Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly

Are you passionate about animal welfare and ready to make a real difference in your community? NOCO Humane is seeking a dedicated Animal Protection and Control Officer to enforce animal ordinances, assist citizens, and ensure the humane treatment of animals. In this role, you’ll investigate animal-related ordinance violations, issue warnings and summonses, respond to animal rescue calls, and maintain accurate records of daily activities. You’ll also handle domestic and wild animals in various conditions, including aggressive or injured ones, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. You’ll perform both fieldwork and dispatcher duties, assisting in coordinating calls and monitoring Officer safety.

We’re looking for someone who is 21 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED (with further education in Animal Science, Criminal Justice, or related fields a plus) and a valid Colorado driver’s license. Work experience in animal welfare or enforcement/animal control is highly desired. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are a plus and include a wage premium. You must be able to handle animals of all temperaments and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working in all weather conditions. This full-time role requires flexibility, including weekend, holiday, and on-call shifts. Work schedules are generally 4×10 or 5×8, subject to business need, and include holiday and weekend shifts.  Compensated on-call overnight shifts are required.  Must be able to work a flexible schedule.  Living arrangements within 30 miles of the Larimer Campus (located in Loveland, CO) is required due to on-call duties. If you’re committed to public safety, have strong communication skills, and are ready for a rewarding and challenging career, apply today!

Expected hiring range is $18.50 to $22.00 per hour commensurate with applicable experience and certifications.  Closes January 10th, 2025, or when filled.

NOCO Humane is an equal opportunity employer. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, short term/long term disability and life insurance, matching 403b retirement plan, paid time off and discounts. NOCO Humane conducts criminal and DMV background checks and requires drug testing of all employment candidates.

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