Animal Management Officer

Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work.  Starting salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range.

 

 

Pay Range: $27.32-$37.35 Hourly

 

Animal Management Officer

 

Hiring process includes: Application, Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ), Interview, Polygraph, Psychological, Background, physical and drug screen.

Position Purpose
Concerning the care and treatment of animals, provides 24-hour emergency and non-emergency animal management services through municipal and state law enforcement and by interpreting and inspecting certain environmental aspects for the city code, while working in conjunction with other city departments for the protection and safety of animals and the community.

Essential Job Functions

Responds to and investigates allegations of municipal code violations related to animals including those that are stray, sick, vicious, injured, or dead to determine validity of complaints and determine the appropriate course of action to mitigate the problem.
Captures controls or confines domestic animals, livestock, and wildlife.
Collects evidence, issues citations, conducts follow-up, prepares cases, authors search warrants, and testifies in court hearings and trials.
Documents call for service, completes reports, and maintain related information in police records management system.
Demonstrates a high level of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
Uses specialized safety equipment to ensure personal safety such as a Conducted Electrical Weapon, catch pole and snappy snare.
Interacts with the public via phone, electronic mail, in writing or in person to ascertain complaints and to provide or gather information related to complaints, enforcement, and other city codes.
Transmits clearly and concisely on police radio and follows proper radio procedure.
Exercises initiative and judgment as well as makes decisions and problem solves in a variety of situations.
Performs informal mediation and makes referrals to formal mediation.
Consults, interacts, and coordinates with a variety of city departments.
Prepares monthly statistical reports for general patrol and park enforcement activity.
Prepares and completes educational presentations for schools or other community members.
Educates owners and complainants about current ordinances in effect and responsible pet ownership.
Frequently operates a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to drive to and from work locations throughout the City.

Other Job Functions

Operates an emergency city vehicle equipped with a SWAB unit with only side mirrors (designed to carry animals) in normal and high-profile situations.
Performs euthanasia as necessary using Schedule III drugs and/or assists with euthanasia decisions.
Assists patrol with traffic control, evacuations, and transportation of large pieces of evidence/found property.
Participates in miscellaneous city committees, attends neighborhood meetings and special events.
Assists with training of new hires.
Utilizes hazing devices such as pepper ball guns to displace menacing wildlife.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to work alone and in a team environment.
Ability to complete general office duties including data entry, filing and copying.
Ability to use special equipment to capture evidence such as a heat laser thermometer, digital camera, microchip reader or other small tools.
Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills Abilities Preferred

License & Certification

State certification for animal management officers through the Department of Agriculture and Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers expected within the one (1) year of hire.
Conducted Electronic Weapon certification (CEW) and Defensive Tactics Certification or the ability to obtain these certifications within one (1) year of hire.
A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.

Education Degree

High School/GED

Education Major

Education Required

Yes

Work Experience Related

Human relations and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated .
Two (2) years customer service experience in a high-pressure work environment required.
Proficiency in computer and typing.

Work Experience Preferred

One (1) year experience related to animal management, or an environment designated for the treatment, care and placement of animals preferred.

Other Qualifications

Successfully pass a polygraph, psychological exam, drug screen, and an extensive background check.
Associates degree preferred.

Physical Demands

Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs.) and use of medium weight tools.

Hazards

Occasional hazards that are predictable or well protected against (Hazardous waste, ladders, cleaning supplies, trips and falls).

Work Environment

Regular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
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The City of Arvada does not offer benefits to temporary and/or seasonal employees.  Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.

 

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Values:

Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.
Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.
Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.
The City’s Core values are in every employee’s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.

Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards.  This includes upholding the City’s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City’s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.

 

 

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.