What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Services Officer I position at City of Edmond?
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Starting Salary: $18.89–$20.67 (depending on experience)
This is a Safety Sensitive Position.
About this Position
The Animal Services Officer I performs general-duty animal control work enforcing laws and ordinances. They ensure public safety and help prevent, detect, and investigate animal-related crimes. Work is varied and regularly involves an element of danger.
Incumbent must be available and willing to work varying shifts, extended hours, emergency call-outs, and weekends as necessary. A great degree of independent judgment is required, within the limit of well-defined guidelines and laws.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- At least 21 years of age (required to obtain required certification)
- Up to 6 months of related experience and/or training
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
Responsibilities
- Patrol an assigned area and enforce laws and City ordinances that pertain to animals
- Answer calls and handle situations regarding wild and domestic animals
- Issue citations, investigate crimes, and interview those involved
- Search for and preserve evidence
- Prepare reports
- Speak before the public and in court (as needed)
- Educate citizens regarding proper animal care
- Examine animals to determine general health and well-being
- Transport and re-home animals, either in the shelter or in the wild
- Capture and handle all types of animals
- Conduct euthanasia procedures and dispose of deceased animals
- Obtain Chemical Euthanasia Tech certification
Necessary Skills
- Ability to handle emotionally charged situations involving people and animals
- Ability to react with discretion and authority in emergency situations
- Availability and willingness to work varying shifts, extended hours, emergency call-outs, and weekends as necessary
- Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
- Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug, physical, and audio screenings
Benefits
- Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
- Retirement plans
- Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
- Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
- Paid parental leave
- Potential for bilingual pay
- A tangible impact to the Animal Services Department and residents in the City of Edmond
- A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED.
The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.
Salary : $19 - $21