Field Resource Officer

Reports to Chief Dog Warden 

Join the Team at Cincinnati Animal CARE

At Cincinnati Animal CARE (CAC), we do work that matters.

Every day, our team protects animals, supports our community, and helps save thousands of lives each year through compassionate care, advocacy, and education.

This work is meaningful, fast-paced, and can be challenging, but for the right person, it’s incredibly rewarding.

We are a team built for impact, made up of people who care deeply, work hard, support one another, and show up every day committed to making a difference.

If you are passionate about animals, thrive in a mission-driven environment, and want your work to have purpose, we’d love to have you join us.

About the Role

We are looking for a Field Resource Officer to join our team and play an important role in supporting CAC’s mission.

In this position, you will:

• Provide support to Deputy Dog Wardens in serving our community. You will respond to stray dogs, assist with the transport of lost pets back to their homes. You will also patrol certain areas for lost pets or deliver, and set up and monitor dog or cat traps. You will also educate the public about proper pet ownership, dog registration, and provide guidance to help keep dogs in homes. 

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful work, takes pride in helping others, and wants to contribute to a growing organization making a real impact in the community.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Your day-to-day may include:

• Picking up strays as directed by the Field Operations Supervisor (FOS)
• Picking up strays from local PD, Vet Hospitals
• Assist in returning dogs home when owners have transport challenges to picking up lost pets from the shelter
• Provide assistance to families in the community that may need food or supplies delivered from our Community Support team
• Other field duties as needed, assigned by FOS or requested by a Deputy Warden
• Inventory vehicles weekly to ensure Dog Warden equipment is in working order and in vehicles
• Complete the Field Operations Safety inspections and represent the team at monthly safety committee meetings.
• Supporting additional organizational needs as they arise 

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about CAC’s mission and animal welfare 
• Brings a positive, team-first attitude 
• Communicates openly and professionally 
• Takes ownership and solves problems proactively 
• Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment 
• Can balance compassion with accountability 
• Is dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn 

Qualifications

Preferred/Required:

• High school graduate or GED
• Clean driving record
• Ability to handle all breeds/sizes/temperaments of dogs and cats to move them in and out of a vehicle
• Safe driving record, ability to safely drive a cargo/transit van
• Ability to use navigational tools and knowledge of the various communities in Hamilton County
• Familiar with county and state ordinances, specifically the Ohio Revised Code 955 and 956
• Anticipates and identifies problems, and proactively seeks solutions in the absence of perfect data; practices excellent and creative problem-solving skills
• Practices dynamic, holistic and critical thinking that consistently delivers exceptional results while maintaining alignment on timelines and targets
• Highly-effective communicator up, down, across and outside the organization
• Effective cross-functional collaborator who works cooperatively with other team members to find new and better approaches

Why Join CAC?

At CAC, you’ll be part of more than just a workplace. You’ll join a team of people doing meaningful work together.

We offer:

• The opportunity to make a real difference every day 
• A mission-driven, supportive team culture 
• Growth and development opportunities 
• Competitive benefits package 
• A workplace where your work directly impacts animals and the community 

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: From $15/hour 
• Retirement plan with employer match 
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Paid Time Off 
• Professional Development Assistance 
• Life Insurance 

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Exposure and handling unvetted animals and their waste is frequent.
• Danger from moving traffic
• Exposure to aggressive and sick animals
• Exposure to zoonotic diseases and parasites
• Temperature level will vary from extreme cold to extreme heat
• Moisture level will vary from extreme dry to rain, snow, and ice conditions and may require immersion in water
• May require evening, weekend, and holiday work.
• On-call availability for emergency situations.
• Potential for rotating shifts based on training level and organizational needs
• 8 or 10 hour shifts
• 2 shifts to cover 24 hours, first and second shifts
• Holiday availability
• Weekend availability