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**Afternoon shift, Monday-Friday, 1pm-9pm**
- Capture, care for, and/or dispose of vicious, sick, loose, or dead animals/wildlife.
- Respond to citizen complaints about animals or animals causing a nuisance.
- Capture animals and return it to their owner or remove animal to custody or if animal is no longer living, prepare and dispose of animal in the disposal area.
- Release animals to claimants or arrange to put the animal to death; prepare and maintain records and reports of complaints and investigations.
- May arrange for preservation of animal bodies for laboratory examination.
- Investigate violations of City ordinances and State law regarding animals; complete police reports on animal complaints.
- Present information to the City Attorney’s or County Prosecutor’s Office for criminal prosecution or other appropriate court action.
- Assist in the prosecution of animal cases or other court action.
- Issue Appearance Tickets to persons in violation of City Animal Ordinances.
- Operate City vehicles; Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Weapons experience and experience working as a police officer preferred.
- Working knowledge of the handling, feeding, and care of dogs and other animals; Some knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to animal custody, quarantine and disposal of animal’s a plus.
- Physical condition to perform the essential function of this position.
- Ability to apprehend stray animals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential to investigate complaints and write police reports.
- Must be available for shift work.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of Agriculture Certificate within 3 months of date of hire.
- Documented minimum 100 hours working with animals.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record as determined by the City of Southfield’s Driving Standards and have the skill and ability to operate a light truck.
The selection process will include a review of the applicant's experience for posted requirements, driving record and criminal history check and an oral board interview. Each step of the process must be passed before the applicant will be moved to the next step.
