Livestock & Agriculture Enforcement Officer

State of Nevada; Elko (NV); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Pay

Descrizione del lavoro

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Animal Industry, seeks to fill 1 Agricultural Police Officer 2 position that may be stationed in Elko or nearby areas. The incumbent must hold a Category 1 POST certificate and will enforce state agricultural laws, inspect livestock, and conduct investigations to protect public health and commerce.

Responsibilities include monitoring interstate movement of animals, inspecting plants for pests, issuing citations, and coordinating with other

Competenze

• Graduation from a Category I peace officer academy approved by the Nevada POST; plus a relevant bachelor’s degree and one year of enforcement experience.

Mansioni

• Inspect, regulate, and monitor agricultural products and livestock within the state, including at entry points and highway check sites.
• Investigate suspected violations of agriculture, wildlife or criminal laws and respond to citizen complaints.
• Escort non-compliant vehicles to the state border or to inspection points for enforcement of holds.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement and prosecutors; prepare investigative reports and testify in court.
• Oversee and train assigned staff and supervise Agricultural Police Officer I positions as needed.
• Perform firearms and defensive tactics training; maintain compliance with safety standards.

Conoscenze

Criminal investigations

Evidence handling

Report writing

Interagency coordination

Public safety

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in agriculture/biology/conservation/criminal justice/wildlife management

High school diploma + 3 years enforcement experience

Experience as Agricultural Police Officer I in Nevada

Descrizione del lavoro

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Animal Industry, seeks to fill 1 Agricultural Police Officer 2 position that may be stationed in Elko or nearby areas. The incumbent must hold a Category 1 POST certificate and will enforce state agricultural laws, inspect livestock, and conduct investigations to protect public health and commerce.

Responsibilities include monitoring interstate movement of animals, inspecting plants for pests, issuing citations, and coordinating with other