Deputy Chief, Humane Law Enforcement

Loudoun County Animal Services

Job Description

Deputy Chief, Humane Law Enforcement, Loudoun County Virginia

Hiring range: $32-$43/hour; take-home vehicle, relocation incentive of up to $4,000, and Spanish language proficiency incentive available. The Deputy Chief of Humane Law Enforcement for Loudoun County is a leadership role in a high-performing Animal Services Department in northern Virginia, just outside of the DC area. From complex investigations to community building, this team does it all, and we are looking for our newest member in strategic development of our officers, investigations and programs.

Vacancy Announcement
Are you looking for a proactive, compassionate leadership role combining animal welfare and law enforcement? Loudoun County’s Department of Animal Services (LCAS) located in Leesburg, Virginia, is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Chief Humane Law Enforcement Officer (HLEO). Join a team of twelve highly motivated, enthusiastic Officers working for a progressive, nationally-recognized agency in a jurisdiction that is very supportive of our department’s mission. Annually we respond to over 5,000 calls for service and every day as an HLEO in Loudoun County is different, challenging, and exciting, as our population of 450,000 people coexist with thousands of companion animals, livestock, and wildlife. This position is eligible for a relocation incentive of up to $4,000 and additional compensation is available for proficiency in Spanish language.

The successful candidate will respond to a variety of requests for service and will provide excellent humane law enforcement services to the community, enforcing state and local laws, educating the public about proper animal care, and rescuing sick or injured animals of all species, including wildlife as well as prepare and present cases in court on a monthly basis. This position supervises the day-to-day operations of the Humane Law Enforcement division assisting with calls for service, oversight of, and engagement in complex investigations and prosecutions; and reviews HLEO team investigation reports for accuracy and completeness. Standard work shifts will be Monday through Friday but may include a rotation of early mornings, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed to maintain operational integrity. A successful candidate will have experience in animal cruelty investigations, wildlife, firearms, equine management, technical animal rescue, courtroom presentation, disaster response, and other related topics. Training our officers in the latest and most advanced procedures and techniques to carry out their duties of protecting the animals and citizens of Loudoun County is a top priority of the command staff. This position will help plan, develop and execute training to ensure officers are prepared to handle all aspects of their position and engage with a number of partner agencies throughout Virginia and the United States to optimize departmental relationships and performance. LCAS Humane Law Enforcement Officers work as sworn, armed officers within the Department of Animal Services, which also includes the animal shelter, receiving 2,300 animals/year with a 94% live release rate. More details and application available on our website. Position open until filled.

This is a full time job