The Ulster County SPCA is seeking a highly motivated, organized and professional individual who is passionate about animal welfare, strives for excellence and excels in working in a fast-paced, team environment. One part-time position available.
The Humane Law Enforcement Officer also serves as the Dog Control Officer (DCO), is responsible for animal control response, and assists the Humane Law (HL) Chief Investigator in investigating animal cruelty and neglect cases.
Specific duties include:

REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduate or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred
NYS Peace Officer Certification (preferred); must be qualified to be certified within 6 months of hire.
2 or more years of experience as an Animal Control Officer, Humane Officer or equivalent animal welfare experience, or
2 or more years of experience as a Police Officer or equivalent criminal procedural experience
Knowledge of state and federal laws, ordinances and regulations relating to animal welfare preferred
Knowledge of rules of arrest, search and seizure, probable cause and evidence gathering, police report writing and courts and legal systems preferred
Knowledge of basic domestic animal breeds, care and behavior, and safe and humane animal handling
Understand the elements of a crime and apply it appropriately to a criminal investigation
Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times while on-duty and representing the UCSPCA
Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office, etc. Strong organizational skills with the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously while setting and meeting deadlines; must be detail-oriented and resourceful.
Humane Law Enforcement Officers work a day shift, 8:30am-5:00pm and will have on-call after-hours duty assignments. Additionally, may work evening, weekends, and additional hours as necessary in emergency situations.
Eligible to be certified and sworn as a NYS Peace Officer, including qualifying with firearms and non-lethal arrest control tactics
Possess valid, unrestricted, clean NY driver’s license and pass a background check and fingerprinting; must meet Ulster County residency requirement
Must have good vision (close, distant, color, peripheral, depth, and focus) and hearing skills, and speak clearly.
Required to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, stoop, kneel and/or crouch. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds.
Constantly handling/restraining of animals of all sizes in a variety of areas and positions.
Daily exposure to animal odors and/or airborne particles.
**Include cover letter with resume when applying and ensure skills tests are completed.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• On call

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details