APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$40,862.16 to
$60,405.84
PAY GRADE: 33
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.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
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 perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCED CLOSING DATE BASED ON VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. **
Under close supervision, incumbents receive training in performing the duties described in the series concept. This is the trainee level in the series. Incumbents will be progressed to the Agricultural Enforcement Officer II level upon successful completion of the probationary period, meeting the minimum qualifications at the II level, and with the approval of the appointing authority. The position is responsible for inspection, investigation and enforcement duties for the Department of Agriculture, Livestock Inspection for the Northwestern Nevada Region. Inspects horses for the Bureau of Land Management impounds; performs 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 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 or equivalent education and three years of experience either working with and caring for livestock on a ranch or similar setting or caring for nursery stock in a growing or retail market setting; 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.
