What are the responsibilities and job description for the ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER position at City of Sherwood AR?
Additional Status Information: The City of Sherwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary: $19.55/hour ($40,664.00) and more depending on qualifications, education and skills.
Job Objective: Performs routine and complex public safety work in the enforcement of Animal Services Ordinances.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responds to complaints regarding violations of Animal Services ordinances, writes and issues warnings and/or citations to owners of animals in violation of the City of Sherwood Animal Care and Control Ordinance.
Appears in court to testify regarding Animal Services violations.
Operates a light duty truck for patrolling and surveying.
Required to work on weekends as needed; must be available to be on-call seven days a week, nights, and holidays, in rotation with other officers.
Uses humane traps, snare pole, nets, and other equipment in the course of their duties as to handle the animal in the most humane manner possible.
Removes dead, injured, or dangerous animals from streets/residential premises
Feeds, medicates, and cleans animals as needed.
Maintains records and files of the animal shelter and the animals housed there; compiles a variety of data regarding Animal Services; prepares daily, monthly, and annual reports of activities. Logs all incidents concerning Animal Services activities.
Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
Process adoptions, reclaims, licenses and renewals, and any other required administrative duties including computer operations.
Custodial and kennel duties as required.
Selects and euthanizes animals in the shelter as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned and/or required.
Qualifications
High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area e.g., animal services, law enforcement, etc., plus 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Either present a Certificate of Training for Animal Euthanasia or successfully complete training offered by the Animal Services Department of the City of Sherwood. Must meet the requirements to receive a Euthanasia Technician Certificate for controlled substance registration from Arkansas Department of Health Pharmacy Services.
Special Requirements
All positions with the City of Sherwood are subject to a pre-employment background check. Some positions are subject to pre-employment and random drug screening. All positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening. Valid Driver's License.
Miscellaneous Information
The City is committed to providing our employees with a competitive salary and benefit program. We offer our full-time employees a variety of benefit plans to meet their personal needs. The city contributes 6% into your 457(b) and matches up to 4%, totaling a possible 10% into your retirement. Health insurance is free to employee; excellent vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays and a personal day! Free membership to our Rec Center for employee, and discount for family! For more specific information about the City of Sherwood's benefit program, contact the Office of Human Resources.
Salary : $40,664