The City of Rocky Mount Police Department is seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team as an Animal Control Officer - Lead.
Do you have a positive attitude and enjoy working with animals while protecting the public?
Can you work in and around stressful and tough situations?
Do you have experience working with all types of animals, including dogs of all breeds?
YES!!
Then, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
REPORTS TO: The Animal Control Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions.
JOB SUMMARY: The Animal Control Officer is responsible for the enforcement of animal control ordinances. The Animal Services Unit was formed to maintain stray, diseased, nuisance and at-large animals within the corporate limits of Rocky Mount. Animal Control Officers will assist Police Officers in various aspects of situations that involve animal control and evictions of animals.
HOURS: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday. Varied with some call-outs on nights, weekends and holidays.
Knowledge of the tools and techniques involved in animal control activities.
Knowledge of animal characteristics and behavior.
Knowledge of City animal control ordinances.
Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
Skill in setting priorities for competing projects.
Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Animal Control Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include North Carolina General Statutes; department rules and regulations; City policies and procedures; local, state, and federal animal control laws; and guidelines regarding the euthanizing of animals. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related animal control ordinance enforcement duties. Inclement weather conditions, dangerous animals, and dissatisfied citizens contribute to the complexity of the position.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to enforce animal control ordinances. Success in this position contributes to health and safety of area citizens and animals.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with other City staff; veterinarians; human societies; community groups; animal rescue organizations; and members of the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office, an animal shelter, and outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, cold or inclement weather, and potentially dangerous animals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as mask, goggles, or gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.