ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER

Department : Police

Division : Police Administration

Pay : GRADE 08 : $39,829.66 - $59,744.50 Annual ($19.14 - $28.72 Hourly)

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt, Full-Time position, Eligible for Benefits.

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position performs a variety of duties involved in enforcing City, County, and State laws governing the care and keeping of animals in the city, as well as impounds, cares for, and euthanizes animals as appropriate.

Receives general supervision from the Animal Services Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establish schedules and methods for effective operations.
• Plan routine patrols to search for stray animals.
• Patrol city streets and roads; search for stray dogs, domestic animals, and livestock.
• Enforce city animal control laws; explain ordinance relating to keeping and caring for animals

to the public; issue citations for violations of the animal control ordinance.

Impound, quarantine, and euthanize animals as appropriate; determine whether injured

animals should be treated or euthanized; contact a veterinarian to treat injured animals as

appropriate.

• Ability to use computer programs and functions.
• Investigate reports or complaints of dogs, cats, or other animals creating nuisances and take

appropriate action; investigate reports of animal abuse or bites.

• Receive lost and found animal reports; assist visitors in locating missing pets.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment in proper working condition, clean and repair vehicle, and

equipment as necessary.

Coordinate assigned cases with the City Attorney, District Attorney, and courts as needed;

Perform general office duties; answer telephone calls, provide information, and explain

procedures; type letters, file reports, complete bite forms, and other documents.

• Follow up on delinquent or pending dog licenses; sell dog licenses to delinquent dog owners; attend clinics to sell licenses.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
• Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employee is required to work as a team and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors;

employee is required to communicate in-person with the public during office hours; and employee is required to use on-site equipment.

Perform other related duties as required / assigned

OGDEN CITY BENEFITS

• Language Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ON ATTACHED PDF

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Last updated : 2024-05-17