Humane Enforcement Officer (52046)

Job DetailsJob Location: Carson Campus - Carson City, NV 89701Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 HourlyJob Category: Animal CareCare for pets. Find them homes. Save lives. That’s the mission at Nevada Humane Society. 

We’re a high-save organization helping nearly 34,000 animals in our community each year and caring for approximately 10,000 across both of our campuses. through sheltering, adoptions and community-centered programs and services that help find pets loving homes and keep them there. We are seeking a (Job Title) to join our team at our (Campus Name) Campus. In this role, you’ll provide daily care, support positive outcomes, and help match pets with the families who will love them for life. 

At NHS, lifesaving work is powered by dedicated professionals. We support our team with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and a workplace rooted in compassion, teamwork, and purpose. 





Department:


Humane Enforcement Officer


Reports To:


Humane Enforcement Manager




Supervises:


None




FLSA/Work Hours Status:


Full-Time 40+ hours per week


DOL Status:


Non-Exempt




Base Pay Range:


Base pay range is calculated by position title, and experience. It is determined within the departmental budget. Changes to the range are approved by the CEO.





 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

Our Humane Enforcement Officer plays an important role in advancing Nevada Humane Society’s mission 

As a Humane Enforcement Officer, you contribute to Nevada Humane Society’s (NHS) mission by performing field animal control work in accordance with state laws, city and ordinances, and statutes. You provide humane care of animals in custody. Humane Enforcement Officers also patrol neighborhoods and respond to citizen complaints. Handles all animals humanely, safely and with compassion, including those that may be injured, wild or potentially vicious. Your work supports protecting both community safety and animal welfare and reflects our commitment to care for pets, find them homes and save lives.     

Essential Responsibilities

Position-Specific Responsibilities


Support contracted Carson City service commitments by delivering professional animal control services and coordinating with partner agencies to ensure consistent, timely response and outcomes.
Conduct routine patrols on foot or in a company vehicle within assigned areas to locate animals at large; safely capture, control, transport and deliver animals to NHS for impoundment. 
Respond to high-priority and complex calls for service including aggressive animal incidents, animal cruelty investigations, bite reports, law enforcement assistance requests, and take appropriate enforcement and safety actions. 
Communicate professionally and compassionately with the public to provide education, warnings, and guidance regarding Animal Control ordinances; collaborate with local law enforcement to issue citations when necessary to resolve complaints and ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Prepare complete and accurate case documentation and testify in court regarding enforcement actions, investigations and related incidents.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable Animal Control Ordinances and enforcement practices; remain informed of ordinance updates and procedural changes. 
Perform animal rescues and respond to emergency calls while following safe handling practices and established protocols. 
Under the direction and supervision of a shelter Veterinarian, safely perform emergency euthanasia when required and in accordance with policy and applicable regulations. 
Remove and transport dead animals for disposal in compliance with established protocols. 
Maintain accurate and timely and complete data entry of case reports, citations, impounds, and field activities using required systems and documentation standards.
Safely operate, ensure proper working condition and cleanliness of dispatch vehicle . Report mechanical or safety concerns promptly to the proper staff members. 
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement, rescue groups, veterinarians, and other agencies to support coordinated field operations and animal welfare outcomes.
Maintains strict confidentiality of privileged communications and information and complies with privacy laws, regulations and organizational polices.
Investigate animal cruelty and abuse. Including evidence collection, documentation, and coordination with appropriate agencies as needed.
Work assigned schedules, on-call schedules, additional schedules to provide coverage for high volume caseloads, and to ensure coverage for contractual obligations as needed based on department and company needs.


General Responsibilities 


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