Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Gloucester, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 05092023-01
Department: ANIMAL CONTROL
Opening Date: 05/09/2023
Description
Hiring Salary: $40,973 Depending on Qualifications
Under general supervision, performs skilled law enforcement work for the County in the enforcement of all state and local ordinances related to control of animals and operation of an animal shelter. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative in ensuring proper care for animals; exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent contact with animal owners and general public and be able to perform monthly on-call duty assignments.
Reports to Chief Animal Control Officer.
Job Highlights
- Patrols the County, monitors radio calls, and inspects troublesome areas; picks up animals that are in violation and impounds animals at County Animal Shelter according to local and state laws; ensure proper confinement of animals in accordance with the law.
- Sets traps or by other means captures and confines stray, diseased or dangerous animals, including domestic, wild animals, livestock, and fowl.
- Euthanizes vicious, injured, or diseased and unclaimed animals utilizing humane methods; decapitates animals that are suspected to have rabies or have died in confinement.
- Investigates cases of animal bites, cruelty to animals, abandonment, rabies, stolen dogs, shooting of animals, and livestock and poultry kills; writes summons; search warrants; prepare court reports; and appears and testifies in court.
- Maintains files and records on dog licenses, lost dogs, animals housed at the County Animal Shelter, and adoptions.
- Officer may be responsible for or assist in the daily operation of the animal shelter, training operations, property book, or other additional duties as assigned.
For a complete job description: Animal Control Deputy Officer
For any questions, please contact Human Resources; not Animal Control.
Qualifications
- Possession of a high school diploma/GED.
- Minimum of two (2) years of related training and/or work experience.
To be considered for this position, your online application must include your resume and three (3) professional references.
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Special Requirements
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
- Pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical examination; employee is subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure he/she meets job-related physical requirements.
- If hired, completion of the Police Academy Animal Control Training School is required.
- Certify and annually renew firearms handling certification, Aerosol Weapons Oleoresin Capsicum (OC- Pepper Spray) and Expandable Baton (ASP) training courses.
Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace
OUR Community: Gloucester County
Gloucester County Government offers an excellent benefit package that includes health care coverage, leave program and retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Gloucester County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.
Visit our Benefits web page for additional information:
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The supplemental questions are very important and will be used to determine if you meet the basic qualifications as listed on the job posting and in the job description. I acknowledge that I must complete the supplemental questions section in order for my application to be considered complete.
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When answering the supplemental questions about experience, education, or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the online application.
- I acknowledge the above statement.
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What is your current highest level of education completed?
- Less than High School
- HS Diploma
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree or higher
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Do you possess a valid driver’s license?
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- No
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Describe your experience working directly with the public or in a customer-service oriented job. Be sure to indicate which employer the experience is related to. If none, enter N/A as your response
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What principles guide your conduct? Describe examples of how you apply those principles in the work environment.
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What personal values do you follow when you are representing your employer in an official capacity?
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What is your skill level with Microsoft Word software?
- BEGINNER
- INTERMEDIATE
- ADVANCED
- NONE
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What is your skill level with Microsoft Outlook software?
- BEGINNER
- INTERMEDIATE
- ADVANCED
- NONE
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Describe your work experience involving the care and handling of wild and domestic animals. If none, enter N/A as your response.
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The duties of this position requires work that is physically demanding such as the strength to move and/or control resistant or immobilized animals, and to move, lift and occasionally carry up to 100 pounds. Can you perform the duties of this job without assistance?
- Yes
- No
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The duties of this position are performed outdoors and may be exposed to hazards, inclement weather, dust etc. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job location and conditions for this position.
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- No
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Are you able to work hours to include weekends, holidays and after-hours?
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- No
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A complete job description for this position is available on the Human Resource Department “Job Description” web page. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the complete job description including the minimum qualifications or standards required for this position.
- Yes
- No
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