AGRICULTURE/FORESTRY ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (1-2) at State of Louisiana
State of Louisiana · Baton Rouge, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Baton Rouge
About the Department
Job # AHFS-50684731-09-05-25-BC
This position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
Are you ready to make a real impact? Step into a dynamic career with the Office of Animal Health and Food Safety as an Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Officer! In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting Louisiana’s agricultural and forestry resources, ensuring the security of our assets and facilities, and advancing public safety across the state.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
As a lead worker, you’ll guide and inspire a team of officers, fostering collaboration and professional growth. Your contributions will help shape a safer, stronger future for Louisiana. If you’re passionate about service and eager to make a difference, we want you on our team!
The ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Selected Core Competencies:
Selected Preferred Competencies:
•Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
•Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
•Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
•Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.
•Demonstrating Persistence: The ability to achieve goals by overcoming adversity.
•Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
•Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
Position Duties
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Click here to view the Official State Civil Service Job Specifications for Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Officer 1-2 here.
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
The incumbent in this position serves as the lead worker over lower-level Police Officers. They act as the point of contact for the assigned shift and may provide functional supervision during that shift. This position reports to an Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Supervisor.
- Conduct vehicle and foot patrols, Control access of persons and vehicles, and monitor CCTV surveillance;
- Respond to emergencies and intervene in crises involving the public or state employees;
- Prepare investigative reports, security logs, access logs, accident reports, desk logs, and daily activity reports;
- Receive emergency calls through LDAF’s 24-hour hotline;
- Handle calls related to forest fires and agricultural crimes;
- Monitors safety-related building issues, including, but not limited to, lighting, emergency response equipment, temperature of refrigerated warehouse, and emergency generator power availability.
Functional Requirements:
•Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
•Reaching above shoulders
•Walking and standing (8 hours)
•Climbing stairs and occasionally ladders
•Occasional bending or kneeling
•Prolonged sitting at workstation
•Drive a vehicle to perform Security Checks
•Assigned Shift Work Consisting of Nights and Weekends
Environmental Factors:
•Working indoors and occasionally outdoors
•Occasional excessive heat and humidity
Appointment Type: This position may be filled by a Job Appointment (up to four years).
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Officer 1 or 2, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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:
Brandi Collins
HR SpecialistLouisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
[email protected]
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.
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening.
LDAF cares about your well-being! 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.
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