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ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
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| Class Code: |
6067
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| Salary: |
$17.73 - $21.81 Hourly
$1,542.51 - $1,897.47 Semi-Monthly
$3,085.02 - $3,794.94 Monthly
$37,020.24 - $45,539.28 Annually
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| To perform animal control law enforcement work enforcing city, county, and state domestic animal laws, investigate damage caused by animals, and respond humanely to animal emergencies. Work frequently involves dealing with emotionally upset or hostile animal owners or complainants. Work requires the handling and capture of domestic and wild animals. |
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Examples of Duties:
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. Depending upon assignment, the incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties, which are a representative sample of the level of work appropriate to this classification.)
Impound stray, abandoned, or protective custody animals.
Deal with cases of dangerous animals and loose livestock.
Quarantine animals that may present a hazard to the public. Remove dead animals from public property.
Investigate, write reports, prepare evidence, accept signed citizen complaints, and testify in court acting as a Clerk of the District Court.
Serve warrants, court orders, order to show cause, search warrants, and orders to impound.
Attempt to resolve animal-caused nuisances by offering advice and persuasion.
Serve citations to ordinance violators acting as a Deputy Sheriff-Limited Commissioned Officer.
Assume control over other public agencies in situations involving dangerous animals.
Cooperate with various local and state agencies regarding animal control matters.
Inform the public concerning animal laws and responsible animal ownership practices.
Perform related duties as assigned. |
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Supervision Received and Exercised:
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Receives general supervision from Animal Control Supervisor.
May exercise functional and technical supervision over other Animal Control Officers in the absence of Animal Control Field Supervisor. |
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:
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Laws and ordinances pertaining to dog control, animals, livestock, search, seizure, and arrest.
Animal identification and behavior and animal collection procedures.
Handle animals, livestock, and exotic breeds in emergency situations.
Meet and deal with the public under stressful situations while remaining to represent the agency in a professional manner.
Compose nuisance reports of sufficient clarity to be admitted as evidence.
Work independently and as a team member.
Work with members of other jurisdictions or agencies possibly entering a scene of crime or providing information.
Write legibly and clearly and complete large quantities of paperwork quickly and accurately.
Perform physical maneuvers necessary in controlling animals; lift and carry at least 60 pounds.
Run and work outdoors in inclement weather.
Drive a manual transmission (stick shift) vehicle.
Required to work a variety of shifts and hours. |
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Minimum Qualifications Required for Entry:
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Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: One year of experience working with animal control, care, or husbandry, particularly dogs and cats. Additional experience in public contact, preferably high stress public contact, is desirable, AND
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license. Ability to meet the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a limited commission as a Special Deputy Sheriff for Multnomah County. |
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Classification Type/FLSA/History:
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Type: Union Classification
FLSA: Non-Exempt |
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PSG:
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