Humane Officer, Sergeant

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Day Off

403(b) retirement plan with 5% match

Relocation bonus negotiable

Benefits package

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking a supervisor to lead officers on their campus, ensuring proper documentation and enforcement of animal-related laws. The role involves training, evaluating, and disciplining Humane Officers and enforcing ordinances across contracting jurisdictions.

The position requires an AA degree or equivalent, 2 years in animal control or investigations, and 1 year of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in Administration of Justice or related field.
• 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 POST or completed an approved police powers program (832 Penal Code) required.
• Must also satisfy the requirements of Government Code Sections 1029, 1030, and 1031.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to officers within their assigned campus, ensuring documentation and procedures are followed for all cases.
• Assist with selection, training, evaluation, and disciplining Humane Officers in cooperation with department Managers.
• Enforce animal-related ordinances in contracting jurisdictions and other contractual services.
• Humane handling, capture, restrain, confine and transport domestic animals and wildlife using proper humane equipment and methods.
• Investigate and enforce animal cruelty laws and related activities.
• Take animals under protective custody as evidence in crimes.
• Issue citations, prepare and execute search warrants and arrest warrants, file cases with City or District Attorney.
• Analyze situations and apply procedures and good judgment to enforce animal laws.
• Use tact, judgment, and strategy with diverse people, both friendly and hostile.
• Explain and demonstrate proper animal care to the public service arena.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment & tact

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Administration of Justice or related field

Job description

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.