Also called: Animal Cruelty Investigator, Humane Agent
Investigates animal cruelty and neglect and can issue citations or make arrests.
Responds to a report of starving horses, documents the scene with photos, works with a vet to assess the animals, gets a warrant to seize them, and later testifies in court.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. Animal control or law enforcement training plus cruelty investigation certification.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Animal Science.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. Cameras and databases help build cases, but investigating cruelty in homes and farms stays field work for people.
Classes: Government or civics, Biology, Psychology, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9011.
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