About the Job

The City of Cape Girardeau is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Animal Control Officer to fill a critical role in our public health and safety team. As an Animal Control Officer, you will be responsible for enforcing city ordinances related to animal control, parking, and public health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Patrol city streets and neighborhoods to identify and address animal control, parking, and public health and safety issues
• Issue citations or warnings for observed ordinance violations
• Investigate abandoned vehicles and determine their status
• Post property notices and give written warnings to violators of weed abatement and litter ordinances
• Impound and control domestic and wild animals, reptiles, and fowl
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• No felony convictions

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $17.15
• Bi-weekly pay periods
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 96 hours of vacation time accrued throughout the year
• 96 hours of sick leave accrued throughout the year
• 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year
• City-paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance
• City-paid monthly life insurance
• Optional group term life insurance and vision insurance
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan
• Retirement plan through LAGERS

Selection Process

• Successful applicant will be required to complete a drug test, background investigation, and pre-employment physical before final appointment

About the City of Cape Girardeau

The City of Cape Girardeau is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a dynamic and growing city with a strong sense of community.