Agriculture/Forestry Enforcement Officer 1 - 3

This position is located within the Office of Forestry in Tangipahoa Parish. The Office of Forestry's primary responsibilities include suppressing timberland wildfires; promoting sound forest management practices, disseminating information; facilitating educational programs; producing reforestation seedlings; enforcing timber-related laws; investigating timber theft; and assisting community urban forestry programs. Performs advanced inspectional and commissioned law enforcement duties for the Office of Forestry, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), under general supervision of higher-level Ag/Forestry Enforcement Supervisors, Managers, or Directors. Conducts complex criminal, administrative, and regulatory investigations involving forestry and agriculture, including wildfire arson, timber theft, and heavy equipment theft and vandalism; performs patrols, surveillance, and intelligence gathering related to suspected criminal activity.