San Diego Humane Society is hiring full-time Humane Officers for all locations!

How you’ll impact our mission:

At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission to Inspire Compassion. Humane Law Enforcement Officers impact the lives of more than 40,000 animals each year by patrolling designated areas to enforce state laws and local ordinances, ensure humane treatment of animals, issue citations, investigate complaints involving animal neglect and/or cruelty, and educate the public regarding proper animal care.

If you’re compassionate, honest, and trustworthy and excited to participate in animal investigations and rescue operations, we’d love to talk to you. Eligible candidates will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus – relocation bonus is negotiable!

What’s in it for you?

At SDHS, 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 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:

• Comprehend and enforce CA state laws, local animal control municipal codes, regulations governing licensing, rabies abatement and prevention
• Humanely handle, capture, restrain, confine and transport domestic animals and livestock using proper humane equipment, methods and techniques
• Investigate and enforce animal cruelty laws and Vicious Dog and Public Nuisance incidents
• Issue citations, prepare and execute search warrants and arrest warrants, prepare cases for filing criminal charges with City Attorney/District Attorney
• Conduct accurate and thorough investigations including obtaining photographs and video, recovery and proper storage of evidence, interview of persons involved, and conduct follow-up inquiries as needed
• Emergency Response Team – All officers receive training and equipment for responding to animal related emergencies related to a variety of incidents including wildfires.
• Opportunities for advancement include: Field Training Officer, Dangerous Dog Task Force, and other specialized positions in animal rescue/sheltering.

What we’re looking for:

With a High School Degree or equivalent, you can qualify one of three ways:

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  1 year experience dealing with the public in a service-related capacity AND completion of 30+ college units related to animal control, law enforcement or criminal justice

OR

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  6 months as Animal Control Officer

OR

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  1 year full-time, paid experience working in an animal control agency or humane society, veterinary or kennel/boarding facility, ranch or zoo handling, controlling and caring for animals.

Additionally, you must be able to pass a physical and psychological screening, including drug screening. Must pass a full background check. Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.

Location & Hours: We are hiring for all campuses: San Diego, Oceanside, and Escondido. This position works a 4/10 Alternative Work Schedule.

Pay: Starting range is between $23.91 – $29.89 per hour and is eligible for an hourly bilingual-Spanish premium. The hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience.