Cheyanne Buchanan
Sterling,CO
Summary
Dedicated Animal Control Officer with expertise in emergency response, animal investigations, and humane treatment. Skilled in enforcing animal welfare laws and preparing detailed reports. Compassionate professional with experience in animal control and public education. Proficient in animal handling, investigative report preparation, and community outreach, contributing to improved public awareness and compliance with animal welfare regulations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Control Officer
Logan County Humane Society
Sterling , CO
03.2026 - Current
- Enforcing local animal control laws and ordinances.
- Responding to calls involving stray, injured, neglected, or dangerous animals.
- Investigating reports of animal cruelty, neglect, and abuse.
- Capturing and transporting animals safely to shelters, veterinary clinics, or other facilities.
- Educating the public about responsible pet ownership and animal-related regulations.
- Issuing warnings, citations, or reports for violations of animal control laws.
- Maintaining detailed records, incident reports, and evidence for investigations.
- Assisting law enforcement officers during calls involving animals.
- Conducting patrols to identify and address animal-related concerns in the community.
- Coordinating with veterinarians, shelters, rescue organizations, and other agencies.
- Handling difficult or emotionally charged situations while maintaining professionalism and public safety.
Detention Deputy
Logan County Humane Society
Sterling, CO
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised and monitored inmates within a secure detention facility.
- Conducted inmate counts, security checks, and facility inspections.
- Enforced facility rules, regulations, and safety procedures.
- Performed inmate intake, booking, classification, and release procedures.
- Maintained security and order while preventing disturbances and contraband activity.
- Escorted inmates to court appearances, medical appointments, and other authorized locations.
- Prepared detailed incident reports, disciplinary reports, and daily logs.
- Responded to emergencies, inmate altercations, medical incidents, and security breaches.
- Conducted searches of inmates, housing units, and common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior and reported safety, security, or mental health concerns.
- Assisted medical staff and other criminal justice professionals as needed.
- Maintained professional interactions with inmates, staff, attorneys, and visitors while ensuring compliance with facility policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Goal Academy High School
Sterling, CO06-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, COSkills
- Animal captures
- Animal investigations
- Humane animal treatment
- Wild animal capturing
- Domestic animal capturing
- Investigative report preparation
- Two-way radio operations
- Citations and warnings
- Animal welfare laws
- Animal handling
- De-escalation techniques
- Inmate supervision
- Physical restraint techniques
- First aid and CPR
- Inmate observation
- Body and cell searches
- Inmate control
- Facility monitoring
- Inmate escorting
- Report preparation
- Security procedures
- Physical restraint
- Key control
- Headcounts
- Surveillance
Timeline
Animal Control Officer
Logan County Humane Society
03.2026 - Current
Detention Deputy
Logan County Humane Society
04.2024 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Goal Academy High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Northeastern Junior College