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01-28-2006, 11:11 PM
CITY OF LAKEWOOD, Employee Relations
January 29, 2006
POSITION:ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I LEVEL: E04H / E0134
Regular Full-Time (2 POSITIONS)
DEPARTMENT: POLICE / Investigations Division
SALARY RANGE: $15.92 - $20.70 / hour (hiring range)
15.92 - $22.29 / hour (full range) with excellent benefits
HOURS: Shift work, holiday work, weekends and "on call" duty
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Include (but are not limited to: Apprehends and confines animals that are sick or injured. Evaluates animal injuries, provides first aid and transporting to veterinary facilities. Apprehends and impounds animals that attack or injure humans or other animals. Apprehends and impounds dogs and livestock that are off their property and unrestrained by their owners. Determines the violation (i.e., cruelty, abuse, abandonment), gathers evidence, follows up on conditions of animals and executes proper procedures for removal of animals from harmful situations. Investigates and mediates neighborhood complaints pertaining to violations, such as animals disturbing the neighborhood. Issues warnings and summonses as appropriate. Investigates possible municipal ordinance violations and takes appropriate enforcement action. Issues summonses and provides case preparation and testimony in court, as required. Assists Police Agents in situations when animals are an issue. Maintains knowledge of the procedures and policies of Table Mountain Animal Center (TMAC) and abides by those procedures. Performs special projects or assignments. Provides assistance, education, presentations (both formally and informally) and information to citizens. Humanely euthanizes sick or injured wildlife. Writes detailed reports and establishes probable cause for the issuance of summonses and complaints. Uses computer (up to 5 hours per shift) writing reports and responding to notices on a frequent basis. Writes daily log, manual impound, and bite reports on an occasional basis. Educates citizens, City Council and other City employees regarding all animal control enforcement-related ordinances and topics. Works with and provides assistance to peers, as well as Police Agents and other Police Department employees. Quarantines any animal capable of carrying rabies, following the confirmation of a human bite.
REQUIREMENTS Include (but are not limited to): High school education or equivalent. Two years of college education is desirable. Experience dealing with the public in adverse or volatile situations and deals with those situations in a problem solving manner. Ability to maintain professional composure in unpleasant and sometimes appalling situations and demonstrate tact in emotional situations. Strong and consistent discretionary skills. Ability to work through a problem objectively to ensure an effective solution. Ability to handle a large volume of calls in a single shift. Ability to complete required paperwork. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to write accurate and professional reports. Must possess a positive team and customer service focus and attitude. Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely under high-pressure and unusual situations. Driver’s license and good driving record required. Must be able to write effective reports for use in establishing cases and courtroom testimony. Polygraph examination, oral board interview, background investigation and reference checks, physical and physical abilities exam are required. Must possess an affinity for animals. Ability to pick up domestic and small wildlife carcasses and transport for disposal. A willingness to pursue and attend continuing pertinent animal-related training during work hours. Must occasionally decapitate animals for rabies testing. Specific physical qualifications, e.g., standing, walking, lifting, carrying and maneuvering, pushing, pulling, crawling, stooping, etc. (See job description for details.)
CLOSING DATE: February 10, 2006. Employees interested in a promotion or transfer must submit a Promotional Consideration form to the Department of Employee Relations. A complete job description is available in the Department of Employee Relations.
ALTERNATIVE FORMATS OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
January 29, 2006
POSITION:ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I LEVEL: E04H / E0134
Regular Full-Time (2 POSITIONS)
DEPARTMENT: POLICE / Investigations Division
SALARY RANGE: $15.92 - $20.70 / hour (hiring range)
15.92 - $22.29 / hour (full range) with excellent benefits
HOURS: Shift work, holiday work, weekends and "on call" duty
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Include (but are not limited to: Apprehends and confines animals that are sick or injured. Evaluates animal injuries, provides first aid and transporting to veterinary facilities. Apprehends and impounds animals that attack or injure humans or other animals. Apprehends and impounds dogs and livestock that are off their property and unrestrained by their owners. Determines the violation (i.e., cruelty, abuse, abandonment), gathers evidence, follows up on conditions of animals and executes proper procedures for removal of animals from harmful situations. Investigates and mediates neighborhood complaints pertaining to violations, such as animals disturbing the neighborhood. Issues warnings and summonses as appropriate. Investigates possible municipal ordinance violations and takes appropriate enforcement action. Issues summonses and provides case preparation and testimony in court, as required. Assists Police Agents in situations when animals are an issue. Maintains knowledge of the procedures and policies of Table Mountain Animal Center (TMAC) and abides by those procedures. Performs special projects or assignments. Provides assistance, education, presentations (both formally and informally) and information to citizens. Humanely euthanizes sick or injured wildlife. Writes detailed reports and establishes probable cause for the issuance of summonses and complaints. Uses computer (up to 5 hours per shift) writing reports and responding to notices on a frequent basis. Writes daily log, manual impound, and bite reports on an occasional basis. Educates citizens, City Council and other City employees regarding all animal control enforcement-related ordinances and topics. Works with and provides assistance to peers, as well as Police Agents and other Police Department employees. Quarantines any animal capable of carrying rabies, following the confirmation of a human bite.
REQUIREMENTS Include (but are not limited to): High school education or equivalent. Two years of college education is desirable. Experience dealing with the public in adverse or volatile situations and deals with those situations in a problem solving manner. Ability to maintain professional composure in unpleasant and sometimes appalling situations and demonstrate tact in emotional situations. Strong and consistent discretionary skills. Ability to work through a problem objectively to ensure an effective solution. Ability to handle a large volume of calls in a single shift. Ability to complete required paperwork. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to write accurate and professional reports. Must possess a positive team and customer service focus and attitude. Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely under high-pressure and unusual situations. Driver’s license and good driving record required. Must be able to write effective reports for use in establishing cases and courtroom testimony. Polygraph examination, oral board interview, background investigation and reference checks, physical and physical abilities exam are required. Must possess an affinity for animals. Ability to pick up domestic and small wildlife carcasses and transport for disposal. A willingness to pursue and attend continuing pertinent animal-related training during work hours. Must occasionally decapitate animals for rabies testing. Specific physical qualifications, e.g., standing, walking, lifting, carrying and maneuvering, pushing, pulling, crawling, stooping, etc. (See job description for details.)
CLOSING DATE: February 10, 2006. Employees interested in a promotion or transfer must submit a Promotional Consideration form to the Department of Employee Relations. A complete job description is available in the Department of Employee Relations.
ALTERNATIVE FORMATS OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.