Animal Protection Officer

<br><div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/4869/jobpostings/image/Work Life Balance - Wellbeing.png" alt="Work Life Balance - Wellbeing.png" style="width: 1074px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div><br><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit"><strong>What’s <em>your</em> purpose? &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Have you considered investing in your community? &nbsp;Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives. &nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement! &nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. &nbsp;Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. &nbsp;Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you. &nbsp;We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well! &nbsp;</span></p><div style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0"><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Paid Vacation And Sick Leave</span><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One</span><ul><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually</span></li></ul></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One</span></li></ul></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Ten Paid Holidays<strong>&nbsp;+</strong> One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years</span></strong><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service</span></li></ul></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - <strong>Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!</strong></span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From</span><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Some Medical Plans with <strong>Zero Employee Premium Cost</strong></span></li></ul></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Dental and Vision Plans&nbsp;</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Comprehensive Wellness Program</span><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Quarterly Wellness Challenges&nbsp;</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Vaccination Clinics</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite &amp; Online</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi</span></li></ul></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Tuition Reimbursement Program</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Alternative Work Schedules</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Telehealth&nbsp;</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Employee Assistance&nbsp;Program with Ongoing Training &amp; Development Options</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Civil Service Leave&nbsp;</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Van Pool Options</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Short-Term Disability –<strong>&nbsp;Employer Paid</strong></span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Basic Life Insurance - <strong>Employer Paid</strong></span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="color: inherit">Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness &amp; Cancer Insurance</span></li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><span style="color: inherit">Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. &nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><span style="color: inherit">Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><span style="color: inherit"><br>&nbsp;Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips for completing an application at Pinal County: </span></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><span style="color: inherit"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sAy6lrvdS8"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Application Tips</span></strong></a></span></p><br><br><div style="text-align: justify"><strong><u>JOB SUMMARY</u></strong><br>Perform routine animal control and law enforcement activities to safeguard citizens from dangerous and nuisance animals and enforce state and county laws for the Animal Control Department within scope of authority and training under basic supervision.&nbsp; This is a working level class in animal control, responsible for enforcing applicable regulations in a civilian capacity.</div><ul><li>Respond to calls for service from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and capture, contain, and impound animals at-large, including sick, injured, and vicious animals.</li><li>Patrol assigned area and enforce County and state animal control regulations, including Pinal County Animal Control Ordinance 050510-ACC and Arizona Revised Statue Title 11, 13 and 36.</li><li>Assist in investigating animal cruelty, neglect, excessive noise, bite allegations, and nuisance complaints, notify owners and involved parties of violations and corrective actions, write reports, and issue citations and warnings.</li><li>Contact individuals to discuss violations and alternatives for resolving compliance issues, conduct follow-up inspections, and verify compliance.</li><li>Assist in investigating requests for service for domestic and wildlife animal control issues, pick up and dispose of dead animals, seize animals as allowed by state and county laws and ordinances, and relocate wild animals as needed.</li><li>Learn to euthanize sick, injured, unclaimed, and owner-surrendered animals, both in the field and at the animal shelter.</li><li>Transport animals to shelter, assist with animal care, and assist with maintenance and repair at animal shelter.</li><li>Maintain activity logs and records and prepare technical documents for hearings and prosecutions.</li><li>Provide animal-related information to public, respond to questions regarding animal care, rabies, and other zoonotic disease control issues, and assist in setting up and conducting rabies vaccination and animal license clinics.</li><li>Work with other state and regional law enforcement agencies on incidents concerning wildlife and livestock.</li><li>Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.</li><li>Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.</li><li>Perform other related duties as required.</li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>High school diploma or GED equivalent.</li><li>One (1) years of experience working with/handling animals.</li><li><font color="#000000" style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span><strong>Arizona residents&nbsp;</strong></span><span><strong>must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire;&nbsp;</strong></span></font><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: inherit">newly established Arizona Residents must have one</span><font color="#000000" style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span><strong>&nbsp;within 30 days of hire.</strong></span></font></li><li>Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.</li></ul><p><strong><u>Preferred Qualifications</u></strong>:</p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Specific technical training and certifications may be required including National Animal Control Association (NACA) training.</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of basic laws, statutes, and ordinances governing animal control issues.</li><li>Knowledge of basic animal capture and control techniques and symptoms of common animal diseases.</li><li>Knowledge of geography, roads, and landmarks of County and surrounding areas.</li><li>Knowledge of regional animal care resources available to citizens.</li><li>Skill in exercising patience, care and compassion in dealing with animals.</li><li>Skill in learning to capture, control, contain, and transport sick, injured, and rabid animals.</li><li>Skill in care, maintenance, and safe operation of specialized animal control tools and equipment.</li><li>Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public, and handle stressful situations and angry people.</li></ul><strong><u>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</u></strong><br>The work is very heavy and requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. &nbsp;The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, kneel, lift, push, pull, stand, stoop, walk, perform repetitive motion, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.<br><br><strong><u>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</u></strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<div style="text-align: justify">Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.</div><undefined><br></undefined><div style="text-align: center"><strong><u>THIS IS CONSIDERED A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION.</u></strong></div><br><strong>The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><strong><u>NOTICE TO APPLICANTS</u></strong></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><br>&nbsp;We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value</p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center">professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration,&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center">which may impact your future Pinal County applications. &nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><br></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><em>Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</em></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center">All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center">However, visa sponsorship is not available. &nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><strong>Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).</strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><em>Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. &nbsp;If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law. &nbsp;</em></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><em>Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. &nbsp;Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.&nbsp;</em></p>