Animal Law Enforcement

Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and people? With an almost year‑round beautiful blue sky and a scenic mountain backdrop, HSPPR is a nonprofit animal shelter serving El Paso, Pueblo, and Douglas Counties as well as the City of Centennial in the colorful State of Colorado. We employ a total of 200+ employees. We are an organization that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion.

HSPPR welcomes you to apply for this exciting opportunity at our socially conscious organization.

The Animal Law Enforcement Officer Recruit will actively pursue the knowledge and skills that will enable the employee to perform the duties and responsibilities of an Animal Law Enforcement Officer I. Must be able to perform the key duties and responsibilities of an Animal Law Enforcement Officer I at the end of the training period and meet the requirements to be promoted to ALE Officer Level I.

The successful applicant must be able to meet or exceed the minimum education, experience, and abilities necessary to perform all essential job functions, unassisted, and at a pace and level of performance consistent with job requirements.

• Complies with all Animal Law Enforcement policies, procedures and training guidelines.
• Actively participates and meets or exceeds the requirements of the Animal Law Enforcement Officer Training Program.
• Attend and actively participate in the ALE Academic courses and Field Training phase of the academy as outlined in the ALE Training Academy schedule.
• Maintains good attendance throughout the ALE Academy.
• Demonstrates the ability to receive and apply constructive feedback.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, customers, and citizens.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned.
• Represents Animal Law Enforcement and the contracted jurisdictions in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Promptly reports violations of policy and procedure and/or conduct unbecoming to Division and/or Department Leadership.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Resolves conflict while promoting a responsible community where animals are inherently valued and owners are committed to their pets.
• Ability to perform under stress and perform physical abilities consistent with Animal Law Enforcement duties.
• Speaks English clearly and converses effectively with persons of divergent ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds. Projects voice clearly and forcefully when necessary while under personal stress.
• Ability to prepare written reports, memos, citations, activity logs, etc. This includes the documentation of own observations and actions; and statements of victims, witnesses, and suspects. Writes legibly using acceptable grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with peers, supervisors, and the public. Maintains control over situations and appropriately handles conflict.
• Ability to apply reason and logic rapidly in a legally correct manner when under physical, emotional, and intellectual stress. Comprehends and processes new information quickly and accurately. Retains relevant information.
• Ability to identify a variety of domestic animals and effectively manage their behaviors including working in direct contact with aggressive and injured animals.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Department and/or Divisional Leadership.

• At the end of the ALE Training Academy (approximately 12 weeks), the ALE Officer Recruit must be able to pass the ALE Training Final Exam with a minimum score of 80% and successfully complete the Field Training phase as outlined in Power
  
  DMS. ALE Officer Recruits will need to be able to complete the following tasks, at which time they will be promoted to ALE Officer Level I.
  • Can consistently complete the following calls for service and all associated documentation without direct supervision: animal impound, dog at large, and noisy pet.
  • Can consistently complete Priority 1 calls for service with supervision and/or assistance from a supervisor or more senior officer.
  • Proven ability to…