Animal Control Officer

Description

Why Its a Great Department :

Pierce County Sheriffs Office is a full-service agency that provides law enforcement jail court security and civil processing services to all areas of unincorporated Pierce County.

The Sheriffs Office is comprised of 638 commissioned law enforcement and corrections staff and 67 civilian personnel. Together these dedicated employees support our 3 bureaus including Administrative Services Corrections and Operations.

You will join the Animal Control Unit located at the Sheriffs Office Parkland - Spanaway Precinct in Tacoma WA. We encourage you to learn more about our office by clicking here.

Why Its a Great Opportunity :

A career with the Pierce County Sheriffs Office is your opportunity to make a difference in peoples lives every day as each employee plays a role in supporting our mission to protect life and property uphold rights and work in partnership to build strong safe communities.

This rewarding and vital position provides a broad range of animal control services to unincorporated Pierce County and to contract cities. This position enforces animal related laws responds to complaints and investigates cases of animal cruelty neglect and dangerous animals. Animal Control Officers handle a variety of animals such as dogs cats livestock and exotic pets.

The Animal Control Unit is an eight-person team who work four ten-hour shifts with rotating days off. Shifts are primarily day shift with required on-call to allow for 24 / 7 coverage. This is not a remote or hybrid position as employees are expected to work from one of the Sheriff Department Animal Control districts or office.

Come join the Pierce County Sheriffs Office Animal Control Unit!

How to be Successful in the Role :

A successful candidate will join the team with the ability to exercise good judgement collaborate stay focused during disruptions provide attention to detail multi-

task and

positively engage with citizens and employees in the Sheriffs Office County and various other agencies. This person will provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Must be able to work independently and as a team member to complete assignments. A willingness to learn and a desire to help and support your co-workers in a fast-paced environment will be the key to your success.

Your Future in this Role :

You will gain a broad knowledge of the

department

and have access to LinkedIn Learning to further your growth.

Position Summary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Apprehend control and transport to confinement loose unlicensed injured abandoned or dangerous animals both domestic animals and livestock.
• Investigate reports of animal cruelty and vicious animals.
• Enforce animal care and control ordinances including issuing citations and warnings.
• Respond to citizen calls for service complaints and requests from other agencies.
• Explain laws policies and procedures to the general public.
• Assist in resolving conflicts between parties involving animal care and control issues including but not limited to property damage barking cruelty degree of animal confinement potential or actual danger and injury to or by animals.
• Complete bite reports for the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
• Inspect kennels within Pierce County.
• Issue notices of violations; issue hearing notices; act as process server; testify at hearings and in court.
• Prepare written and verbal reports involving animal care and control cases.
• Create monitor and maintain case files.

Click on Animal Control Officer for a classification / job description with a more detailed list of essential functions competencies physical demands and working conditions / environment.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY :

Reference Checks

Supplemental Information

ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER :

ATTENTION : All communication from Pierce County Civil Service is sent by email using the email address listed on your application. This may include communication that contains confidential or private information such as exam results and reasons for removal etc. You are responsible for keeping your email address updated.

At Pierce County diversity equity and inclusion means commitment not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit develop and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds cultures lifestyles and perspectives committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local direct and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place people are proud to call home

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 30 - 38