Animal Control Officer I

City of Lenexa•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

The City of Lenexa is hiring a full-time civilian Animal Control Officer I in its Police Department. The position protects people and property from stray, wild, and dangerous animals by responding to service calls, securing animals, enforcing ordinances, and resolving violations and complaints. The role involves public interaction and education, animal capture and impoundment, and related reporting and enforcement. The City emphasizes professional and personal development and identifies integrity, service, teamwork, dedication, vision, and caring as its core values.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Be in good physical condition, with the ability and endurance to sprint, lift, crawl, and climb as needed to respond to calls, capture animals, and perform job duties.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
Have 20/40 visual acuity or correctable vision and adequate night vision to read addresses and license tags and gather evidence.
Have good olfactory sensory capability.
Have sufficient hearing in both ears to hear radio communications, detect sounds, and gather information related to animal-control activity.
Pass an oral board interview, polygraph examination, extensive background investigation, psychological and medical screenings, and a pre-employment drug test.
Review the City of Lenexa Police Department's list of automatic disqualifiers before applying.

Responsibilities

Respond to and investigate complaints and reported bite cases involving stray, wild, or unrestrained animals.
Capture and impound animals as necessary and identify or contact their owners.
Speak with animal owners and attempt to resolve problems.
Issue citations when necessary and prepare reports.
Euthanize injured or sick animals and dispose of carcasses.
Pick up and dispose of dead animals reported by citizens or found on streets.
Conduct general vehicular patrol of the City for animal-control purposes.
Educate the public about responsible animal care.
Drive a City-owned vehicle to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

Low-cost premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
4% employer retirement contribution with an optional 2% match.
Free or low-cost on-site medical clinic.
10 paid holidays per year.
Minimum of two weeks of vacation during the first year.
Paid sick leave and personal leave, with bonus personal leave during the first year.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
City-paid short-term and long-term disability plan.
Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year.
Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center.