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Animal Control Officer Jobs in Leavenworth, KS at City of Leavenworth, Kansas
Title: Animal Control Officer
Company: City of Leavenworth, Kansas
Location: Leavenworth, KS
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Position Description
Position Title: Animal Control Officer
Department: Police
Division: Animal Control
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Retirement: KPERS
Date: December 7, 2015
GENERAL PURPOSE
Responsible field work in the enforcement of animal control and
licensing ordinances as well as
the care and feeding of animals at the Animal Shelter.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is provided by the Animal Control Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May occasionally supervise volunteers.
Esssential Duties And Responsibilities
(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed.)
- Responds to complaint calls and routinely patrols the City in regards
to unleashed,
unlicensed, vicious, diseased, injured or stray dogs and other animals.
- Picks up and impounds animals running at large, unwanted or which are
reported to be rabid.
- Issues citations to owners violating animal control or licensing
ordinances and appears in
Municipal Court in relation to such citations.
- Assists in destroying diseased, injured, unclaimed, or unwanted
animals.
- Feeds and waters animals at the Animal Shelter.
- Maintains Animal Shelter and surrounding grounds.
- Takes in animals delivered to the Animal Control Shelter, adopts out
animals as requested
and releases animals that have been impounded once the owner has met
related conditions.
- Will be required to work on an on call basis and be able to be
reached.
- Maintains and files records as required by State of Kansas.
- Drive 3/4-ton pick-up truck with animal carrier.
- Utilize animal capture equipment.
- Communicate with 2-way radios.
- Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City
policy. This culture will
minimize accidents, injuries and property damage. Oversees the safety of
assigned operations
by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and/or reporting
violations of safety
policies. May perform or assist in accident investigations.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
- May serve as a member of various employee committees.
- May help supervise volunteers of animal welfare organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
(B) Minimum age of 18.
(C) Must possess a current, valid drivers license at time of
application (and maintain for
duration of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet
insurance policy.
(D) Must have a good driving record.
(E) Capable of lifting up to 40-pound animals into animal carrier,
climbing ladders and
trees.
(F) Capable of coherently speaking English while communicating
verbally face to face and
by way of two way radios.
(G) Capable of correct grammatical use of the English Language in
reports and other
paperwork.
(H) Must be able to work variable shifts and weekends.
(I) Shall be required to keep and maintain a phone where they reside.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
(A) Possess knowledge of different breeds of dogs, cats and other
animals, and basic
knowledge of diseases that may affect various breeds of animals.
(B) Some knowledge of laboratory procedures of animals.
(C) Capable of physically negotiating rough or hostile terrain while
in pursuit of animals.
(D) Ability to gain a working knowledge of City animal control and
licensing ordinances;
Capture and handle dogs and other animals; Deal tactfully and
courteously with the
general public; and Develop and maintain effective working relationships
with
department and other city personnel.
Special Requirements
- No felony or misdemeanor convictions, including expunged and diverted
c harges involving
theft, animal abuse or neglect, domestic violence, or drugs.
- Ability to meet attendance requirements of position, which may include
nights, weekends,
and holidays.
Desirable Qualifications
At least one-year experience related to Animal Control or an environment
designated for the
treatment, care and/or displacement of animals.
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