Forestry Law Enforcement Agent pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000490
- Class code
- 32000490
- Pay group
- SW05
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Forestry Law Enforcement Agent is $48,920 to $78,271 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000490.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Positions in this class manage field or support operations in a statewide law enforcement program or similar operation having statewide and/or special jurisdiction charged with enforcing the relevant laws of the State of North Carolina. Positions have full law enforcement authority in the assigned area with a focus on patrol activities to deter and detect violations or focus on investigation of alleged or suspected criminal violations. Positions in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services assist the Law Enforcement Manager with planning and organizing operations, and resource allocation. Positions maintain appropriate relations with local and other State law enforcement agencies.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge and expertise in law enforcement concepts, practices and theories used in the technical specialty area assigned in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Considerable knowledge of forest fire laws, stream obstruction laws, and laws pertaining to fighting forest fires and vandalism. Working knowledge to effectively plan, direct, manage, and supervise day-to-day programs and/or multiple complex programs. Ability to oversee the work performed in the unit, district, or section. Ability to organize and follow complex and detailed technical procedures. Ability to assist with the development and implementation of program plans. Ability to provide consultation on ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive law enforcement experience in the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.