What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Service Technician/Animal Control (Part-time) position at City of New Bern?
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Performs responsible skilled work in the enforcement of local and State laws and ordinances regulating the keeping, control and protection of animals within the City; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Police Sergeant or Lieutenant.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Enforcing animal control and protection ordinances; issuing citations; impounding animals.(The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Receives, investigates and answers complaints concerning stray, wild or owned animals. Patrols, checking for animals running at large, licenses and vaccinations; sets traps for cats and dogs. Impounds abandoned and stray dogs and other animals. Issues appropriate warning notices and citations. Contacts owners of dogs or other animals having bitten someone, ordering appropriate confinement of such animals, prepares and submits appropriate reports. Rescues trapped, lost or injured animals; returns animals to owners. Helps euthanize animals. Investigates reports of animal cruelty and issues appropriate forms; testifies in court. Traps and relocates problem wildlife; advises public on how to deal with problem wildlife. Captures wild, vicious, diseased and other animals using specialized equipment, techniques and chemicals. Maintains inventory of and orders supplies. Attends community meetings and makes presentations and schools; assists citizens in obtaining food and care for pets; performs related public relation duties related to animal control. Performs related tasks as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Education and ExperienceAny combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience as a veterinary assistant or animal related training.Special RequirementsPossession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Possession of tranquilizer gun and euthanasia certifications issued by the State of North Carolina.CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FORTHIS POSITION WITH THE CITY OF NEW BERN.THE CITY OF NEW BERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Performs responsible skilled work in the enforcement of local and State laws and ordinances regulating the keeping, control and protection of animals within the City; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Police Sergeant or Lieutenant.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Enforcing animal control and protection ordinances; issuing citations; impounding animals.(The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Receives, investigates and answers complaints concerning stray, wild or owned animals. Patrols, checking for animals running at large, licenses and vaccinations; sets traps for cats and dogs. Impounds abandoned and stray dogs and other animals. Issues appropriate warning notices and citations. Contacts owners of dogs or other animals having bitten someone, ordering appropriate confinement of such animals, prepares and submits appropriate reports. Rescues trapped, lost or injured animals; returns animals to owners. Helps euthanize animals. Investigates reports of animal cruelty and issues appropriate forms; testifies in court. Traps and relocates problem wildlife; advises public on how to deal with problem wildlife. Captures wild, vicious, diseased and other animals using specialized equipment, techniques and chemicals. Maintains inventory of and orders supplies. Attends community meetings and makes presentations and schools; assists citizens in obtaining food and care for pets; performs related public relation duties related to animal control. Performs related tasks as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Education and ExperienceAny combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience as a veterinary assistant or animal related training.Special RequirementsPossession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Possession of tranquilizer gun and euthanasia certifications issued by the State of North Carolina.CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FORTHIS POSITION WITH THE CITY OF NEW BERN.THE CITY OF NEW BERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
