Humane Law Chief Investigator

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.
  
  
  

Pay & Benefits:

• Pay is $28.00 - $40.00/hr, commensurate with experience, with holiday pay and bonuses, longevity bonuses.
• Paid NACA membership
• 40-hour, 5-day workweek; rotating on-call for evenings/ weekends
• Health insurance (medical/dental/vision), life insurance
• Paid sick time, paid vacation/personal time, paid family leave, paid holidays
• Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employee discount, uniforms provided
• Interested candidates should include a cover letter with resume.