Administrative Captain, Humane Law Enforcement

San Diego Humane Society•San Diego, CA

1d•$92,429 - $120,158•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Humane Society is hiring a Full-Time Administrative Captain for our Humane Law Enforcement team! In this role, you’ll be support our mission by working as a strategic partner to the Chief and Operations Captain to lead the San Diego Humane Society's Humane Law Enforcement Department. It serves as the department's administrative, compliance and training leader, ensuring operational excellence across all campuses through comprehensive oversight of compliance, training, professional development, and employee engagement functions. This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Administration of Justice, Animal Science, Public Administration, Human Resources, or related field with seven (7) years of full-time progressively responsible related experience in law enforcement, investigations, or animal control organizations, with three (3) years supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of related experience and education required.
Must successfully complete Peace Officer Standards and Training and CA state-approved humane academy and satisfy the requirements of Section 1029, 1030, and 1031 of the Government Code within one year of employment.
In accordance with departmental standards and California law, an active CA Penal Code 832 certification is mandatory for this position.
Must have an active CA Penal Code 832 certification upon hire, or successfully obtain certification after employment by completing the course and passing all tests within one enrollment in an approved PC832 course.
Must pass a full P.O.S.T. background check, medical examination, psychological screening, drug screening, LiveScan and all background requirements by the State of California.
Must have a valid driver's license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in training coordination, academy operations, or professional development programs highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary administrative leader for the department, handling big-picture oversight of personnel matters, policy implementation, and compliance oversight.
May serve as Acting Chief when required or as Incident Commander for SDHS participation in emergency situations/disasters.
Work with Pack Leaders from HLE, Sheltering, and Administration, and other areas to plan, direct, organize, implement and evaluate processes, services, activities and procedures on an ongoing basis.
Serve as the department's Training Coordinator and Academy Assistant Director, ensuring SDHS maintains the premier Humane Law Enforcement training program in California.
Oversee all post-training phase continuing education and ensure all required positions, including Humane Law Enforcement Officers (HLEO) and Animal Protection Officers (APO).
Research, schedule, coordinate, and track all continuing education requirements for the entire department, maintaining accurate and current training records.
Evaluate training opportunities, solicit input from personnel and supervisors for recommended programs, and oversee all logistics for attendance of selected personnel.
Serve as a mentor to Sergeants and Lieutenants in the management of campus teams, providing guidance on employee motivation and performance management.
Serve as the department's Compliance Officer, ensuring adherence to all State and Local Laws governing Animal Control and Humane Law Enforcement operations.
Work with the Administrative Lieutenant to ensure all resolutions and County Clerk regulations for HLEOs are current and properly maintained.
Uphold the administrative hearing process, working with hearing officers as necessary.
Support the Chief in implementing and leading a continuous quality improvement process, focusing on systems/process improvement.
Utilize data to identify strengths and opportunities.
Promote regular and ongoing opportunities for all staff to give feedback on department operations.
Work with the VP of Community Engagement and other staff members to promote active and broad participation from HLE staff.
Work closely with the Senior Director, Government Relations to support municipal animal field services and animal services contracts.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with other animal welfare organizations (e.g., San Diego Animal Welfare Coalition members), local municipal government officials, law enforcement agencies, District Attorney's offices, court officials and municipal representatives.
Perform duties of Humane Officer and Investigator, as needed.