Investigator
About The Position
The Investigator provides statewide field support, including animal investigations, animal emergency sheltering, and interagency response activities. This role assists law enforcement, animal control agencies, and prosecutors by providing subject-matter expertise in animal cruelty cases, evidence documentation, and animal welfare standards, without exercising law enforcement authority. In addition to investigative support, the Investigator plays a critical operational role in establishing, staffing, and operating emergency and satellite animal shelters and providing direct animal care during large-scale responses, seizures, and disasters. This position also serves as an educator and trainer for law enforcement and animal control professionals, delivering instruction on animal cruelty investigations, animal handling, documentation, and best practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Supplemented by five (5) years of experience in animal welfare, animal control, law enforcement, and/or training involving animal handling
- Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a professional resource to state and local jurisdictions in all aspects of animal cruelty investigations.
- Assist partner agencies with scene assessments, animal condition documentation, evidence photography and videography, and report preparation.
- Provide expert guidance on animal welfare standards, cruelty indicators, seizure planning considerations, and cost-of-care principles.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely investigative records for all assigned cases.
- Provide expert testimony in court proceedings when requested, including testimony related to animal condition, investigative findings, and documentation methods.
- Maintain working knowledge of Georgia animal law, including cruelty statutes, animal seizure considerations, and related legal concepts.
- Assist with planning, setup, operation, and demobilization of emergency or satellite animal sheltering facilities.
- Perform hands-on setup of animal housing, intake areas, supply staging, sanitation stations, and operational flow at shelter sites.
- Provide direct, humane care to animals housed in emergencies or temporary shelters, including feeding, cleaning, enrichment, monitoring, and basic handling.
- Support intake, identification, movement, and reunification of animals during large scale responses.
- Ensure animals are handled and cared for in accordance with departmental standards, Fear Free principles, and humane best practices.
- Work collaboratively with Logistics Coordinators and shelter teams to support sustained field operations.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with law enforcement, animal control, prosecutors, veterinarians, and animal welfare partners in assigned regions.
- Develop and deliver training, presentations, and educational sessions for law enforcement, animal control officers, prosecutors, and partner agencies.
- Assist with regional and statewide trainings, roll-call briefings, workshops, and conferences.
- Serve as an Operation Humane subject-matter expert during trainings and professional meetings.
- Support coalition-building efforts by sharing best practices, trends, and lessons learned with partner agencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
