Animal Law Enforcement Administrative Officer

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 in the colorful State of Colorado. We employ a total of 200+ employees. We are an organization that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion. HSPPR welcomes you to apply for this exciting opportunity at our socially conscious organization.

Job Summary

The Animal Law Enforcement Administrative Officer must be an organized professional with strong skills in solving problems and managing records. The ALE Administrative Officer responds to citizens' inquiries, assists citizens fill out forms, and answers public requests for information. The ALE Administrative Officer needs good interpersonal skills, including patience and the ability to listen. The ALE Administrative Officer must perform their duties with integrity and deal with the public pleasantly and tactfully.

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

The Animal Law Enforcement Administrative Officer supports HSPPR's mission by ensuring efficient, accurate, and compassionate administrative operations that enable Animal Law Enforcement to serve both animals and the community effectively. By managing records, processing legal documentation, supporting court actions, and assisting the public with information and services, the role helps promote compliance with animal laws and protects public safety. Additionally, the position contributes to humane outcomes for animals and positive community relations through responsive customer service, collaboration with officers and volunteers, and support for outreach and education efforts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Initial point of contact for citizens who come to the office in-person
• Obtains signed complaints from citizens
• Issues warnings and summonses to violators of city and state laws
• Advises citizens concerning laws and ordinances
• Collects and preserves evidence
• Testifies in court
• Collects subpoenas and creates court packets
• Enters calls for service when necessary
• Sells licenses
• Assists with running license plates
• Process summonses to be sent to the proper agency
• Quality control
• Monitors ALE emails
• Processes records requests
• Enter county/state court records
• Process municipal court records
• Update HSPPR records with case dispositions on summonses
• Update street files
• Fix duplicate person/animal ID's
• Complete daily vehicle/district assignment schedule
• Add officers cross training from other divisions to daily vehicle/district assignment schedule
• Prepare yearly district rotation schedule
• Prepare daily vehicle assignment/district schedule
• Prepare yearly bay duty cleaning schedule
• Prepare yearly court calendar
• Enter HSPPR bite reports into EPCPH data base
• Assists with training new officers and updating training materials
• Assists with getting new officers uniforms and equipment
• Assists with maintaining office supplies and departmental forms
• Assists with monitoring trap inventory
• Prepares and presents various information and programs to outside organizations
• Promptly reports violations of policy and procedure and/or conduct unbecoming to Department Leadership
• Prepares weekly Bite Blotter data
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Department and/or Divisional Leadership

Other

• Commitment to the mission, values, goals and success of HSPPR
• Work cooperatively with all volunteers and recognize the talent and commitment they bring to HSPPR.

Physical Demands

• Exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally and 30 pounds frequently
• Requires sitting for a significant period of time, walking and standing to a lesser degree
• Primarily works in a shared office environment. Work station is in a primary location, near the front door.
• May be exposed to respiratory, noise, physical, mechanical and electrical hazards
• Exposure to Zoonosis diseases (a disease that can be transmitted to humans from animals) is possible
• Exposure to infectious diseases is possible

Schedule Requirements

• Primary schedule consists of five (5) eight-hour shifts. However, the schedule may change on short notice as needed.
  
• Duty hours will vary and will generally be between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
  
• Schedule may include mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed.

Education / Experience Necessary

The successful applicant must meet or exceed the minimum education, experience, and abilities necessary to perform ALL the job functions, unassisted, and at a pace and performance level consistent with actual job requirements.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of policies and procedures of the department
  
• Knowledge of the elements of local and state laws
  
• Knowledge of investigative procedures
  
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system
  
• Knowledge of computers and typing skills
  
• Ability to communicate with spoken words
  
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, descriptions, or instructions
  
• Ability to follow the rules and regulations
  
• Ability to effectively communicate with other employees and the public
  
• Ability to read policies and procedures, periodicals, journals, and manuals

Minimum Experience, Training/Certification, and Performance Standards

Animal Law Enforcement Administrative Officer

• Sincere interest in the mission, vision, values, and goals of The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region and Animal Law Enforcement Department
  
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
  
• At least 21 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.
  
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and insurable driving record
  
• Have no convictions for felonies or crimes of moral turpitude
  
• Pass a drug test, basic physical fitness test, hearing and eye exam (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception)
  
• Pass various qualifying exams and background investigations

Education/Experience

• Minimum 2 years of animal control field experience
  
• Minimum education of an associate degree or equivalent training and experience
  
• Consistently rated as above standards performance evaluations
  
• No formal disciplinary action/punishment taken for the one year time period preceding application
  
• Successfully completed Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers certification test
  
• Colorado Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Protection State Agent
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, employees and citizens
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
  
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate work assignments, work in multi-task environment
• Exercises good judgment when dealing with the public, employee issues, and animal-related concerns
  
• Able to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential information
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, coworkers and management
  
• Ability to train and evaluate new employees work performance
  
• Exercises good judgment when dealing with the public, coworkers, and animal-related concerns
  
• Able to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential information
  
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software
  
• Organized, shows initiative and is a conscientious worker
  
• Continually meets requirements of level II Officer

 

** Applications accepted through Tuesday, September 8, 2026, or until position is filled **

 

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time staff.

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, by applying to this position, you acknowledge that HSPPR requires a drug test be performed within 72 hours of the receipt of an offer of employment. You further acknowledge that if you a) refuse to submit to any requested drug test for any reason, b) test positive for the presence of illegal drugs, all forms of marijuana and products containing THC, and improper or illegal use of prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs or c) fail to take the test within 72 hours, the offer of employment made to you may be rescinded by HSPPR without liability.

Also, 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.  Animal Law Enforcement Officers must also submit to and pass any screening requirements set forth by local police departments and military installations.  The ability to obtain these clearances is a requirement of this position. 

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.