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City of Detroit Animal Control Officer (& to establish a list) in Detroit, Michigan
Animal Control Officer (& to establish a list)
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Animal Control Officer (& to establish a list)
Salary
$42,435.00 - $50,943.00 Annually
Location
MI, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
20241339021CCDM
Department
General Services
Opening Date
08/13/2024
Closing Date
9/30/2024 10:37 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
8180-Teamsters Local 214 NonCraft Unit Health Anim
Description
Benefits
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Description
Under immediate supervision, captures, handles, transports, and cares for unlicensed and stray dogs and other animals in the City of Detroit's dog pound facility.
Examples of Duties
Enforcement
Enforces local Chapter 6 ordinances, such as leash laws, licensing, vaccinations, quarantining, dangerous dog, and barking dog ordinances.
Patrols assigned area in an animal control vehicle to ensure compliance with animal control regulations and responds to routine and emergency calls.
Assesses reported or observed violations of animal control regulations, makes determinations and takes required action, such as issuing citations.
Provides field services including capturing domestic and wild animals, examining injured and ill animals to select treatment disposition and removing animals from a variety of hazardous situations.
Investigates complaints regarding violations of city animal control ordinances and provides documentation of these investigations.
Prepares records and reports and enters data into a software system using a computer.
Gathers evidence on animal care cases, including photographs, video recordings, and other information for presentation in court.
Maintains legal chain-of-custody for evidentiary materials.
Testifies in court on cases pertaining to violations of animal regulatory ordinances.
Prepares specimens for rabies testing.
Uses department issued equipment, operates a variety of communications equipment, and reports equipment damage.
Customer Service
Provides information to the public regarding licensing, vaccinations, impoundment, euthanasia, rabies control, pet-owner responsibilities, spaying, neutering, and adoptions.
Collects fees for animal quarantine, impound, licensing services and other services.
Assists with front office duties such as receiving animals brought to the shelter by the public and releasing impounded animals to the public.
Animal Care
Performs animal care duties such as feeding animals, monitoring sick and dangerous animals, segregating and isolating animals when necessary; detects disease or injury in animals and performs minor medical treatments on animals as necessary per DACC training; assists the veterinarian with vaccinations and inspections of animals.
Performs euthanasia or assists with handling during euthanasia.
Cleans and disinfects kennel areas, vehicles and equipment.
Other
- Other duties assigned by supervisor
PLEASE ATTACHED ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR APPLICATION.
Minimum Qualifications
High School graduation or G.E.D. and one year experience in caring for animals.
Must possess Animal Control Officer certification by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, having completed and submitted 100 hours of training or willing to become certified as an Animal Control Officer within six months of hire.
Must possess certification by a Michigan State Licensed Veterinarian to perform euthanasia by injection, or willing to become certified in euthanasia by injection within one year of hire.
Completion of Emergency Preparedness training to include, but not limited to FEMA ISC 100, 200, 700 and 800 and others as required by department staff. To ensure standards for privacy, certification in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is required within 30 days of hire.
Employees in this class are required to operate a motor vehicle; valid State of Michigan Operator License required.
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Supplemental Information
BACKGROUND AND OTHER CHECKS
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
*All candidates must have a criminal background screening as certain convictions will exclude the candidate from performing the essential functions of the position. *
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Individuals hired into this class will be required to serve a probationary period of six months with the possibility of a six-month extension for a total of twelve months. If promoted to a position in this class, an individual will be required to serve a probationary period of six months. Performance will be carefully evaluated during the probationary period. Continued employment in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period and meeting all of the performance expectation requirements.
EVALUATION PLAN:
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience and Personal Qualifications (T.E.P.): 30 %
TOTAL: Interview and Evaluation of T.E.P.: 100%
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
Veterans Points: 0-15 points
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point
LRD: 10/11/2023
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
01
Do you possess a High school Diploma or GED?
yes
no
02
Do you possess Animal Control Officer certification by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, having completed and submitted 100 hours of training? PREFERRED
YES
NO
03
Have you completed Emergency Preparedness training to include, but not limited to FEMA ISC 100, 200, 700 and 800 and others as required by department staff?
YES
NO
04
Do you possess certification by a Michigan State Licensed Veterinarian to perform euthanasia by injection, or willing to become certified in euthanasia by injection within one year of hire? REQUIREMENT AS PART OF THE CERTIFICATION FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER!
YES
NO
05
If you selected "no" to Q4; Are you willing to become certified in euthanasia by injection within one year of hire?
YES
NO
06
Do you possess a Valid State of Michigan Operator License? REQUIRED!
YES
NO
Required Question
Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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