Undercover Investigator

Summary

Join Mercy For Animals, a leading farmed animal advocacy organization, as an undercover investigator to expose and stop animal abuse in factory farms and slaughterhouses. You will conduct thorough research, apply for employment at animal agriculture facilities, document conditions using hidden cameras, maintain daily records, and transmit findings to the director of investigations. Maintaining strict confidentiality and meeting all facility expectations while undercover is crucial. You will also be required to testify in legal proceedings. This position requires extensive travel and a commitment to Mercy For Animals' mission and values. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Requirements

• High level of personal integrity, intelligence, responsibility, and intestinal fortitude
• Capability to operate independently in physically and emotionally grueling environments
• Ability to use discretion in confidential matters relating to cases
• Exceptional research and organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge of factory farming, animal husbandry practices, and animal welfare issues
• Commitment to the mission and values of Mercy For Animals
• Commitment to continued personal and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research on various farmed animal welfare issues and agricultural practices and facilities
• Apply for and obtain employment in the animal agriculture industry, including factory farms, hatcheries, livestock markets, and slaughterhouses
• Using hidden cameras, thoroughly document conditions and practices in the above mentioned facilities, paying particular attention to animal welfare issues
• Maintain daily records and communications with the director of investigations during the course of the investigation
• Review, compile and transmit footage, photographs and notes to the director of investigations
• Retain strict cover and confidentiality in relation to all cases and any other sensitive information before, during, and after each case
• While undercover, meet or exceed all expectations of the agricultural facility while maintaining cover and following all federal and local laws
• Be available to meet with law enforcement and provide testimony for all legal proceedings resulting from a case

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference given to multilingual individuals

Benefits

• No- or low-cost health, vision, and dental insurance
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan, with a dollar-to-dollar employer match of up to 3% of your annual earnings