ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

General Definition of Work

Performs work maintaining the City Animal Shelter, patrolling streets for lose, wild, or deceased animals, issuing citations and warnings, caring for the animals in the shelter, completing paperwork, maintaining records, files, and the office, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Animal Control Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Enforces animal ordinances; patrols and answers calls for service; issues citations, violations, and warnings as needed.
• Attends and completes necessary training.
• Provides appropriate care for animals housed at the shelter; maintains and cleans the facility and animals to prevent the spread of disease.
• Purchases supplies for the shelter as needed.
• Maintains full and complete records on animals confined at the shelter and provide a tracking system for all animals received at the shelter.
• Assists with maintaining the shelter’s schedule.
• Updates the shelter’s various social media platforms.
• Inspects and reports needed repairs to the Chief Animal Control officer to ensure equipment functions correctly.
• Maintains shelter cash/check/card deposits; balances cash drawer; makes bank deposits.
• Collects redemption fees from owners whose animals are claimed from the shelter in accordance with city ordinance.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.

A valid driver's license in the State of Missouri.

Special Qualifications

• Become Certified through the Missouri Animal Control Association (MACA) within six months of hire.
• Complete National Animal Control (NACA) Humane Officer Academy Module A within six months of hire.
• Complete the National Animal Cruelty Investigation School through the University of Missouri within twelve months of hire.

plus a generous benefit package.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Five weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) - accrued throughout the year.
• Life insurance ($50,000) paid by city
• Long term disability
• Deferred compensation plan - not matched by city
• Cafeteria plan - health care reimbursement; dependent care reimbursement; premium savings
• Free membership to the Harrisonville Community Center for the employee & discounted rates for family members
• Longevity pay - starting at 10 years of service
• Bi-weekly pay periods
• Performance reviews with possible salary increases given after six-month introductory period, then annually from that introductory completion date
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by cityMissouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.67 - $22.55 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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