Lieutenant, Humane Law Enforcement

San Diego Humane Society•San Diego, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

San Diego Humane Society is hiring a Full-Time Lieutenant for our Humane Law Enforcement team! In this role, you’ll be responsible for direct oversight and operation management of the San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) Officers and Sergeants. You’ll support our mission by effectively coordinating with other departments who provide essential support services such as Campus Operations, Community Engagement, Veterinary Care, Volunteer Engagement, Facilities, and Philanthropy. 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

Must have a bachelor’s degree in in Administration of Justice, Animal Science, Zoology or related field.
Must have a minimum of four (4) years of full time progressively responsible related experience in animal control or animal services within an animal welfare organization, including investigations experience, with one (1) year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of related experience and education.
Must successfully complete Peace Officer Standards and Training, 832 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.
Must be willing to be vaccinated against tetanus, Hepatitis C, rabies or other diseases as deemed appropriate by the SDHS for the health and safety of the employee and others.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.
Candidates must pass a full background check, medical exam and drug screening post offer.

Nice To Haves

Multi-location management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in investigation of reported cruelty cases, witness interviews, suspect interrogations, preparation and execution of search and seizure warrants, managing evidence and chain of custody protocols, educational outreach programs and report writing.
Lead by example by demonstrating and advocating for San Diego Humane Society core values and work consistently to encourage and develop direct reports to do the same.
Bring unity and cohesiveness to teams, ad hoc work groups, task forces, and other interdepartmental collaborations.
Work with direct reports to plan, direct, organize, implement and evaluate processes, services, activities and procedures on an ongoing basis.
Manage employee issues for all areas of responsibility, including motivating and developing teams, evaluating performance and providing feedback, implementing and enforcing policies, and carrying out disciplinary actions.
Enthusiastically assist the public and other staff in all SDHS programs and special events.
Motivate and assist in leading a high-performance team; attract, recruit, develop and retain team members.
Lead 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.
Ensure alignment within the department.
Work closely with other operations leadership at all campuses regarding the necessary care requirements for animals held for cruelty cases.
Work with the Fleet and Resource Managers to ensure that vehicles assigned to HLE are well maintained, properly equipped and remain current for legally transporting animals.