Code Enforcement Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position.
• Relevant Professional Experience Includes: ACRO Officer, Police Officer, Code Enforcement Officer, Security Guard, Corrections Officer, Military Police, Security, and Emergency Services.
• Relevant Skills Includes: Familiar with gathering evidence, taking witness statements, and documenting crime scenes.
• Ability to write precise, detailed reports.
• Ability to diffuse tense, emotional, or confrontational situations with the public.
• Ability to remain calm and level-headed during high-stress situations while still maintaining empathy and patience with citizens.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Employees assigned driving duties/responsibilities, must be at least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain National Animal Control Association certification or equivalent within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical.
• Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 100 and IS 700, within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 200 and IS 800 within one (1) year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Analytical skills, conflict management, problem solving, de-escalation training and National Animal Control Association or Code 3 Associates courses are highly desirable.
• Additional competencies include safe and effective handling of aggressive, fearful, or injured animals; knowledge of animal behavior; experience with humane capture techniques and restraint equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency incidents involving bites or attacks, loose animals, aggressive animals, cruelty to animals, or other like events.
• Investigates domestic animal bites, attacks, cruelty, or other violations of Title 24 through personal interviews, collection of statements, and collection of physical evidence and photographs.
• Completes forms, reports, citations and other documentation.
• Issues animal vaccination certifications and registrations.
• Provides emergency first aid to domestic animals and determines if emergency veterinarian care is required.
• Captures and transports loose, abandoned or impounded animals to the shelter and other appropriate locations.
• Takes complaints involving domestic animals; ensures adequate information is gathered to initiate an investigation.
• Files investigative reports and case files with the Chief Animal Control officer; makes recommendations for classifications consistent with Title 24.
• Enforces Title 24 through the issuance of administrative directives, warnings, or citations as required.
• Attends court and provides testimony; presents evidence and assists witnesses at court proceedings and administrative hearings.
• Assists the public with animal adoptions.
• Assists in the intake processing of shelter animals.
• Assists with kennel maintenance and operations.
• Assists with crematorium operations.
• Assists with public animal registration clinics.
• Assists other local, state or federal agencies with animal related issues.
• Inspects kennel facilities to ensure compliance with code.
• Assists the Veterinarian with euthanasia and the medical treatment of animals.
• Cleans and maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Performs related duties.