Animal Protection Officer

Animal Protection Officer

Hiring Range:

$5,180 - $5,940 (monthly)

$62,160 - $71,280 (yearly)

Salary Range:

$5,180 - $ 6,962 (monthly)

$62,160 - $83,544 (yearly)

The Animal Protection Officer enforces applicable state laws, county resolutions, and town ordinances involving animals. He/she initiates and completes reports, investigations, summonses and case files as needed to reach a disposition on animal related incidents. He/she may need to perform any other duties as assigned by the Animal Protection Supervisor or other sworn supervisor.

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.

Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

• Investigates reports of animal related county or municipal ordinance and animal related state law violations, conducts follow‑up investigations, and keeps the Animal Protection Supervisor informed of progress and potential issues.
• Assists citizens with interpretation and understanding of animal related county/municipal ordinances and state laws, department procedure and responsible animal ownership.
• Issues warnings and legal summonses for violations of animal related county/municipal ordinances and state laws, as well as prepare case files, work with the District Attorney’s Office in the preparation of cases, and testify in court cases related to criminal investigations.
• Patrols jurisdictions, initiates contact with citizens and animals to ensure compliance with animal related county/municipal ordinances and state laws, and the humane treatment of animals.
• Capture, control, impound and/or transports domestic, exotic, livestock, and wild animals of differing temperaments.
• Assists in the coordination and response of animal rescue and recovery during disasters.
• Must be able to use assigned technology such as a law enforcement radio, body worn camera, cell phone and mobile data computer.
• Must be willing and prepared to work outside and drive in all types of weather environments and disaster situations, and to work in dangerous conditions at times.
• Must be willing to work varied shift schedules or on‑call status as set forth by Animal Protection Supervisor.
• Must be commissioned by the Colorado Bureau of Animal Protection and pass the certification test of the Animal Welfare Association of Colorado within two years of employment.
• Must obtain euthanasia certification and perform the skills within six months of employment.

• Responds to requests for assistance from other jurisdictions and departments as assigned.
• Ensures applicable equipment and work areas are cleaned and maintained.
• Performs wildlife capture, rescue, and/or euthanasia as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

21 years of age with valid driver's license. Applicant must successfully pass a complete and thorough application and background investigation, polygraph and psychological exam, physical drug screen, and other tests as necessary.

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED;
Minimum of 21 years of age, valid Colorado Driver’s License and insurable driving record. Proven work ethics and integrity. Experience prioritizing duties and multi‑tasking within a busy work environment.

Advanced education in an applicable field of study such as, but not limited to Animal Science, Wildlife Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Veterinary Technology. Previous animal care, animal welfare and/or animal handling experience. Experience reading and interpreting ordinances. Previous enforcement or animal control experience.

• Ability to establish and…