APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$44,411.76 to
$66,001.68
PAY GRADE: 35
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Agricultural Police Officers are field agents and inspectors (peace officers) of the Department of Agriculture, and as such, enforce all State agricultural laws and regulations.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCED CLOSING DATE BASED ON VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. **
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the inspection, investigation and enforcement duties for the Department of Agriculture, Livestock Inspection for the Northwestern Nevada Region. Performs inspection and enforcement duties regarding the horses in the Bureau of Land Management impounds; takes the lead on livestock or agricultural products investigations concerning health and brand violations, as well as theft investigations; issues warnings or writes citations, seizes or returns rejected loads to state of origin; writes reports and files complaints with criminal justice agencies; assists law enforcement agencies in investigating agricultural and livestock crimes; and supervises brand inspectors to include assigning work, auditing brand inspection books and paperwork, and providing training and evaluation of work.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school and one year of experience working as an Agricultural Enforcement Officer I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Applicants must meet current Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code.
Special Requirements
Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must first submit to a pre-employment screening test for controlled substances.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
