Animal Law Enforcement Dispatcher

Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and people? With an almost year-round beautiful blue sky and a scenic mountain backdrop, HSPPR is a nonprofit animal shelter serving El Paso, Pueblo, and Douglas Counties as well as the City of Centennial. We employ a total of 200+ employees. We are an organization that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion.

 

Job Summary

The ALE (Animal Law Enforcement) Dispatcher assists all Humane Society customers in an efficient and professional manner, primarily those requiring assistance by phone. ALE Dispatchers are key to the successful completion of the Department's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals. Employees assigned to this Division are expected to perform a variety of support functions to include Dispatcher/Call Taker and Data Entry. While individuals may specialize in one or more functions of the Division they will gain and maintain basic abilities in all areas.

 

HSPPR's Mission Statement: HSPPR offers compassionate care to animals, supports safe communities, and provides socially conscious sheltering.

 

The ALE Dispatcher supports HSPPR's mission by serving as a critical first point of contact for the community, ensuring timely, accurate, and compassionate response to animal-related concerns. Through effective call handling, information sharing, and coordination of Animal Law Enforcement resources, the role helps protect animal welfare, promote responsible pet ownership, and enhance public safety across the communities HSPPR serves.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

This job description includes major duties and responsibilities of the job. It is not to be construed as including every task inherent in the position.

 

Answer incoming phone calls to the Animal Law Enforcement Department. Answer questions and provide information to the public about all services offered by HSPPR and/or direct callers to the appropriate departments. Enter calls for service into internal software systems. Dispatch Animal Law Enforcement Officers. Collect and process service and licensing fees. Perform daily accounting reconciliation for service or licensing fees collected. Other administrative duties as assigned.

• Perform opening and closing duties as assigned;
• Represents Animal Law Enforcement and the contracted jurisdictions in a professional and courteous manner at all times;
• Handle complaints or customer concerns with professionalism and good judgement. Involve a Supervisor or ALE Administrative Manager when necessary;
• Maintain professionalism (attendance, punctuality, dress, actions, and speech) in all internal and external interactions;
• Acts as a role model for the department and the organization;
• Complies with all Animal Law Enforcement policies and procedures and training guidelines;
• Assists citizens with interpretation and understanding of animal ordinances, department procedures, and responsible pet ownership;
• Promotes Humane Society programs, services, and development;
• Stay abreast of current industry trends, changes in ordinances, and policy and procedures;
• Keeps Animal Law Enforcement Leadership informed of progress and potential conflicts;
• As assigned, safely and properly trains, coaches and assists trainees and individuals completing cross training with all of Animal Control Officer positions;
• Provide appropriate and constructive feedback to others on a peer to peer level;
• Promptly reports violations of policy and procedure and/or conduct unbecoming to Animal Services Leadership;
• Strives to maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times;
• Anticipate difficult situations before they arise and deal with them accordingly;
• Resolves conflict while promoting a responsible community where animals are inherently valued, and owners are committed to their pets;
• Live answers incoming calls for service when possible which includes a large variety of animal related calls. Responds to any calls that go to voicemail throughout the shift and must be completed by end of the day;
• Obtains all crucial information necessary, determines if probable cause to investigate and carefully documents all essential information;
• Dispatches Animal Control Officers utilizing radios and other communication devices in an expedient manner;
• Communicates clearly and concisely;
• Remains calm and courteous to all customers, co-workers and animals.
• Provide compassionate care and services for customers in various emotional states;
• Understands geographical locations for which the department provides services and surrounding areas;
• Enters all Field Service related Data Entry, which includes, Officer reports, Summonses, Written Warnings, Owner and Animal sensitive and confidential information into the Chameleon system;
• Completes various duties associated with animal licensing programs for all divisions of the Animal Law Enforcement Department;
• Serves as a contact person to the public regarding license procedures, fees, questions, etc.;
• Processes animal bites to ensure public health and safety;
• When assigned, operates HSPPR vehicles in a safe and prudent manner;
• Keep work areas clean and tidy

Other

• Commitment to the mission, values, goals and success of HSPPR.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Department and/or Leadership.

Supervisory Duties

None

Physical Demands

• Regularly sits at computer station.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of forty pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Typically stands, bends, stoops and crouches.
• Consistently exposed to animals in the workplace and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.
• Periodically drives a HSPPR Vehicle to perform duties.

Education/Experience Necessary

Minimum Experience, Training/Certification, and Performance Standards:

General

The successful applicant must be able to meet or exceed minimum education, experience, and abilities necessary to perform ALL the job functions, unassisted, and at a pace and level of performance consistent with actual job requirements. Once individual has completed training program, employee will perform assigned duties within established policy and procedures and shall maintain minimum performance and training standards which are subject to change in order to keep pace with industry and Department Standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Sincere interest in the mission, vision, values, and goals of The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region and Animal Law Enforcement;
• Must be a U.S. Citizen;
• At least 18 years of age;
• Ability to effectively read, write, interpret, communicate, perform basic problem solving, and perform basic math as commonly expected from completion of a High School Diploma or Equivalent Education;
• Have no convictions for felonies or crimes of moral turpitude;
• Pass various qualifying exams and background investigations.

Abilities

• Ability to perform under stress and perform abilities consistent with administrative support functions.
• Speaks English clearly and converses effectively with persons of divergent ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds. Projects voice clearly and forcefully when necessary while under stress;
• Ability to prepare written reports, memos, citations, activity logs, etc. This includes the documentation of own observations and actions; statements of victims, witnesses, and suspects. Writes legibly using acceptable grammar, punctuation and spelling;
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with peers, supervisors and the public. Asserts self when necessary to confront or exert control over difficult situations;
• Ability to apply reason and logic rapidly in a legally correct manner when under physical, emotional and intellectual stress. Comprehends and processes new information quickly and accurately. Retains relevant information;
• Ability to identify a variety of domestic animals and effectively manage their behaviors;
• Inspect vehicles. May, on occasion, operate company vehicles during routine and emergency operations under varying road, weather and lighting conditions. Performs minor maintenance when required.

Minimum Experience Preferred

• Previous experience with Customer Service;
• Previous experience with data entry; .Previous experience in answering phone calls for Customer Service or in a call center.

Minimum Training/Certification Requirements

• Attend, and successfully complete portions of the ALE Training Academy as required by the ALE Training Sergeant, ALE Operations Manager and/or ALE Leadership;
• Successfully complete the ALE Administrative Field Training Program.

Minimum Performance Standards

• Learn the basic functions of the ALE Dispatcher position (Call taking, dispatch, licensing sales/lookup, data entry/quality control, and bite case data entry) through a combination of academic and field training programs;
• Answer incoming calls and provide quality service to citizens as well as other agencies;
• Utilize the shelter's computer software to complete data entry, enter calls and dispatch calls to officers in a timely and proficient manner.

 

**Application Deadline: August 19th, 2026, or until position is filled **

 

Benefits include:

Health Insurance ~~ 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary ~~ Dental and vision Plans  ~~ Supplemental Group Life Insurance  ~~ Short and long term disability Insurance ~~ Paid time off ~~  Holidays ~~  Direct Deposit  ~~ Personal Pet Perks ~~ Wellness Programs ~~ Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment

 

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/.

 

The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community.

 

Core Values Statements-

• Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect and compassion.
• Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve.
• Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions.
• Excellence: We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation and the development of our board, staff and volunteers.
• Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people.
• Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.

 

As a condition of employment with HSPPR, you will be required to authorize HSPPR and ProScreening to conduct a background check before confirming an employment start date. The background check will include a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship/immigration status, and a motor vehicle record. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that any offers of employment will be contingent upon completion of the background check to the satisfaction of HSPPR.

In consideration of any offers of employment made as a result of your interest in this position, by applying for this position, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against HSPPR for invasion of privacy in respect to drug testing and background checks as listed above.