Animal Control Officer II
Location: Seattle Washington
Description: City of Seattle is at present looking to employ Animal Control Officer II right now, this vacancy will be placed in Washington. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Animal Control Officer IIs enforce animal control ordinances and related laws and regulations; patrol areas of the City responding to and investigating complaints of animal control! , welfare and cruelty; write reports documenting investigations; issue citations for violations; and capture, handle, transport, and detain animals .
Job Responsibilities:
Patrols assigned areas of the city to enforce animal control ordinances, related laws and regulations. Investigates complaints of non-compliance with city animal ordinances including menacing animals and bites, animal cruelty and welfare, violations of leash and scoop laws and noise ordinances; records detailed statements from complainants, victims, witnesses and suspects; and photographs injuries, incident scene and animals involved. Writes reports documenting steps of investigations, observations, statements and timelines for every animal bite , dangerous animal incident, and animal welfare/cruelty investigation. Issues citations for menacing animal bites and violations including but not limited to leash, scoop and noise ordinances, property damage, unlawful tethering, and failure to! obtain pet license and rabies vaccinations. Participates in c! ourt case preparation and testifies in court and administrative hearings on infractions and criminal trials. Answers questions and explains the rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the animal control ordinances. Captures and detains stray and/or vicious animals; and picks up and transports owner-surrendered, injured or dead animals. Operates a two-way radio, responds and dispatches officers to assist field officers. Maintains assigned equipment and sells pet licenses. Lectures the general public, schools and other agencies on animal care, safety and welfare.
Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of two years animal care and treatment experience, at least one year of which is in assisting a licensed veterinarian; or one year animal care and treatment experience and one year law enforcement background; or one year field experience equivalent to an Animal Control Officer II (or a combination of training and experience which provides an equivalent back! ground required to perform the work of the class). K nowledge of safe handling and transporting of dangerous, sick or injured animals required. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
The most qualified candidates will have excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work independently, think critically and excercise good judgement. Experience conducting investigations and writing reports is a plus.
These positions require the ability to respond to emergency situations at all hours including weekdays, weekends and holidays.
Additional Information:
A pre-employment criminal/driving records check and a pre-employment physical are required.
Candidate will undergo an extensive background check for Special Police Commission. For more information on the requirement for the Special Police Commission go to: http://www.seattle.gov/police/jobs/hiring/qualifications.htm
For more information about Finance and Administrative! Services and the Seattle Animal Shelter: http://inweb/FAS/ and http://! www.seattle.gov/animalshelter/
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:09:40 GMT