Animal Services Officer I

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Starting Salary: $18.89–$20.67 (depending on experience)

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

About this Position

The Animal Services Officer I performs general-duty animal control work enforcing laws and ordinances. They ensure public safety and help prevent, detect, and investigate animal-related crimes. Work is varied and regularly involves an element of danger.

Incumbent must be available and willing to work varying shifts, extended hours, emergency call-outs, and weekends as necessary. A great degree of independent judgment is required, within the limit of well-defined guidelines and laws. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent


• At least 21 years of age (required to obtain required certification)


• Up to 6 months of related experience and/or training
  
  
  
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  
  
  


• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Patrol an assigned area and enforce laws and City ordinances that pertain to animals


• Answer calls and handle situations regarding wild and domestic animals


• Issue citations, investigate crimes, and interview those involved


• Search for and preserve evidence


• Prepare reports


• Speak before the public and in court (as needed)


• Educate citizens regarding proper animal care


• Examine animals to determine general health and well-being


• Transport and re-home animals, either in the shelter or in the wild


• Capture and handle all types of animals


• Conduct euthanasia procedures and dispose of deceased animals


• Obtain Chemical Euthanasia Tech certification

Necessary Skills

• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations involving people and animals


• Ability to react with discretion and authority in emergency situations


• Availability and willingness to work varying shifts, extended hours, emergency call-outs, and weekends as necessary


• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position


• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug, physical, and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance


• Retirement plans


• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents


• Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards


• Paid parental leave


• Potential for bilingual pay


• A tangible impact to the Animal Services Department and residents in the City of Edmond


• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.