Job Description

The

Ulster County SPCA

(UCSPCA) is a private nonprofit animal welfare organization based in Kingston, NY that offers its employees a tangible purpose in their work and a fulfilling career. Our organization is in the business of helping, healing, and adopting abused, neglected and homeless animals. Simply put, we change lives.

As a no-kill facility with

the only Humane Law Enforcement department

in the county, we're looking for a

Humane Law Chief Investigator

who is passionate about our mission, dedicated to helping both humans and their animals, and committed to the integrity of law enforcement policy and procedure.

Requirements:

-Bachelor's degree preferred; Associates degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience required

-High school graduate

-Minimum 3 years serving in a managerial capacity

-Minimum 2 years combined experience in animal cruelty investigations, animal control or law enforcement; knowledgeable in laws of arrest, search and seizure, probable cause and evidence gathering, scene response and crime investigation experience, police report writing and courts and legal systems

-NYS Police Officer or Peace Officer Certification

-Knowledge of basic animal care and handling strongly preferred

-Basic computer skills, ability to learn internal software.

-Position requires annual qualification and use of firearm, taser, OC spray, baton, radio and animal capture equipment.

Responsibilities:

-Respond to situations involving animals in crisis due to abuse, neglect or disaster

-Provide subject matter expertise related to the investigation of animal abuse cases from initial investigation to prosecution, to include court testimony as needed.

-Coordinate and maintain the Humane Law Enforcement department's work, supervising the Humane Law Enforcement Investigator and Dog Control Officer

-Maintain official records and documents, utilizing shelter software, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations, notably regarding privacy/confidentiality and security

-Ensure all reporting requirements are met, including timeliness, completeness and accuracy in reporting

-Build and maintain positive relationships with animal welfare, law enforcement and other related personnel and agencies within the county and state

-Represent the UCSPCA professionally at meetings, conferences, donor functions and media interviews as needed

-Be prepared to provide on-call support to respond to animal emergencies as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
Experience:

animal cruelty investigations or law enforcement: 2 years (Preferred) managerial: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:

NYS Police Officer or Peace Officer Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person