Animal Control Officer

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

City of Haysville Police Department

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a Police Supervisor, the Animal Control Officer is a non-exempt position under FLSA. Responsible

for answering incoming telephone calls, responding to complaints about animals, and investigating nuisance complaints.

Required to reside within 30 miles of the Haysville City limits. Must maintain absolute confidentiality of information, data and

records obtained through or because of employment with the City. Regular attendance is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Picks up stray, injured, or deceased animals;

· Locates and impounds animals believed to have bitten humans or other animals;

· Drives vehicle patrolling streets;

· Issues summons for violations;

· Prepares and submits evidence in court supporting summons issued;

· Maintains animal shelter and equipment;

· Responds to Police Officer’s radio calls for assistance;

· Contacts appropriate agencies for emergencies;

· Fields questions, concerns, and complaints from the general public;

· Investigates cases of cruelty to animals;

· Maintains files and records of animals;

· Investigates complaints of animal nuisances;

· Follows department policies and procedures;

· Follows safety procedures and practices.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

· Assists Police Officers with traffic control;

· Checks defective equipment summons for repairs;

· Advises public of severe weather;

· Assists other city departments;

· Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:Expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six months

to one year of employment.

Education: A high school diploma, certified transcript, or GED is required. Must possess a valid Kansas Driver’s License (or

obtain within 30 days of employment).

Technical Skills:Working knowledge of animal handling and maintenance, computers, and mathematics is required. Must

operate trucks, mowers, hand tools, computers, printers, two-way radios and department equipment. Must understand and

anticipate problems, perform physical labor, follow department policies, understand written instructions, maps, manuals, and

reports. Should possess efficient public relation skills, and oral and written communication skills in English. Must maintain

absolute confidentiality of information, data and records obtained through or because of employment with the City.

Problem Solving:Occasional independent problem solving. Encounters problems with citizen complaints, stray animals, and

animal abuse cases.

Decision Making:Occasional independent decision making. Makes decisions about investigating animal nuisance complaints,

issuing tickets and warnings, performing daily duties in the safest and most efficient manner. Decisions often made in a volatile

situation.

Supervision:Works under direction of a police supervisor. Has no supervisory responsibilities.

Financial Accountability:Responsible for department equipment and is required to be bonded. Does not participate in the

annual budget process.

Personal Relations:Frequent contact with the general public, co-workers, and supervisory personnel. Very limited contact with

the governing body.

Working Conditions:Adverse working conditions. Deals with the general public including those who are combative, excited,

injured, upset or angry. Dealing with animals, both wild and domestic which may be agitated and/or dangerous. Exposure to

bloodborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, work in confined areas, and adverse weather conditions. Shift work expected.

Subject to call-backs/call-ins.

Physical Requirements:Required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel

or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;

and smell. Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close

vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must safety operate

vehicle.

SALARY: The starting wage is $16.45 per hour.

THIS LIST IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE. AN APPLICANT MAY ALSO BE DISQUALIFIED IF THE TOTALITY OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES INDICATES THAT YOU WOULD NOT BE SUITABLE AS AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER WITH THE CITY OF HAYSVILLE.

You can apply online at Indeed.com and/or KSGovJobs.com If you choose to come by in-person, application paperwork can be obtained at the Haysville Police Department, 200 W. Grand Ave., in Haysville. If you have any questions about qualifications, you can call Captain Keith Luongo at 316-529-5912, M-F, 9:00am-5:00pm

CLOSING DATE: Open until position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person