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer commissioned with the power of arrest; OR

A bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, veterinary science, forestry, or in a biological science or a criminal justice field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.

A drug screen and background check will be administered prior to employment.

Successful completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification within 6 months of employment.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Performs inspectional and commissioned law enforcement work to accomplish the objectives of the Office of Forestry and the Office of Animal Health Services of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry.
• Incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing, and participating in special statewide investigations and operations, as well as joint investigations with other law enforcement agencies.
• Incumbent interviews suspects and witnesses involved in each case, takes written, recorded, or taped statements, prepares paperwork for search warrants and affidavits for arrest, executes search warrants, makes arrest and transports suspects.
• Incumbent is responsible for recognizing foreign animal diseases by looking for animals that do not fit normal patterns of behavior or appearance.
• Conducts criminal and administrative investigations at the technical and expert level regarding the complexity of cases and the use of technical and advanced methods in developing evidence.
• Responds to State and National Emergencies under the required ESF functions dictated in the All-Hazards Plan.

Functional Requirements

• Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Walking and standing (8 hours)

Environmental Factors:

• Frequently required to wear appropriate safety protection
• Regularly working with and around treated seeds and seed testing chemicals
• Excessive smoke, heat, humidity, cold, wet, and extreme dry conditions
• Working around livestock and large farm animals that may be potentially unruly or uncontrollable

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:

• Full-time- this position may be filled by probation or by promotion of a classified employee of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry serving with permanent status.
• Applicants who are not permanent employees of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry will be required to serve a probationary period up to 24 months.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Officer 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

This position (#51597) is located in the Office of Animal Health & Food Safety, Brand Commission, in Natchitoches Parish.


How To Apply:
No 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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Tiffany Waddell - HR Analyst
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
twaddell@ldaf.state.la.us

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.

About this Job Job number: AHFS-51597-4.23.26-TW - The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is seeking dedicated professionals to help protect, regulate, and support the state’s agriculture and forestry industries. Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisiana’s workforce as an Agriculture/ Forestry Enforcement Officer Come join our team! Explore the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry's Livestock and Brand Commission's Team. Core Competencies:Demonstrating Accountability-The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Learning Actively-The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance. Making Accurate Judgements- The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Preferred Competencies:Acting Decisively -The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason. Accepting Direction-The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions. Acting with Ethics and Integrity- The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit. Adapting to Change- The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change. Building Trust- The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes. Communicating Effectively- The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Demonstrating Courage- The ability to take purposeful action in the face of uncertainty, conflict, or resistance to advance important goals. LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household. Minimum Qualifications Three years of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer commissioned with the power of arrest; ORA bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, veterinary science, forestry, or in a biological science or a criminal justice field. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license. A drug screen and background check will be administered prior to employment. Successful completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification within 6 months of employment. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:Performs inspectional and commissioned law enforcement work to accomplish the objectives of the Office of Forestry and the Office of Animal Health Services of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry. Incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing, and participating in special statewide investigations and operations, as well as joint investigations with other law enforcement agencies. Incumbent interviews suspects and witnesses involved in each case, takes written, recorded, or taped statements, prepares paperwork for search warrants and affidavits for arrest, executes search warrants, makes arrest and transports suspects. Incumbent is responsible for recognizing foreign animal diseases by looking for animals that do not fit normal patterns of behavior or appearance. Conducts criminal and administrative investigations at the technical and expert level regarding the complexity of cases and the use of technical and advanced methods in developing evidence. Responds to State and National Emergencies under the required ESF functions dictated in the All-Hazards Plan. Functional Requirements Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds Walking and standing (8 hours) Environmental Factors: Frequently required to wear appropriate safety protection Regularly working with and around treated seeds and seed testing chemicals Excessive smoke, heat, humidity, cold, wet, and extreme dry conditions Working around livestock and large farm animals that may be potentially unruly or uncontrollable Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Full-time- this position may be filled by probation or by promotion of a classified employee of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry serving with permanent status. Applicants who are not permanent employees of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry will be required to serve a probationary period up to 24 months. Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Agriculture/ Forestry Enforcement Officer 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. This position (#51597) is located in the Office of Animal Health & Food Safety, Brand Commission, in Natchitoches Parish. How To Apply:No 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. For further information about this vacancy, contact:Tiffany Waddell - HR Analyst. Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 twaddell@ldaf.state.la.us. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.

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