Animal Control Officer

Job Title Animal Control Officer

Department Police

Reports To Sergeant

Positions Supervised None

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Pay Grade H05

Starting Rate $16.09

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Education High School diploma or GED

Experience No previous experience is required

Certifications Complete basic animal control course within 12 months of employment. Complete continuing education as required by Texas Department of State Health Services. CPR training.

Licensing Must posses Texas Class "C" driver's license with clear driving record.

Residency None

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Summary

Day-to-day responsibilities include protecting residents from and educating the community about stray or vicious animals and related diseases; working with animal shelter partnership; captures, impounds, relocating, disposing of animals and maintaining records.

Essential Job Functions

· Patrol an assigned area for stray, vicious or injured animals and respond to citizen complaints regarding same.

· Provide support and care to animals.

· Enforce laws and ordinances, to protect citizens and property.

· Share information and work with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate.

· Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws and statutes and pending legislation.

· Work shift as assigned.

· Maintain 24 hour on-call status as assigned.

· License animals within the city limits.

· Issue warnings and citations.

· Respond to calls and investigate animal cruelty complaints.

· Conduct animal bite investigations and place animals in quarantine.

· Pick up live and dead animals to keep the city free of road obstructions, health hazards and stray animals.

· Assist with the operation and maintenance of the Jacksonville Animal Shelter.

Ancillary Job Functions

· Maintain shelter facilities, firearm, vehicle, and equipment in accordance with state regulations.

· Contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

· Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

· Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Commits to doing the best job possible. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

· Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision.

· Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

· Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.

· Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed.

· Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

· Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

· Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.

· Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

· Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Understands organization's strengths and weaknesses. Analyzes market and competition. Identifies external threats and opportunities. Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

· Equipment, Machines, Tools and Work Aids: Experience in using computer, calculator, telephone, tape recorder, copier and phones. Animal services vehicle, police radio, first aid equipment, animal services tools and equipment, and other equipment as required

· Complete continuing education as required.

Equipment tools commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Computer, printer, Microsoft office, outlook, power pressure, lawn Mower, copier, scanner, body camera, dart gun, eforce, euthanasia and anased drugs, motor vehicle, on-call cell phone, catching pole, Catching net, snake pole, bolt cutter, telephone, buzzer gun, leashes, Cages, large tongs, cat gloves.

Work Environment or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

· May be required to work in high or dangerous places.

· Work may involve potentially life threatening exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.

· May often be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.

· May be required to work in confined spaces.

Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· Work requires the ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.

· Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.

· Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push and reach.

· Work requires the ability to climb and balance.

· Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.

· Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment

· Position requires the ability to smell.

· Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, precise hand eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

· Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

Total Compensation foreligible positions.

· Paid and holidays

· Eighteen days a year of paid vacation accrued the first year of service

· Longevity pay

· Certification/Education pay

· Participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System in which the employee contributes 6% and the city matches 2:1

· Health, dental and life insurance

· Vested after five years of service

· Eligible for retirement after 20 years

CRIMINAL HISTORY, DRUG TEST and DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECK REQUIRED.

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE CONDUCTS RANDOM DRUG TESTS.

The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.09 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16