Job number: AHFS-51547-2.05.2026-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 state’s agriculture and forestry industries. Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisiana’s workforce as a Agriculture/ Forestry Enforcement Officer? Come join our team!

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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.

• 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, Sheriff’s 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 will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.