Humane Enforcement Officer - Moloka'i

Maui Humane Society is an open-air animal shelter for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and other animals. We provide veterinary and routine care and help surrendered animals find a new home. We also provide humane law enforcement services, education and outreach, programs to retain pets in their families, and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. Our team is resilient, compassionate to animals, creative problem-solvers, and dedicated to do what it takes to get the job done. We're excited to welcome you as our next Humane Enforcement Officer (HEO). In this role you will be responding to requests for stray dog animal control and investigations into animal care in accordance with local and state laws. You will also provide daily care to dogs in our holding kennels. This includes providing meds, food, water, bedding, toys and treats. It also includes heavy duty cleaning - think poop...a LOT of poop. Minimum age: 21Active valid drivers license and ability to be covered on MHS insuranceHumane Enforcement is 24/7/365; you will have to work weekends and holidays and nightsPhysical ability to crouch, stand, squat, lift 50 lbs, and be in almost constant motion for 8 hours; physically capturing and restraining animals of various sizes, weights and species, walking and running various distances, climbing a variety of objects, crawling or dragging one's self into or under tight spaces, wading and swimming in various water conditionsWhat you'll be doing (with a team and training):Responding to calls for serviceInvestigating complaintsProviding community education and enforcement services relating to animal care and controlTo be successful in this role you'll need to have (minimum qualifications):Strong customer service communication skills - externally and internally High comfort in interacting with all types of animals & ability to observe and document animal behavior Ability to assess factual information and present effectively in volatile situationsAbility to use the radio, telephone and computer systems and communicate clearlyAbility to efficiently use different computer programs We'd love it if you already had (desired qualifications):Fear Free CertificationLaw enforcement experienceAnimal humane enforcement experienceProfessional dog handling experienceExperience with animals with medical or behavioral needsExperience with shelter software (PetPoint preferred)What you can expect from us:Regular supportive feedbackCareer growthTraining in animal welfareA comprehensive compensation package including:Medical & dental benefits at no cost to you Other benefits at low costFSA401K with matchStudent loan forgiveness eligibilityPerformance pay raises

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