ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER - City of Farmington

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #198: ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Police

WORK LOCATION: Police Animal Control

HIRING RANGE: $18.2807 per hour

PAY CLASS: H

DAYS WORKED: Varied Shift

HOURS WORKED: Varied Shift

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Works under the Administrative supervision of the Chief of Police.

Responsible for enforcement of all City Animal Control and Park Ranger ordinances, including citation writing, court appearances, Parks patrol and impoundment of animals.

Patrols streets within City jurisdiction to locate stray animals and promptly captures animals and transports them to an animal shelter.

Patrols all City parks for prevention of vandalism, including graffiti, appropriate behavior in City parks, public relations and enforcement of pertinent ordinances as defined by City Code.

Checks for proper equipment operation at Parks and Recreation facilities, including at appointed times for Parks and Recreation facilities' security.

Responds to complaints concerning animal issues or violations of Chapter 6, including but not limited to animals running at large, bites, property damage, or injuries.

Removes dead, injured or dangerous animals from streets and residential premises. Determines health status of animals.

Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.

Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent.

Carries out duties in conformance with City laws and ordinances. Maintains contact with police communication personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides Administrative information about Department activities.

Required to perform shift work in a rotation of days, evenings, and nights including weekends and holidays.

Using excellent customer service skills establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Patrols are performed in motor vehicle, golf cart, on bicycle and on foot.

Assists officers in requesting and ensuring vehicle tows are completed at accident scenes and other arrest situations where a vehicle is involved.

Assists certified patrol officers in performing traffic control, such as, accident scene traffic control, special events control, and other similar situations.

Investigates private property non-injury accidents; takes witness and victim statements; writes reports on certain offenses such as gas frauds, lost or stolen property, found or recovered bicycles, or any other non-arrest type misdemeanor reports.

Must maintain confidential departmental information.

Green tagging vehicles that are being sold illegally within the City of Farmington.

Inspection of Business Licenses within the City of Farmington; inspects food vendors for state and local licenses.

Renewing Trespass Authority within the City of Farmington.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Turns on ball field lights when needed.

Performs crossing guard duties as needed.

Enforces priority permit holders at Parks facilities.

Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.

Serves as a member of various employee committees.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Must pass extensive background check.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency.

Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing; comprehensive knowledge of word processing with emphasis in Word and Excel software packages.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and follow verbal and or written instructions.

Excellent public relations skills. Ability to handle vicious animals and irate or intoxicated citizens.

Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds to load animals into truck.

Knowledge of and concern with animals.

Previous experience as veterinarian assistant and/or security guard or law enforcement experience preferred, but not required.

Must pass background check.

Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Subject to on call and rotating shifts.

Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors and the public.

Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.

Ability to meet the special requirements listed below.

Ability to learn the City's geography.

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Patrol vehicle, golf cart, bicycle, animal capture equipment, police radio, first aid equipment, catch poles, leashes, gloves and ropes to handle animals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is required to perform shift work in a rotation of days, evenings and nights including weekends and holidays.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds individually. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS

Oral board interview; polygraph examination; medical examination; and extensive background investigation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently walks and runs alone in outside weather conditions and in the dark. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Works out of doors in inclement weather. Operates city vehicle in all types of terrain and weather conditions.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.