HUMANE OFFICER RECRUITMENT

Now Hiring: Lieutenant, Animal Cruelty Investigations

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) is hiring a seasoned law enforcement professional to expand and lead our Animal Cruelty Investigations.

Use your experience and vision as a law enforcement leader to shape the future of animal cruelty investigations, helping spcaLA re-establish and revitalize our approach to humane law enforcement.  You will do this by leading a team of professionals committed to investigating animal cruelty cases and prosecuting individuals or organizations who neglect or abuse animals within the state of California.

Humane Officers may work with local and federal law enforcement and other public and private agencies to reduce illegal smuggling of under-aged animals, illegal bloodsports, and more.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to jobs@spcaLA.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

spcaLA Humane Officers in Action

Underage puppies

A Downey man dubbed “The Sick Puppy Peddler,” sold sick and underage puppies to families throughout Southern California. Most puppies died soon after the victims brough them to their homes. A tip to the spcaLA Cruelty Tipline led to a joint investigation by spcaLA, Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business (DCBA), the District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation and the Downey Police Department, culminating in 52 criminal counts.  The perpetrator spent nearly two years in jail, and was sentenced to pay $203,000 in restitution, one year of probation, counseling for animal cruelty, and is prohibited from owning or being around any animals for 10 years.

Cockfighting

spcaLA Humane Officers assisted Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department with the service of the warrant on a property in an unincorporated area of Juniper Hills in the Antelope Valley. More than 200 “fighting roosters,” along with an estimated 500-600 pounds of illegal marijuana and a .22 caliber rifle were found. spcaLA has a Mutual Operations Understanding (MOU) with LA County and are often called upon to assist in animal-related cases.

Bow

A concerned citizen found Bow, an 11-month-old kitten, in a Lawndale apartment complex’s trash can.  In addition to having two broken legs, our medical examination revealed evidence of past abuse, including hip dislocation, bruised lungs, broken teeth, and abrasions to her ears. spcaLA investigators linked Bow to a suspect, who was arrested and charged with two felony counts Penal Code 597(a) animal cruelty and two misdemeanor counts of Penal Code 597.1, permitting injured animals to go without veterinary care. Despite her horrific abuse, Bow remained a sweet and affectionate cat. She was adopted and is living her best life, cherished by her new family.

Disaster Response

spcaLA’s Disaster Animal Response Team (DART)™ works with local, state, and national agencies to help families and their animals with medical, food, housing assistance. spcaLA has deployed to fires, floods, and other disasters, including the Eaton and Palisades fires, the Northridge Earthquake, Hurricanes Harvey and Katrina, and the Indian Ocean Tsunami, among others.