AgricultureForestry Enforcement Officer 1-3

Job number: AHFS.05.2026-KGB

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.This position (#51547) is located in the Office of Animal Health & Food Brand Commission in Ouachita Parish.

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

Explore the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestrys Livestock and Brand Commissions 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.
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.
Working Safely-The ability to maintain a safe work environment by following established safety rules procedures and
practices.

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.

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.

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

• 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. Participates in investigations with State Police Sheriffs Departments Municipal Police Departments and District Attorney Offices.
• 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 will serve on a First Response Team to when national alerts are issued by the Federal Department of Homeland Security/GOHSEP.
• Incumbent is responsible for recognizing foreign animal diseases by looking for animals that do not fit normal patterns of behavior or appearance.
• Responsible for assisting in quarantines assist other enforcement or government agencies man roadblocks on major highway arteries and conduct patrols on secondary entry points.
• Assists other agencies with emergency calls accidents or health related incidents.
• Qualifies yearly for use of firearms and is recertified yearly maintains his/her certification requirements specified by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement/P.O.S.T Council.
• Conducts criminal and administrative investigations at the technical and expert level regarding the complexity of cases and use of technical and advanced methods in developing evidence. Handles public speaking events and agriculture speaking events that are relevant to address agriculture related crimes and matters enforceable under the Louisiana Board of Animal Health. Conducts training and serves as field training officer as the subject matter expert in the field of agriculture related crimes.
• Responds to State and National Emergencies under the required ESF functions dictated in the All Hazards Plan.

• 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
• Lifting items such as briefcase computer scanner luggage or other items used to travel and perform field audits
• Sit over a long period of time at workstation or in a vehicle for travel
• Drive a vehicle to perform audits and investigations Sit over a long period of time while on wildfire patrols
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Reaching above shoulders and carrying specialized equipment needed to perform duties
• Requires considerable walking over irregular ground and standing for long periods of time.
• Occasional demands may be required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods of time
• Climbing on and off transport and tractor

• Working indoors and occasionally outdoors
• Occasional excessive heat and humidity
• May be required to wear appropriate safety protection
• Working indoors and outdoors
• Excessive heat and humidity
• Slippery and uneven walking surfaces
• Working around routine neighborhood residential hazards
• Occasionally working in moderately cold temperatures for short periods of time
• Frequently required to wear appropriate safety protection
• Regularly working with and around treated seeds and seed testing chemicals
• Exposed to grain dust bad odors from farm animals chemicals fertilizers and other agricultural materials
• Working in cold temperatures for short periods of time
• Required to wear appropriate safety protection
• Working around routine neighborhood residential and wildland hazards
• Exposed to smoke and dust
• Excessive smoke heat humidity cold wet and extreme dry conditions
• Walking on irregular ground for long distances
• Working around livestock and large farm animals that may be potentially unruly or uncontrollable

• 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.

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 willnotbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.