Humane Law Enforcement Officer

Humane Law Enforcement Officer

Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers! We're proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. At Loudoun County, we bring together talented professionals from all backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, growing communitythat's The Loudoun Difference.

Loudoun County Animal Services is looking for a new humane law enforcement officer (HLEO) to join our expanding team. Our officers receive comprehensive training (both classroom and in-field), take-home vehicles, competitive pay, exceptional benefits (including ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and pension) and support from a community of over 440,000 residents. The humane law enforcement team works within the department of Animal Services to provide comprehensive responses to calls that include dogs running at large, routine investigations, complex felonies, wildlife rescue, animal hoarding, technical large animal rescue (of livestock) and much, much more.

The Humane Law Enforcement team responds to over 5,000 annual calls for service, resolving the majority of these cases with education and positive outcomes, while maintaining a monthly court schedule, in which more serious and complex cases are presented and prosecuted. Officers work with the Animal Services sheltering and veterinary teams to collect forensic evidence and work towards comprehensive resolutions to animal welfare matters in Loudoun County. Our HLEOs are armed, sworn, and an integral part of our community, as we focus on providing compassionate animal rescue, intake, and law enforcement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and 4 years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Criminal Justice or related field and / or equivalent experience in work involving animal welfare or the veterinary field.
• Experience with companion animals and livestock is essential. Prefer some experience with exotics and wildlife.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Spanish bilingual strongly preferred, with proficiency incentive available.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

The successful candidate will undergo criminal, fingerprint, credit, and DMV background checks as well as a physical examination, to include a drug screening and psychological exam. When on-call and using a take-home vehicle, HLEOs must operate from a location that is a maximum of 25 road miles from 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg, Virginia, or within Loudoun County limits.