Address
Salary$20.90 to $30.22
4 days per week/10 hours per day
Full-time
Yes
Feb 18, 2024
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The City of Peoria strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long-term careers.
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The City of Peoria is seeking to fill an Animal Control Officer position that will enforce Animal Control. This position will respond to customer complaints, patrol the City for stray animals, and issue citations. Other duties may include completing related tasks as assigned.
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The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Technical skills and practical knowledge of a technical field with use of judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the position.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and persuasiveness.
- Skills in customer service.
Why Peoria?
Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.
In addition to offering a competitive salary, Peoria offers competitive compensation and benefit package to eligible employee groups.
About Peoria
The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently ranked as the #1 place to live in Arizona by Money Magazine, and in the top 50 happiest places to live in the country, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives, and culture of Peoria.
Join our growing team and become a part of the buzz that is Peoria! If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!
We are:
P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable
Application Process:
A standard twelve-month probationary period must be served. However, it may be extended depending on incumbent performance. Applications will be accepted for current vacancies only until closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: High school graduation or equivalency
- Experience: 1-2 years' experience. Moderate previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions.
- Physical Demands: A main requirement of the job is physical labor. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting more than 50 pounds.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Level 1 National Animal Control Association Certification is required within one year of hire
- Attainment of Arizona State Criminal Justice Information Systems Terminal Operator Certification within 6 months of hire
- Valid Class "D" Arizona Driver's License required
- Full Police Department background check required, including polygraph
