What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Specialist position at City of Grand Junction, Colorado?
Description
ANIMAL CONTROL SPECIALIST
Hiring Range: $26.37 - $29.67 HOURLY
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About the Position:
Are you passionate about protecting animals and ensuring public safety? Join our team as an Animal Control Officer and make a difference in your community! In this role, you will enforce state, county, and city animal control regulations, respond to violations, issue citations, and testify in court when necessary. You'll capture stray or dangerous animals, remove deceased ones from public and private properties, and educate the public about responsible pet ownership and animal control laws. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with other agencies to address animal-related concerns and help create a safe environment for all.
About the Grand Junction Police Department:
At the Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD), we are committed to enhancing community safety, reducing fear of crime, and elevating the quality of life through partnerships and innovative policing initiatives.
What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 days of paid annual leave, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, a City employee child care center an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
Duties
What You'll Do:
- Enforce state, county, and City animal control laws.
- Investigate animal control violations, cruelty, neglect, abandonment, and animal attacks.
- Patrol assigned areas to locate, capture, and impound stray, dangerous, or unlicensed animals.
- Respond to emergency calls involving injured, aggressive, or rabid animals.
- Assess the health and condition of animals encountered in the field.
- Engage with the community through public speaking, school programs, and public events to promote responsible pet ownership.
- Collaborate with local law enforcement, shelters, veterinarians, and other agencies to manage animal-related incidents and ensure proper handling of cases.
- Maintain accurate records of investigations, impoundments, and enforcement activities.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
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Qualifications
This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We're Looking For:
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in animal services, law enforcement or related field.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers certification within 1 year of employment.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, National Animal Control Association certification within 1 year of employment.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR certification within 1 year of employment.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
Supplemental Information
City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
Salary : $26 - $30
