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We are seeking a motivated individual to fill the full-time Animal Control Officer role for the Kent County Sheriff’s Office.
The successful candidate is responsible for enforcing relevant statutes and ordinances concerning animal ownership, licensing, investigation of complaints, and the prevention of animal cruelty. The successful candidate will engage in activities such as capturing and impounding unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals, investigating reports of neglect and cruelty, and potentially performing door-to-door inspections for animal licensing. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is a requirement.
Candidates will be subjected to an extensive background investigation covering personal, employment, and criminal history, along with drug testing, to ensure their suitability for the role based on character and work ethic.
This opportunity is designed for individuals passionate about animal welfare and committed to public service. If you possess the required qualifications and are eager to undertake a meaningful and challenging career in Animal Control within Kent County, we encourage you to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted Michigan driver's license.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe and humane methods for handling, restraining, and transporting animals.
- Familiarity with Kent County's geographic layout, including municipal and township boundaries, as well as its road network.
- Understanding of state statutes and county ordinances related to Animal Control.
- Ability to positively engage with the public and animal owners from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Prior experience in Animal Control, animal care, or law enforcement is preferred.
Required Specialized Training and Certifications:- Ability to learn and become proficient in defensive tactics to ensure personal and public safety.
- Ability to learn and become proficient in de-escalation techniques to resolve confrontations.
- Successfully complete the provided training in the safe operation and certification for the use of Tasers and OC spray.
- Successfully complete the provided training and certification for access to the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN).
- Demonstrate proficiency in accurate report writing and investigative techniques such as leveraging technology and databases for thorough investigations.
Additional Information
*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*
Kent County takes pride in living our values to foster a true sense of belonging among all of our staff. Please take a moment to review our Core Values. https://accesskent.com/Departments/HumanResources/pdfs/KC-Core-Values.pdf
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Kent County takes pride in living our values to foster a true sense of belonging among all of our staff. Please take a moment to review our Core Values. https://accesskent.com/Departments/HumanResources/pdfs/KC-Core-Values.pdf
Don't take our word for it that Kent County is a great place to work and thrive. Watch this video on why our staff have made us their employer of choice.
Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
UAW - General Full-Time Employees
Effective January 1, 2023
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Health Care Providers – BCBS Wellness PPO or Blue Care Network HMO
Prescription Provider – Capital Rx
20% of total healthcare premium per month – pretax
Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives
Medical benefits effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO
HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Dental Plan - Varipro
Class I – 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year)
All other Services – 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics)
Up to $2,500 annually per family
Vision Plan - VSP
No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay with participating doctors
Life Insurance
$50,000 Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$150,000
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
Vacation Leave
8 hours each month - 1st pay period each month
96 hours per year. See contract for subsequent accrual.
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26-week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours
Long-Term Disability
60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 days
Holidays
11 Scheduled Holidays
(8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate)
Paid Time Off
40 hours (employees on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service credit)
Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year.
Probation Period
First 6 months of employment
Shift Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later
Weekend Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday
Overtime
1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week
Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels
Tuition Reimbursement
$315 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings
Retirement Bonus Bank
Employees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of retirement.
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
UAW - General, Part-time Employees
Effective January 1, 2023
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Eligible to purchase at a group rate, less $35.00 per pay period contribution paid by the County. Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives.
Dental Plan
Not eligible
Vision Plan
Not eligible
Life Insurance
Not eligible
Supplemental Life Insurance
Not eligible
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
Vacation Leave
Accrual based on weekly hours. See contract for details.
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours
Long Term Disability
60% of wages; waiting period 180 days
Holidays
4 Hours pay at regular straight time rate for each recognized holiday
Paid Time Off
20 hours (employee on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service during the year. Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year.
Probation Period
First 9 months of employment
Shift Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later
Weekend Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday
Overtime
1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week
Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels
Tuition Reimbursement
Not eligible
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings
Retirement Bonus Bank
Employees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of retirement
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
Benefit Summary
UAW - General Full-Time Employees
Effective January 1, 2023
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Health Care Providers – BCBS Wellness PPO or Blue Care Network HMO
Prescription Provider – Capital Rx
20% of total healthcare premium per month – pretax
Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives
Medical benefits effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO
HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Dental Plan - Varipro
Class I – 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year)
All other Services – 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics)
Up to $2,500 annually per family
Vision Plan - VSP
No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay with participating doctors
Life Insurance
$50,000 Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$150,000
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
Vacation Leave
8 hours each month - 1st pay period each month
96 hours per year. See contract for subsequent accrual.
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26-week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours
Long-Term Disability
60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 days
Holidays
11 Scheduled Holidays
(8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate)
Paid Time Off
40 hours (employees on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service credit)
Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year.
Probation Period
First 6 months of employment
Shift Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later
Weekend Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday
Overtime
1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week
Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels
Tuition Reimbursement
$315 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings
Retirement Bonus Bank
Employees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of retirement.
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
UAW - General, Part-time Employees
Effective January 1, 2023
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Eligible to purchase at a group rate, less $35.00 per pay period contribution paid by the County. Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives.
Dental Plan
Not eligible
Vision Plan
Not eligible
Life Insurance
Not eligible
Supplemental Life Insurance
Not eligible
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
Vacation Leave
Accrual based on weekly hours. See contract for details.
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours
Long Term Disability
60% of wages; waiting period 180 days
Holidays
4 Hours pay at regular straight time rate for each recognized holiday
Paid Time Off
20 hours (employee on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service during the year. Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year.
Probation Period
First 9 months of employment
Shift Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later
Weekend Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday
Overtime
1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week
Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels
Tuition Reimbursement
Not eligible
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings
Retirement Bonus Bank
Employees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of retirement
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
- The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits information consult the collective bargaining agreement and the summary plan descriptions.
