Animal Control Officer

3 weeks ago

Fort Myers, United States Lee County, FL Full time
Salary: $22.00 - $32.41 Hourly

Location : Fort Myers, FL

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 07290KL

Department: Animal Services

Opening Date: 09/30/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description

Join our award winning team This is primarily field operations or shelter-based work enforcing State Statute, County and City Ordinances relating to animals. Incumbent enforces animal control codes, issues warnings, citations and summons, and apprehends stray animals to ensure the health and safety of the public.

The ideal candidate must be able to use good judgment in determining hazards and the appropriate course of action in handling animals and dealing with the public in stressful situations. Knowledge of the safe handling and transporting dangerous, sick, or injured animals is a plus. Due to the nature of the work, you may be exposed to deceased, irritable, or aggressive animals; hostile or irate persons; unpleasant noises, odors, or sights; and extreme temperatures.
Duties and Responsibilities

  • Respond to all types of animal control complaints and calls for service.
  • Must have a positive attitude and be able to communicate with emotional people in challenging situations.
  • Investigates animal bites, scratches and encounters, and completes related reports.
  • Patrols assigned area of the County, seizes and impounds all dogs not confined or under their owner's reasonable control; conducts periodic checks for valid dog licenses, issues citations and required licenses to persons found in violation of relevant laws concerning control and registration of dogs.
  • Catches, traps, and controls wild and domestic animals, including vicious and combative animals (large and small), and transports them to appropriate facility.
  • Enforces State, County, and City laws, codes and ordinances pertaining to animal control.
  • Educates citizens regarding animal control regulations.
  • Answers questions from citizens regarding legal requirements, dog control and effective methods of pet care.
  • Checks and enforces licensing of animals in the community.
  • Operates vehicles and animal control trapping/catching devices.
  • Communicates by radio, phone, and in writing including detailed incident reports, citations, memorandums, activity logs, and letters.
  • Testifies in court and administrative proceedings.
Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Requirements:
  • Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.
  • One year of work experience in handling, trapping, snaring, transporting, and caring for domestic animals and livestock, regulatory compliance and enforcement, law enforcement and/or closely related field.
  • Requires possession of Florida Animal Control Association (FACA) Certification in Euthanasia and FACA Certified Animal Control Officer or be able to obtain within one year of hire date.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
Preferred Requirements:
  • Criminal Justice or closely related degree.
  • Prior law enforcement, military or animal control experience is preferred.
  • Two years of work experience in handling, trapping, snaring, transporting, and caring for domestic animals and livestock, regulatory compliance and enforcement, law enforcement and/or closely related field.

Supplemental Information

Many functions of the work pose a high degree of hazard uncertainty. Unique mental stresses associated with animal control enforcement demands may be present. This position has exposure to stressful situations because of human and animal behavior and requires memory for detail, creative problem-solving, and the ability to think effectively.

Work hours and days will vary, with rotational weekend and night shifts required to cover 24/7.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

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Health Benefits:
•Medical Insurance
•Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
•Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
•Dental Insurance
•Vision Insurance
•Flexible Spending Accounts
•Medical Reimbursement Account
•Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
•Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
•Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
•Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
•Optional Life Insurance
•Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
•Short-Term Disability
•Sick Leave Pool
•Flu vaccinations
•Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:
•Florida Retirement System (FRS)
•Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
•Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
•Financial Savings/Management Programs
•Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
•Employee Leave Benefits
•Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
•Paid Sick Leave
•Paid Vacation Leave
•Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
•Family and Medical Leave
•Military Family & Medical Leave
•Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

What is your highest level of education completed?
  • GED
  • High School
  • Associate's
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • PhD
  • None of the above


02

How many years of handling, trapping, snaring, transporting, and caring for domestic animals and livestock, regulatory compliance and enforcement, law enforcement and/or closely related field do you possess?
  • 5 years or more
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 0 to 1 year


03

Please indicate the types of animals you have experience working with.
  • Dog
  • Cat
  • Native Wildlife
  • Reptiles
  • Birds
  • Rabbits
  • Other


04

Please indicate the following that applies to you:
  • I am currently certified through Animal Control Association (FACA) in Euthanasia.
  • I have the ability to become certified within one year of hire date through Animal Control Association (FACA) in Euthanasia.
  • I am not certified and do not have the ability to become certified through Animal Control Association (FACA) in Euthanasia within one year of hire date.


05

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
  • Yes
  • No


06

Work hours and days will vary, with rotational weekend and night shifts required to cover 24/7. Are you able to work this schedule?
  • Yes
  • No


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