Humane Officer, Sergeant

What's in it for you?

We're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person staff, volunteer, and guest can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through the conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.

As an employee you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!)
• Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
• Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
• Relocation bonus is negotiable
• and so much more!

What you'll do:

• Provide leadership to officers within their assigned campus, ensuring appropriate documentation and departmental procedures are followed for all cases
• Be responsible for assisting with all aspects of selection, training, evaluating, and disciplining Humane Officers in cooperation with department Managers.
• Ability to perform all Officer duties and responsibilities including enforcement of animal-related ordinances in contracting jurisdictions as well as other contractual services
• Humanely handle, capture, restrain, confine and/or transport domestic animals and wildlife using proper humane equipment, methods, and techniques
• Investigate and enforce animal cruelty laws and all activities associated therewith
• Take animals under protective custody as evidence in crimes
• Issue Citations, prepare and execute search warrants and arrest warrants, prepare cases for filing criminal charges with City Attorney/District Attorney
• Analyze situations and apply established procedures and good judgment to enforce animal related laws
• Utilize tact, judgment and strategy in dealing with a wide variety of people, both friendly and hostile
• Explain and demonstrate proper animal care to a diverse group of people in the public service arena

What were looking for:

• AA degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in Administration of Justice or related field of study.
• Two (2) years of animal control, law enforcement or investigations experience required.
• One (1) year of supervisor experience strongly preferred.
• Training specified in subparagraph (D) and the basic training for a Level 2 Reserve Officer by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training or completed an approved police powers program (832 Penal Code) required.
• Must also satisfy the requirements of Section 1029, 1030, and 1031 of the Government Code.
• Must have a valid drivers license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.