What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Officer I position at City of Chesapeake?
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this position requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards . Certification of DCJS training for weapon carrying (must be at least 21 years of age), and veterinarian certification to use controlled drugs to sedate and euthanize animals.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : This job classification provides service to the community on a 24-hour basis during all hours of the day and night. In order to accommodate this 24-hour service, this job class is required to work on rotating schedules, which includes working weekends and holidays, and may involve work in excess of regularly scheduled hours (overtime) when required by operational necessity. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of animal care and behavior.
Knowledge of and the ability to recognize symptoms of disease or injury in a variety of animals. Knowledge of laws pertaining to animals and their application.
Customer service experience and the ability to interact and communicate effectively with other employees and the public.
Basic computer skills with the ability to perform data entry.
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this position requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards . Certification of DCJS training for weapon carrying (must be at least 21 years of age), and veterinarian certification to use controlled drugs to sedate and euthanize animals.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : This job classification provides service to the community on a 24-hour basis during all hours of the day and night. In order to accommodate this 24-hour service, this job class is required to work on rotating schedules, which includes working weekends and holidays, and may involve work in excess of regularly scheduled hours (overtime) when required by operational necessity. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of animal care and behavior.
Knowledge of and the ability to recognize symptoms of disease or injury in a variety of animals. Knowledge of laws pertaining to animals and their application.
Customer service experience and the ability to interact and communicate effectively with other employees and the public.
Basic computer skills with the ability to perform data entry.