131660
AGRICULTURE/FORESTRY ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 2
PS110 $40,082 - $81,099
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 10/01/2022
FUNCTION OF WORK:To provide protection of life and/or property through enforcement of criminal statutes related to agriculture and forestry lands and activities.
LEVEL OF WORK:SUPERVISION RECEIVED:General from an Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Supervisor. May also receive broad direction from an Agriculture/Forestry Regional Enforcement Manager during region-wide investigations.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:LOCATION OF WORK:Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Officer 1 by responsibility for performance of duties at the experienced level.
Differs from Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Officer 3 by the absence of advanced-level duties.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE, CORE COMPETENCIES ARE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND BEHAVIORS BASED ON THE WORK TASKS OUTLINED IN THE EXAMPLES OF WORK.
MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND
HERE.
| Accepting Direction | Demonstrating Accountability | Displaying Expertise |
| Driving Results | Learning Actively | Managing Performance |
| Thinking Critically | Using Data | |
EXAMPLES OF WORK:EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Investigates misdemeanor and felony violations, makes arrests, prepares case reports, attends court and presents evidence.
Directs other enforcement officers in special assignments within assigned District, such as special enforcement operations, crime prevention workshops, safety workshops, etc.
Collects, maintains, and analyzes crime statistics to determine if patterns exist.
Conducts special surveillance operations.
Coordinates law enforcement and crime prevention activities with other state, federal, and municipal agencies.
Collects and records information pertinent to enforcement of laws (i.e., brands used by owners of livestock, identifying marks on livestock, fire occurrence dates and times, etc.)
Assists other law enforcement agencies when necessary during emergencies (i.e., communications networks, emergency public information services, preservation of food and water purity, hazardous material control and sampling, etc.).
Trains and participates in the State's Emergency Preparedness Network.
Participates in the Emergency Response Network, when necessary, under the direction of Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Supervisor.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Four years of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer commissioned with the power of arrest; OR
Three years of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer commissioned with the power of arrest plus one year of experience in the enforcement of agriculture, livestock or forestry laws, rules and regulations; OR
A bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, veterinary science, forestry, or in a biological science or a criminal justice field plus one year of experience in law enforcement or in the enforcement of agriculture, livestock or forestry laws, rules and regulations.
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.
Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.