Salary : $47,174.40 – $91,561.60 Annually
Location : Manassas, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (PF)
Job Number: 202308181
Department: POLICE
Division: ANIMAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 10/09/2023
Closing Date: 10/23/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: B22
Starting Salary: $47,174.40 – $69,368.00 ($22.68-$33.35 hour)
Introduction
Do you love to work with animals and people? Do you enjoy a good challenge with a side of adventure? Do you have a passion for ensuring the animals are treated humanely? How about joining an organization in the midst of exciting change? The Prince William County Animal Services Bureau is seeking a Deputy Animal Control Officer to join our caring, hard-working team that provides a high level of service for both our community members and our animals. A love for animals, strong leadership skills, and the desire to care for those in need are typically the motivators most commonly listed by our staff. Animal Control Officers enforce the Prince William County and State codes relating to the humane treatment and impounding of animals, as well as promoting and educating the public on common animal welfare issues that both directly and indirectly affect animals and/or citizens in Prince William County.
Prince William County is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community located within easy commuting distance of Northern Virginia and Washington DC. Our beautiful, newly built Prince William County Animal Shelter is located just south of Manassas, VA.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Prince William County Police Animal Services Bureau (ACB) seeks a professional with animal care and customer service experience to join our team of Animal Control Officers.
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK
- Performs responsible protective service work in the Animal Control Bureau of the Prince William County Police Department, responding to calls for service and investigating violations of animal control related laws.
- Work involves enforcing the laws and ordinances relating to humane treatment and impounding of animals in Prince William County.
- Work is performed under general supervision of the Animal Control Field Supervisors.
- Responsible for impounding stray animals, maintaining thorough records and reports, and testifying in court proceedings.
- This position involves some degree of risk to personal safety from exposure to animals, zoonotic diseases, and parasites.
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions and on weekend days and holidays.
- The incumbent in this position may be required to perform animal euthanasia.
TYPICAL TASKS
- Respond to a variety of calls for service thorough Prince William County
- Investigate complaints of violations Animal Control related laws and determine appropriate enforcement action
- Write police reports, prepare case files, and provide courtroom testimony
- Handle a wide variety of different breeds and species of animals, which may be sick/inured/aggressive
- Keep appropriate records and submit reports relating to the operation of the shelter
- Produce enforcement reports, administrative reports, state-mandated reports and reports of accountability
- Provide vaccinations and basic intake procedures to animals that have been brought to the Animal Services Center
- Perform humane euthanasia when necessary
- Rotate being on-call after regular working hours to handle emergencies
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to navigate difficult customer service situations
- General knowledge of characteristics, appearances, and diseases of common breeds of dogs, cats, and other domestic animals
- General knowledge of the geography of the County
- General knowledge of the care, control and handling of dogs and other animals
- General knowledge of criminal activity involving animals
- General knowledge of standard office equipment including personal computers and applicable software
- General knowledge of animal welfare organizations within the County
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances
- Ability to communicate tactfully, thoroughly, and effectively with the public, both orally and in writing
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or G.E.D. and 1 year of related experience.
PREFERENCES
- Work experience with animals that includes medical and behavioral assessment and dealing with the public in difficult situations
- Familiarity with local and State Ordinances regarding animals
- Work experience with the humane euthanasia of animals
- Work experience in law enforcement
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS
The Deputy Animal Control Officer works a 40 hour per week rotating schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and an on-call rotation; may include emergency staffing overtime. Deputy Animal Control Officers are designated as essential personnel.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
May be subject to emergency callout after hours.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must pass DMV check, polygraph, background investigation and employment physical.
Must be proficient in the operation of motor vehicles.
Must successfully complete in-service State training mandated by Title 3.1, chapter 27.4 of the Code of Virginia, as prescribed, within first year of employment, including euthanasia certification.
STARTING SALARY RANGE
$47,174.40 – $69,368.00 ($22.68-$33.35 hour)
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees
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01
I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
- I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement.
- I decline to proceed any further in this process.
02
Honesty and integrity are core values in police work. False statements, lying, knowingly providing inaccurate information, as well as, the misrepresentation of facts will not be tolerated. The information you provide below will be checked and validated. If this information is found to be false, it may lead to you being removed from the hiring process and REJECTED from further consideration.
- I understand and acknowledge the above standard in furnishing the most accurate information in the applicant hiring process with the Prince William County Police.
- I decline to proceed any further in this process.
03
This position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and 1 year of experience involving the care of animals and dealing with the public. Please make sure that your response is consistent with the information provided in the EDUCATION section of your application.
- Associate degree or higher in a field related to the care of animals
- Associate degree or higher in an unrelated field
- Some College (30 semester credits or more)
- HS Diploma/GED
- None of the above
04
All employees considered for hire by the Police Department are subject to a Polygraph Examination and to a thorough Background Investigation (Federal clearances do not substitute for either). Would you be willing to participate in both these processes?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you willing and able to work a rotating schedule to include holidays and weekends?
- Yes
- No
06
From the options below, select the response that best represents your highest level of completed experience in caring for and handling animals.
- 5 years or more of job related experience in caring for and handling animals
- 4 years of job related experience in caring for and handling animals
- 3 years of job related experience in caring for and handling animals
- 2 years of job related experience in caring for and handling animals
- 1 year of job related experience in caring for and handling animals
- Less than 1 year of job related experience in caring for and handling animals
07
Please describe your level of skill in handling aggressive and/or scared animals.
- EXPERT-Has worked with a variety of different types of species of animals in a facility, such as a shelter, veterinarian clinic, boarding facility, pet store, etc. and Is proficient in the use of a catch pole or other safety equipment to handle aggressive animals; Good understanding of canine and feline body language and how to detect precursors to aggressive behavior, familiarity with different types of aggressions and triggers for it; Proficient in leash handling and other methods of restraint
- SKILLED-Has worked with a variety of different species of animals and is familiar with the use of different safety tools to handle aggressive animals; Understanding of canine and feline body language and signs to look for to detect aggressive behaviors and familiarity with different types of aggression and triggers for it; Has proper leash handling skills and experience in other methods of animal restraint
- BEGINNER-Is familiar with different species of animals and their normal behaviors; Has basic leash handling skills and familiar with other types of restraint; Has a basic understanding of canine and feline body language and signs to detect aggression and some ability to recognize aggressive behaviors
- No skill in handling aggressive and/or scared animals
08
Which best describes your proficiency with identification of dog breeds?
- Broad Knowledge of Common and Exotic
- Familiar with Most
- Some Familiarity
- None
09
Which best describes your proficiency with identification of cat breeds?
- Broad Knowledge of Common and Exotic
- Familiar with Most
- Some Familiarity
- None
10
Please quantify your years of experience in a customer service related field.
- 5 years or more of customer service experience
- 4 years of customer service experience
- 3 years of customer service experience
- 2 years of customer service experience
- 1 year of customer service experience
- Less than 1 year of customer service experience
11
Have you had any experience with euthanasia of animals?
- Yes
- No
12
If you have experience with euthanasia of animals, identify the type of setting? (select all that apply)
- Working in an Animal Shelter environment
- Working in a Veterinary clinic
- Working on a farm, for livestock and/or fowl
- Hunting
- Personal pets
- No experience with euthanasia of animals
13
Please describe your level of experience in the handling and care of Livestock.
- EXPERT-Has worked with a variety of different types of species of livestock, either on a farm, with a veterinary practice or at an animal shelter, and Is proficient in the use of ropes, halters and lead ropes and safety equipment used to handle livestock; Good understanding of livestock body language and how to detect precursors to aggressive or passive behavior, familiarity with different types of aggressions and triggers for it; Proficient in rope handling and other methods of restraint. Able to recognize illness in livestock and is familiar with treatment.
- SKILLED-Has worked with a variety of different species of livestock and is familiar with the use of different safety tools to handle livestock; Has proper rope handling skills and experience in other methods of animal restraint.
- BEGINNER-Is familiar with different species of livestock and their normal behaviors; Has basic rope handling skills and familiar with other types of restraint; Has a basic understanding of livestock body language and signs to detect aggression and some ability to recognize aggressive behaviors.
- No skill in handling livestock.
14
Please describe your level of experience in the handling and care of Wildlife.
- EXPERT-Has worked with a variety of different types of species of livestock, either on a farm, with a veterinary practice or at an animal shelter, and Is proficient in the use of ropes, halters and lead ropes and safety equipment used to handle livestock; Good understanding of livestock body language and how to detect precursors to aggressive or passive behavior, familiarity with different types of aggressions and triggers for it; Proficient in rope handling and other methods of restraint. Able to recognize illness in livestock and is familiar with treatment.
- SKILLED-Has worked with a variety of different species of wildlife and is familiar with the use of different safety tools to handle wildlife; Understanding of wildlife care and confinement.
- BEGINNER-Is familiar with different species of wildlife and their normal behaviors; Has basic handling skills and familiar with equipment used for handling; Has a basic understanding of wildlife and their care.
- No skill in handling wildlife.
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