Job Summary

Actively pursues the knowledge and skills that will enable the employee to perform the duties and responsibilities of an Animal Law Enforcement Officer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Sincere interest in the mission, vision, values, and goals of The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) and Animal Law Enforcement Department.
Complies with all Animal Law Enforcement (ALE) policies and procedures and training guidelines.
Communicates clearly and professionally in person, over telephone and over radio.
Responds to calls for service regarding public safety, health, and welfare of animals.
Performs direct animal handling in a humane manner such as capture, loading, unloading, vaccination, kenneling, etc.
Investigates reports of animal ordinance violations and takes appropriate action to resolve violations and/or human/animal conflict.
Assists citizens with interpretation and understanding of animal ordinances, department procedures, and responsible animal ownership.
Issues warnings for violations of animal ordinances.
Testifies in court cases relating to animal control ordinance violations.
Maintains accurate logs and data entry of reports and associated documentation of daily activity.
Responds to requests for assistance from other jurisdictions and departments as assigned.
Patrols jurisdictions, initiates contact with citizens and animals to ensure compliance with animal care and control ordinances and the humane treatment of animals.
Operates Animal Law Enforcement vehicles in a safe and prudent manner to respond to calls for service and random patrols for in violation of animal control ordinances.
Performs administrative duties (dispatcher, call taker, data entry, and licensing technician) as assigned.
Represents Animal Law Enforcement and the contracted jurisdictions in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
Stays abreast of current industry trends, changes in ordinances, and policy and procedures.
Keeps Animal Law Enforcement Leadership informed of progress and potential conflicts within the community.
Acts as a role model for other HSPPR employees, citizens, and customers.
Promptly reports violations of policy and procedure and/or conduct unbecoming to Animal Law Enforcement Leadership.
Appropriately documents observed animal behaviors utilizing objective language as required in relevant procedures and/or policies.
Maintains a positive and professional attitude at all times.
Resolves conflict while promoting HSPPR mission and vision.
Promotes HSPPR programs, services, and development.
Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Department and/or Divisional Leadership.
Other

·         Commitment to the mission, values, goals and success of HSPPR

·         Perform all other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisory Duties

None

Schedule Requirements

•                     Will be required to work weekends, nights and holidays.

•                     Will be required to work on-call, assisting staff or customers in person or verbally over telephone.

Education/Experience/Qualifications Necessary

·   Must be a U.S. Citizen.

·   At least 21 years of age.

·   High school diploma or GED.

·   Valid Colorado Driver’s License and insurable driving record.

·   Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly desired

·   Have no convictions for felonies or crimes of moral turpitude.

·   Eligibility for commission as an Agent for the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal

Protection.

·   Pass a drug test, basic physical fitness test, hearing and eye exam (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception).

·   Pass various qualifying exams and background investigations.

NOTE:     The job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

 

Compensation – starts at $20/hour DOE