Salary : $42,764.80 – $59,446.40 Annually
Location : Idaho Falls, ID
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-0925
Department: Police Department
Division: Police Animal Control
Opening Date: 09/27/2023
Closing Date: 10/11/2023 12:00 AM Mountain
General Purpose
The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for the position of Animal Control and Ordinance Officer. This position performs a variety of duties related to the enforcement of state and local animal control laws and ordinances and duties related to the care and maintenance of domestic animals. Also performs a variety of duties related to the enforcement various local ordinances as authorized by the Chief of Police.
Essential Functions
Animal Control
Operates specialized vehicle over assigned City streets and observes for loose and stray animals. Apprehends the same and removes to Animal Shelter for impoundment until ownership can be determined. Utilizes specialized equipment, such as “catchpoles”, “snappy-snares”, tranquilizer guns, controlled substances (chemical capture drugs) and microchip scanners.
Responds to calls from public and in person regarding the problems and impounding of animals, fees bonds, claiming procedures, etc. Informs owners of animals taken into custody, violations and animals found dead. Answers calls for dead animal disposal; euthanizes and removes seriously injured animals. Enforces animal control ordinances including the issuing of citations, writing police reports and court testimony. Processes animals being adopted, reclaimed, surrendered, etc. by the public.
Assists Idaho Department of Fish and Game, cable, power, natural gas, telephone and utility workers in dealing with aggressive domestic and/or wild animals. Assists IFPD Officers and other Law Enforcement Agencies in dealing with aggressive domestic and/or wild animals and assists with other animal related issues including impounding animals of arrested or deceased individuals.
Follows specific procedures for dog and other animal bites; quarantines biting animals to observe for rabies and other diseases. Investigates reports of animal cruelty/neglect and takes appropriate actions including writing police reports, obtaining search warrants, issuing citations and court appearances.
Maintains office records and files; processes impound records on animals turned into the shelter; orders supplies; receives and receipts money paid by animal owners for fees; maintains records of animal licenses sold.
Performs shelter duties related to the euthanasia of healthy animals to control shelter population and of hopelessly injured, vicious or diseased animals, euthanizing same by approved methods. Must be emotionally strong to deal with the euthanasia of animals daily. Operates shelter crematorium to eliminate animal carcasses; cleans out crematorium and disposes of unwanted remains or prepares remains for owner or veterinarian.
Assists shelter veterinarian with examination and vaccination of animals and under his/her supervision, administers medications, implants microchips and performs other health related procedures.
Directs the activities of volunteers, community services, and career exploration workers. Presents information related to animal control and animal care to area schools, senior citizen groups, animal related events, etc. educating community groups in regard to licensing, spaying and neutering of pets, animal safety and related issues.
Performs general hygiene duties for the animals including feeding/watering, cleaning/sanitizing kennels and observation of the general health, behavior and condition of the animals.
Attends to the general maintenance needs of the facility including mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms, etc.
Performs related duties as required.
Ordinance Enforcement
Enforces City ordinances as authorized by the Chief of Police. These may include but are not limited to ordinances related to parking, abandoned vehicles, snow removal, etc.
Responds to complaints of ordinance violations by notifying and informing establishments and individuals of violations to City ordinances, conducting inspections and issuing citations.
Retrieves and impounds stolen/found bicycles and related articles from public/private property and from canals and the Snake River.
Assists IFPD officers as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or equivalent; AND one (1) year of general work experience providing reasonably responsible work duties; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of local geography; the operation of motorized vehicles; basic animal care; basic procedures and cautions used in dealing with frightened, vicious, injured, or sick animals; interpersonal communication skills; basic math, writing and basic computer skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in a firm and courteous manner with irate and emotional pet owners and the public; develop effective working relationships with Supervisors, fellow employees and the public; use discretion and good judgment; follow instructions; operate two-way radio; understand common radio codes; learn laws, ordinances, and regulations regarding animal control quickly; work in an environment where exposure to all weather conditions would be expected in performance of job duties; perform heavy physical labor, ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds, ability to restrain, load and transport large, vicious, fractious or tranquilized animals in excess of 50 pounds; ability in the use of small firearms, tranquilizer guns, and other specialized equipment; recognize and safely mitigate the health hazards associated with handling dead and/or diseased animals, i.e., zoonotic diseases (diseases passed from animals to humans).
3. Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid Idaho State Driver’s License.
Must be State Certified in: Board of Pharmacy within one(1) year of employment in the use of controlled substances used for chemical capture and euthanasia and maintain renewal of same every year; Board of Veterinary Medicine within one (1) year of employment as Certified Euthanasia Technician and maintain renewal of same every year, recertifying every three (3) years by completing classes and testing. Chemical Immobilization & Wildlife Restraint Training within one year of employment.Must complete NACA Certification within two (2) years of employment and maintain education requirements to maintain this certification.
Work Environment
Tasks require a variety of physical activities periodically involving muscular strain related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, pulling and reaching. Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Elements of the job pose various degrees of hazard uncertainty common to animal control and animal impoundment. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential functions.
The City of Idaho Falls offers a highly competitive benefits package including membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho, vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision and life insurance. For further information regarding City of Idaho Falls benefits, visit the Benefits section of our web page.
Temporary jobs and part-time positions that regularly work less than 20 hours per week typically do not qualify for benefits.
01
How many years of paid work experience do you have in any type of job?
- None
- 1-11 months
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 years or more
02
This position requires knowledge of animal care and basic procedures in dealing with frightened, vicious, injured, or sick animals. Please select the option that best describes how you have gained this type of knowledge.
- I do not have this type of knowledge.
- I have gained this knowledge through formal training.
- I have gained this knowledge through on the job experience.
- I have gained this knowledge through formal training and on the job experience.
03
Do you have previous paid working experience in an animal care setting?
- Yes
- No
04
If you do have experience working in an animal care setting, please describe. Be specific including what your responsibilities were, what type of animals were involved, etc.
05
Please check the box that best describes your level of education.
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College/Vocational Training
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree or Higher
06
What best describes your experience working with or serving the general public?
- I have no experience in this area.
- I have less than 1 year experience.
- I have 1-2 years experience.
- I have 3-4 years experience.
- I have 5 or more years experience.
Required Question