Animal Protection and Control Officer

NOCO Humane

Job Description

Are you calm in a crisis, quick on your feet, and soft-hearted about animals? No two days look alike for our Animal Protection & Control Officers. One day you’re reuniting a runaway dog with its family, the next you’re rescuing wildlife or helping a neighbor become a better pet parent. If you want work that truly matters for animals and people, we’d love to meet you.

About NOCO Humane:
NOCO Humane is an independent nonprofit that has served northern Colorado since 1969. As an open-admission shelter, we believe every animal deserves a safe place to go. In Fiscal Year 2026 we cared for nearly 12,700 animals (cats, dogs, rabbits, goats, snakes, and more!) and reunited over 3,000 lost pets with their families. Our APC Officers answered more than 12,000 calls for service. Guided by Socially Conscious Sheltering, our team serves animals and people with respect, dignity, empathy, and kindness.

What You’ll Do

-Investigate animal ordinance violations, bites, and animals at large, then follow up
-Patrol your jurisdictions and help residents understand ordinances and responsible pet ownership
-Issue warnings and summonses, and testify in court when needed
-Safely capture, impound, and transport domestic and wild animals of all temperaments, vaccinate animals, and perform wildlife rescue or euthanasia when required
-Take a turn in dispatch: answer calls, assign them to officers, and track officer safety in the field
-Keep accurate logs, reports, and statistics
-Complete at least three paid overnight on-call shifts each month

What You Bring

-High school diploma or GED, and at least one year of work experience
-At least 21 years old, with a valid Colorado driver’s license and an insurable driving record
-Eligibility for commission as an Officer
-Ability to earn vaccination and euthanasia certification within six months, and Colorado APC Officer certification within three years
-Ability to receive rabies vaccination and periodic titer testing
-A level head under stress, clear communication, and comfort with public contact and courtroom testimony

Bonus points for: animal care or handling experience, enforcement or dispatch experience, Chameleon software, Spanish fluency, or education in Animal Science, Wildlife Science, Criminal Justice, or Veterinary Technology.

Schedule & Physical Requirements

-5x8 or 4x10 shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
-Must live within 30 miles of the shelter for on-call duties
-Work indoors and outdoors in all weather, including long stretches of driving
-Lift up to 50 lbs unassisted, wear body armor, and handle aggressive, injured, ill, or deceased animals
-Exposure to animal waste and zoonotic diseases

Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, supplemental accident insurance, matching 403b retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and more.

How to Apply
Visit www.nocohumane.org/careers to apply. We will begin reviewing applications on October 31, 2026. The job will remain posted until filled.

NOCO Humane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Candidates must pass a background check, DMV check, and drug test.

This is a full time job