Posting number: AHFS-50684733-7.27.26-TW
Department: DAF-Agriculture and Forestry
Job classification: AGRICULTURE/FORESTRY ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Agriculture
Job # AHFS-50684733-7.27.26-TW
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.
Incumbent of this position will serve as a full-time officer in protecting LDAF assets and ensure building security along with public safety. Reports to an Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Supervisor. This position is eligible for the Hazardous Duty Services Retirement Plan.
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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.
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
Additional Requirements:
Incumbent must annually complete a minimum of 16 hours of instruction, plus 8 hours of firearms training. Failure to meet the required annual training requirements may result in separation of service. Instruction hours may include but will not be limited to the following: Legal aspects, customer service, incident response, security resources and observation, and first aid training.
This position has powers of arrest and requires that the incumbent be POST certified.
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
Position-Specific Details:
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:
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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