Animal Control/Parking Enforcement Officer

THIS IS A CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, YOU MUST SUBMIT THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS APPLICATION.

Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online www.saratoga-springs.org under Civil Service, or email civilservice@saratoga-springs.org to request one be sent to you.

Completed applications can be emailed to civilservice@saratoga-springs.org, mailed in, or dropped off at the office

SALARY: 2025 $52,621 NYS Retirement; Health, Dental, Vision Benefits; Paid time off; CSEA Union option; Yearly Increases

LOCATION: City of Saratoga Springs NY – Public Safety – Police Department

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualification(s) MUST be met and clearly detailed on the City of Saratoga Springs employment application form:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
  
  

Special Notes

• The incumbent is required to be properly vaccinated and maintain proper vaccinations; especially the rabies vaccine. The incumbent will have 3 months from their effective start date to begin AND finish the rabies vaccination series otherwise their appointment will be rescinded. The City of Saratoga Springs Public Safety Department will cover the monetary cost of the rabies vaccination series.
• Must have a current and valid NYS driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain said license for duration of employment.
• Weekend and evening availability required
• To be eligible for appointment, each candidate will be subject to a thorough background investigation. Applicants may be required to authorize access to educational, financial, employment, criminal history, mental health records or other records. Conviction of a felony may bar appointment. Conviction of a misdemeanor or other offenses is subject to evaluation and may bar appointment. At the discretion of the appointing authority candidates may submit to additional screening as a term and condition of employment, including but not limited to fingerprinting and polygraph testing. The applicant will be restricted for interview/appointment if the required background packet is not submitted within the allotted time frame.
  
  

DUTIES: This position exists in the Public Safety Department and is charged with the responsibilities for carrying out the provisions of the Agriculture and Markets Law and local municipal ordinances dealing with the general control of various animals including the seizure, impoundment and disposition. An incumbent in this position also has the responsibility to make routine foot and motorized patrols for enforcing parking regulations and issuing tickets for violations in accordance with City ordinances. An employee in this class must possess skill in handling small animals and be able to operate independently in the field and be able to work extensive out of doors exposed to varying weather conditions. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety in accordance with established policies and procedures and with direction received from a ranking Police Officer in the Police Department. Supervision over the work of others is NOT a responsibility of employees in this class. The incumbent does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES: Illustrative only

• Walks or drives on assigned routes and check street and parking lot areas to detect parking ordinance violators;
• Tours assigned areas to determine time duration of parked cars, marks parked cars for time check and issues appearance tickets to offenders for illegal and overtime parking;
• Advises drivers tactfully as to reasons of issuance of parking violation tickets;
• May be required to appear in court, on occasion, regarding parking violations and summonses;
• Keeps a variety of simple records and prepares reports related to the work
• Receives and answers complaints from the public regarding dog nuisances;
• Issues appearance summons and arrests warrants and participates in court proceedings including the preparation of reports and providing information, testimony and evidence;
• Enforces local ordinances, quarantine laws and orders applicable to dog licensing and behavior;
• Tranquilizes uncontrollable animals; Transports dogs to local animal shelter; Investigates reports of cruelty to animals;