Animal Care Field Investigation Officer

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is looking to hire an Animal Care Field Investigation Officer to join our team. In addition to the Field Officer duties, our Investigators handle our dangerous/vicious dog investigations, hoarding investigations, joint-agency investigations, and higher-level cases as needed. In this role, you will investigate reported violations of animal care laws and ordinances to help keep Pima County's pets safe. PACC is open seven (7) days a week. Availability to work all schedules is required. Current rotating schedules include 6:00 am - 4:00 pm and 11:00 am - 9:00 pm.

Requirements

One year of experience enforcing animal care laws and ordinances.
Valid driver license is at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is at time of appointment.
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
The County requires pre-employment background checks.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
Within nine months of appointment, employees must receive the full series of pre-exposure rabies immunizations.
Medical inability to be immunized or previous immunization must be verified by the County Physician prior to employment.
Recommended boosters are required for the duration of employment, unless medically excused or physiologically unable to develop immunity.
Some positions may require fluency in English and a second language as determined by the department.
This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.
This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen, which may include respirator fit test.
Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, and equipment alarms.
Speaking Activity - In person, on a phone, on a radio.
Vision - must be able to operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception, have peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

Fifteen semester hours or thirty quarter hours of college-level coursework from an accredited university or college in veterinary or animal science education may substitute for six months of required experience.
Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
Six months of experience with Pima County as an Animal Care Field Officer.
Minimum six (6) months experience conducting investigations, such as dangerous or vicious dog and/or joint agency investigations.
Education and/or training specifically involving animal cruelty investigations.
Experience and/or education in social work, education, community organizing, and/or program development.
Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Responsibilities

Conducts detailed investigations of alleged violations of animal care laws and ordinances, including gathering information and evidence from agencies, interviews, and on-site inspections.
Enforces dangerous animal regulations by evaluating behavior, classifying animals, and assessing owner responsibility, presenting evidence and defending determinations at hearings.
Obtains search warrants, conducts searches, and identifies, collects, and maintains custody of evidence for prosecution, ensuring chain-of-custody and supporting prosecuting attorneys.
Assists other agencies in investigating felony animal cruelty cases and inspects businesses or special events for compliance with animal care laws and ordinances.
Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects to verify information, establish background, and determine probable intent of alleged violators.
Prepares and maintains detailed manual and automated records and reports, including documentation in support of prosecutions.
Testifies in court on cases related to animal care laws and dangerous animal classifications.
Operates and maintains assigned vehicles and animal control equipment, including chemical-immobilization tools, snares, ropes, nets, and traps.
May authorize use of controlled chemical capture delivery systems by qualified staff.
Serves as a technical resource, advising and training less experienced employees in proper procedures.
May act as a lead in the absence of the supervisor and perform enforcement, field service, or animal care activities as required.
Performs safety inspections, operator-level maintenance, and ensures proper operation of assigned equipment and resources.