Livestock District Investigator- District ; Yellowstone, Musselshell

To be considered for Department of Livestock positions, applicants must complete and submit their application online, as well as upload any required application materials.

* This position is posted as 'open until filled' with a first review of applications on January 7, 2026.

• Cover Letter: In your cover letter please give insight into, what aspects of this position interest you the most and how your education, experience and qualities will help you excel in this position.
• Resume: Please be specific about your experiences and be sure to include your skills in handling cattle and law enforcement.
• References: References will be requested to finalist applicants prior to being made an offer of employment, however are not required at this portion of the recruitment process. Be sure to include the following information on your application:
  Education;
  All relevant work history, listing employment in chronological order in a month/year format with the most recent job first;
  Supervisor’s name and phone number for each job;
  Detailed description of the duties for each job, including hours per week, and reason for leaving.

District Investigators must maintain residence anywhere within the boundaries of the district and may have responsibilities assisting in local markets. The preferred locations for this position are Yellowstone or Musselshell County. Other locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and tribal livestock laws and protecting the livestock industry within the specified geographical region from losses through inspection, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement. District investigators are expected to be knowledgeable in two duty areas (brands and animal health). The position is predominately responsible for law enforcement, and will be required to stop vehicles carrying livestock, serve search warrants, collect evidence from the field, make arrests, issue citations, seize vehicles, seize livestock, and independently conduct felony investigations.

In addition to threats typically encountered during the performance of law enforcement activities, district investigators will also work with unpredictable range stock, and must have extensive experience working in this environment in order to take the necessary precautions. As a sworn peace officer, the position may also be called upon to assist federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies with arrests, investigations, roadblocks, etc.

Additionally, this position may have responsibilities working the local Market(s) as needed.

The position requires the knowledge, skills and abilities of:

• State and federal livestock laws and regulations, anatomy and physiology of stock (cattle, sheep, horses- including reproductive stages and breeds), livestock brands, lending institution and departmental requirements regarding liens and mortgages, ownership legal requirements, stock handling methods and techniques, the statewide brand recording system, and arithmetic.
• Proficiency in word processing and standard office software, basic grammar and composition, and general office procedures and practices is required.
• The candidate must have the ability to successfully learn and use Department specific software to conduct research on ownership, etc.
• The candidate must have the ability and willingness to communicate with staff, supervisor and others using electronic devices (including cell phone, handheld computer, personal computer and laptop).
• The ability to operate and safely drive a motor vehicle is required.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills are highly important to be successful in this position.
• District investigators must be willing and able to adapt to changing priorities to best serve the agency and the livestock industry.
• The ability to work well under pressure or stress; keep a positive perspective, maintain objectivity in the face of conflict, maintain a business-like approach, and demonstrate patience and composure to others is critical.

This is a field position and performs…