Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer

Mcfarland City • City of McFarland, CA

13d • $21 - $26

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief of Police, the position is responsible for the apprehending and caring of animals, determining the disposition of animals, enforcing various related State and local laws and ordinances, responding to complaints concerning unwanted, escaped, or other nuisance animals, and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Valid California driver’s license with good driving record.
• Possession of PC 832 Arrest and Control Certificate within one year of employment
• Must be able to pass a California P.O.S.T. law enforcement background.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a representative of City of McFarland, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretions in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
• Respond to calls, captures, and transports and impounds stray animals.
• Interview complainant and identifies animals’ owners.
• Establish quarantines to determine health of animals may impound seriously injured or ill animals and arrange for veterinary care.
• Provide assistance to the public regarding animal control matters; Responds to inquiries and provides information regarding local animal control laws.
• Pick up and transport dead animals for disposal.
• Issue citations or notices of violation in the enforcement of ordinances relating to animal control.
• Prepare officer’s reports and maintain files & records.
• Maintain safety and security of Animal Shelter.
• Protect confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbal and/or writing.
• Input call information and write reports on Software System.

Benefits

• Comprehensive City paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and Dependents
• Life insurance equal to 1-year base salary with a minimum of $50,000
• Retirement: Deferred Compensation 401(k) -The City of McFarland contributes an additional 10% of an employee's pay each pay period into a 401K plan, at no cost to the employee.
• Supplemental life insurance (Optional)
• Deferred Compensation 457 Plan (Optional)
• Section 125 Plan Participation
• 12 days' vacation and 12 days sick pay accrued annually
• 12 days Holiday Pay
• 9/80 Work Schedule- every other Friday off to include on call every other weekend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED