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Description

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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.

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