Animal Control Officer (SS-44364)

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION•Coulee City, WA

15d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Non-Exempt position. Incumbent maintains all aspects of animal protection and control in compliance with Tribal Code and local law, ensures complaints are handled efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

The position typically requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be 21 years of age
Must successfully clear a criminal background check
Must successfully complete a reserve accredited Law Enforcement Academy within one year of hire.
Requires a valid driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ vehicle insurance.
Must possess First Aid/CPR certification or have the ability to obtain within one year of hire.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check including psychological and polygraph testing.
Must be able to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties
Pass mandatory Drug Test after orientation
CPR/First Aide Certification within 1st year
Pass random drug tests
Maintain confidentiality, as this is a safety sensitive position at all times.
Ability to work outside normal business hours, and or shift schedules to accommodate the needs of the Colville Tribe Police Department.
Incumbent must be knowledgeable of geographical layout, culture, and lifestyles of the reservation
Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to elicit information from upset or irate citizens
Must be skilled driver in adverse weather conditions.
Requires to establish and maintain effective working relations with community members, public or private sector.
Requires to establish and maintain good working relations with other law enforcement agencies and personnel.
Requires to effectively communicate with citizens including the ability to elicit information from upset and irate citizens; exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in a calm manner.
Requires to understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely both oral and written information.
Job may include sitting or standing for extended periods.
Requires to operate assigned equipment that falls under the Tribal Police Department.
Requires the ability to drive in adverse weather conditions.
Requires to be mandated to complete a reserve accredited Law Enforcement Academy within one year of hire if course is available or deemed necessary by the Chief of Police.
Will be required to work various hours (Holidays & Weekends) to ensure animals are cared for while be held at the CCT Police Department Kennel.
Requires to be able to use firearms and qualify with the Tribal Police Department Fire Arms policy if deemed necessary by the Chief of Police.
Requires incumbent must possess ability to enforce Tribal and local law; adhere to safe work practices; learn basic animal control and care principles and procedures; maintain standards of professionalism and effective public relations as a representative of Tribal Police Department.
Requires to endure verbal and emotional abuse when encountering individuals in an antagonistic situation; interact tactfully and effectively with various culture and ethnic groups; maintain appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties.
Requires to operate various equipment including assigned vehicle, animal trapping equipment (traps, catch poles), radio, cellular phone, first aid equipment, self-defense weapons (spray, etc.), baton, bite stick, computer, and camera.
Requires to be able to possess ability to analyze problems and have potential for rationally and calmly taking appropriate action in both routine and non-routine situations.
Requires to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in a variety of circumstances.
Requires to work flexible schedule including holidays and weekends to care for kenneled animals and as the work dictates.