AGRICULTURE/FORESTRY ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (1-3)

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

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Officer 1, 2, or 3, depending onthe 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 the position 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.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Brandi Collins

Louisiana 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.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.