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Humane Society Police Officer

Lycoming County SPCA

Job Description       FLSA: Exempt

Job Title: Humane Society Police Officer (HSPO)

Job Summary:  Investigates and, when appropriate, prosecutes those that neglect or abuse animals according to Pennsylvania State Law. Reports to the Executive Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintains a timely knowledge base of Pennsylvania law, specifically PA Crime Code 5531-5561, and rules of criminal procedure.
2. Prepares and Executes search warrants.
3. Prepares complete reports of each complaint, including a summary of facts, photographs, documents, and seizure of physical evidence, when necessary.
4. In court, is a credible and objective witness, presenting evidence and conveying the truth in a professional manner.
5. Works to protect animals that have been injured, abandoned, or otherwise endangered.
6. With permission of the Executive Director or Board President, represents the SPCA to the media and in the community regarding factual information on specific cases, as well as general factual information regarding the operation of the law enforcement operations of the SPCA.
7. Performs additional duties and assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education: Must be a high school graduate or commensurate experience. Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively. Must have basic computer skills. Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. Must complete Humane Society Police Officer’s training and continuing education as required.

Knowledge and Skills: Basic understanding of Society’s services, policies, procedures, Pennsylvania Dog Laws, Pennsylvania Anti-cruelty law, and criminal procedure. Demonstrated ability with communication, and interpersonal skills is required. Willingness and ability to educate the public in the humane treatment of animals is a necessity.

Prior Experience: Minimum 2 years animal-related profession experience and 2 years law enforcement experience preferred.

On-the-Job Training: Job proficiency should be attained within one year.

Required: Must have compassion for and a deep concern for the humane treatment and care of animals. 

Physical demands and working conditions:

                                   Exposure to a variety of animals, their odors, noises, and feces sometimes requiring the use of hazmat suits due to the animal’s living conditions. Lifts 40 pounds or more. Traveling throughout Lycoming County in various weather conditions. Exposure to materials used for cleaning and disinfection. Frequent use of computers and office equipment. Daily contact with individuals who may be angry, discourteous, or violent. Public speaking in providing testimony in a court of law.