Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Officer (1-2)
Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Officer (1-2)
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About this Job
Job # AHFSBC
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 youll be at the forefront of protecting Louisianas 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 youll guide and inspire a team of officers fostering collaboration and professional growth. Your contributions will help shape a safer stronger future for Louisiana. If youre 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer commissioned with the power of arrest; OR
A bachelors 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 drivers 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
Click here to view the Official State Civil Service Job Specifications for Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Officer 1-2 here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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 LDAFs 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 2depending 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
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.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Unclear
