Community Service / Animal Control Officer

VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Medical Insurance Vacation & Sick Leave
Dental insurance Group Life Insurance
IMRF Retirement Benefits Credit Union
Sociai Security Retirement Benefits Deferred Compensation Plan

Notice of Accepting Applications for the Position of:

COMMUNITY SERVICE /ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
POLICE DEPARTMENT

Salar/ The salary range for this position is $58,559 - $74,737. The annualized starting
Information: salary range is $58,559 - $64,561 (DOQ).

Bhef Description in a civilian capacity, performs a variety of law enforcement and other related

of Duties: activities that do not require the exercise of Police authority. Duties include
investigating non-criminal and non-criticaf incidents; Enforcing parking
ordinances; Various animal control activities including trapping, transportation,
quarantine, and euthanasia; Serving as Desk Officer; Assisting in detainee
processing; Responding to phone inquiries from the public and entering data
into the computer; Providing traffic assistance at traffic crash scenes and special
events; May be assigned to answer calls in the Fire and Police Communication
Center; Must be able to work from an elevated position using ladders, etc.;
Works 40 hours per week as assigned on any one of three 8-hour shifts over a
24-hour period, on any of the seven days, induding Holidays and weekends;
Performs other work-related duties, as assigned.

Reauired Minimum sixty (60) college semester hours from an accredited institution and
Training and vaiid Driver's License; Ability to tactfully communicate and handle a variety of
Knowiedoe: situations with the public; Should have experience in basic computer operations

and data entry; Valid Firearm Owner Identification card (FOID); If not in
possession of one, must have the ability to become certified in firearm use and
obtain a FOID card within 4 months from date of hire; Must provide proof of
current TDAP and rabies vaccines or consent to receive them as part of the
required pre-employment medicai examination.

Application To be considered for this position, piease submit a properly completed Village of
Process: Skokie Application for Employment to the Human Resources Office Village of

Skokie 5127 Oakton Street Skokie, !L 60077, or by email to
Human.ResourcesOiskoRie.ora by Jufy 14, 2023. or at Village Mali, 5127 Oakton
Street.

FJnalist(s) will participate in and must successfully advance through the following
Recruitment steps: Criti-Calf 9-1-1 Dispatcher exam, interview, polygraph examination,
Process: comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical

examination including TDAP vaccine, rabies vaccine, and drug screen. The
Village of Skokie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 14, 2023

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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS Job Description

Created: June 2023

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Position Titie: COMMUNITY SERVICE / ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Salary Range: B 147

FLSA: Non-exempt

Department: Police

Division: Patrol, Special Operations, and Administrative Division

Reports to: Police Sergeant and/or Unit Supervisor

Supervises: None

JOB PURPOSE

Under general supervision, this job classification is assigned to the Poiice Department to
perform a variety of law enforcement related activities, which do not require full poiice
authority, as well as animal control activities. Personnel are primarily assigned to the
Patrol Division but may be given specific assignments and provide relief for personnel in
other units. Tasks and services performed consist of both field and station assignments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as Station/Desk Officer; responds to inquiries from the public, enters data into the

computer, assists the Records Unit in providing copies of police reports and traffic ticket
bonds

• Enters data in towing database; receives administrative fee for release of vehicles

• Investigates abandoned automobile complaints. Follows up for compliance or vehicle

removal

• Exercises independent judgment in issuing parking citations and may solely be assigned

to this task

• Completes reports as authorized for numerous types of police incidents and with wa!k-in

traffic crash reports

• Provides motorist assistance and directs traffic at crossings, traffic crash scenes, special

events, etc.

• Assists in searching and processing prisoners when needed

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• May sen/e as a liaison to the Circuit Court

• Update log books, maintains assignment, fingerprint and other records, and enters data

into the computer

• Maintains control over property items received or recovered by the Department; holds for

court case or returns to owner; updates computer property fiies

• Prepares Daily Rosters

• Conducts inspections of the Detention Faciiity, as assigned

• May fuifii! the role as an evidence custodian

• Patrols streets and picks up stray, unregistered, injured and deceased animals

• Investigates complaints of domestic and wild animals that are creating a nuisance

• Consults with residents, business owners and others on methods to remove and/or

exclude animals from buildings

• Issues animal traps and monitors the traps when necessary

• Takes animals to shelters, arranges for quarantine of animals

• Investigates animal bites

• Must euthanize severely injured animals and trapped wildlife, when necessary

• Impounds animals when necessary

• Performs a variety of inspections to ensure compliance with animal control iaws

• Investigates animai license compliance issues

• Performs bee and wasp removal utilizing specialized equipment

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors the status and is responsible for the feeding of prisoners

• Shuttles squad cars to meet watch assignments

• Issues garage saie permits

• Maintains supplies and forms at front desk, booking and report writing areas

• May conduct follow-up investigations

• Staffs the equipment room during shift change

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• May be assigned to handle calls in the Fire and Police Communication Center, as needed

• Delivers and picks up documents, mai! and other departmental items

• May assist in crowd control activities

• Performs any other work activities as may be assigned

Additional Job Functions for the Identification Section:

• Maintains photographic, fingerprinting and evidence technician supplies

• Performs fingerprinting of individuals

• Delivers lab reports and evidence to area crime labs

• Maintains evidence and records

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Ability to appropriately apply laws, policies, procedures and rules to numerous types of

situations, including those related to anima! control

• Knowledge of animal species, animal behavior and animal care

• Demonstrate proficiency, exercise safety protocols and qualify regarding firearm use

• Abiiity to work from an elevated position using ladders, etc. when working with bees, birds

and other wildlife, insects, arachnids, etc.

• Ability to handle and apprehend animals in a safe and compassionate manner

• Possess strong interpersonal communications skills needed for regular public and co-

worker contact

• Ability to qualify and show proficiency in the use of less lethal weapons (i.e., baton, oc

spray)

• Abiiity to interpret and apply appropriate criminal law, traffic code and departmentai

policies to varied situations

• Knowledge of basic personal computer operations and data entry

• Must have good writing skills to assemble, organize and present information for reports

and daily bulletins.

• Ability to remain calm during hectic or demanding events

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• Ability to diffuse a situation when being verbaliy attacked

• Must be able to speak, read and write the English language, and possess good

communication skills

• Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations of the Village

EDUCATION/ TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum sixty (60) college credit hours from an accredited institution

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS / LICENSES

• Work any one of three 8-hour shifts over a 24-hour period, as assigned

• Work 40 hours in one week on any of the seven days, as assigned

• Be on-cali for animal control emergencies

• Valid driver's license

• Valid FOID card; if not in possession of one, must have the ability to become certified in

firearm use and obtain a Firearm Owner Identification Card (F01D) within 4 months from
date of hire

• Must provide proof of current TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis/whooping cough)

and rabies vaccines or consent to receive them as part of the pre-employment physical
examination requirement

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work functions of this position are more representative in nature of medium work
exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionaily to push, pull or lift objects. Employees
should seek out assistance when carrying out duties requiring exertion of 50 or greater
pounds of force. While performing the duties of this positon, the employee may
frequently be required to waik, sit, stand, drive, talk, reach with hands and arms, stoop,
kneel, climb or balance, crouch or crawl in confined spaces. Visual acuity, the
identification of primary colors and normal hearing ability are considered critical
elements of the job.

The work consists of tasks performed in both an inside and outside environment,
outside tasks being subject to year-round climate conditions. This position is scheduled
for both day and night work periods. Station work is frequently performed in a more
disruptive and confined environment because of a high flow of people, the answering of
phones and the disseminating or receiving of information.