OPS VET ASSISTANT - 41509013 1

State of Florida • Hallandale Beach, FL

90d • $19 - $19

About The Position

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida’s gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities. The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of nearly 200 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement. The Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with thoroughbred racehorses, other breeds of horses, or other large animals.
• Experience and/or training; or a combination of extensive education and experience in the Florida regulated thoroughbred industry or a similar jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a safe, secure, and healthy detention barn work environment by following chain-of-custody protocols and monitoring and enforcing detention barn area security, sanitations, and safety regulations; maintaining detention barn stalls and barn area to ensure they are always clean and free of safety hazards.
• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with applicable Florida rules relating to the detention and handling of horses at licensed racetrack facilities.
• Verifying document identification of horses designated for specimen collection.
• Escorting designated horses from the finish line to the detention barn for the purpose of facilitating specimen collection.
• Ensuring compliance with biological specimen collection, documentation, storage, shipping, and chain-of-custody procedures for specimens that must be subsequently shipped offsite for comprehensive testing.
• Ensuring racehorses are treated properly and humanely by observing the behavior of animals, trainers, and other personnel within the detention barn area and reporting recognized anomalies to supervisor.
• Assisting the designated security attendant in maintaining the detention barn area security.
• May be required to participate in hearings or depositions, as to the nature of specific biological specimen collection efforts, and associated documentation related to a specific racehorse or horses.
• Completes other related assignments and responsibilities as reasonably assigned.

Benefits

• This position does not accrue leave or paid holidays.
• OPS employees are required to participate in the Florida FICA Alternative Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees