Animal Control Officer-Senior #2407-331010-01

Date Opened

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:35 PM

Close Date

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 11:59 AM

Section

Police

Salary

$47,480- $52,254

Employment Type

Full Time

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Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Function

Public Safety

Summary

This position requires the advanced skills, including the application of specialized knowledge and training, to ensure the protection of citizen’s and property and the safe keeping of animals through the enforcement of state laws and local ordinances.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

•Responds to emergencies involving aggression incidents

•Conducts post aggression and chronic violation investigations

•Prepares cases for issuance of Written Orders

•Performs specialized assignments such as chemical immobilization

•Organizes and conducts canvasses and sweeps of problem neighborhoods

•Conduct in depth cruelty investigations and prepares cases for prosecutions

•Prepares and makes application for criminal summons and warrants

•Provides direction to Animal Care & Control Officers in complex field situations

•Performs special patrol, investigative and other Animal Care & Control functions as required

•Work involves extensive public contact and situations of personal danger

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•Complete training and receive certification in chemical immobilization

•Successful completion of an animal cruelty case study

•Cannot have any sustained Rule of Conduct violations within the past year that has resulted in suspension

•Have a Performance Appraisal Rating of “Achieved” or above for the previous year

•Knowledge of the safe handling and general welfare of both small and large domestic and wild animals

•Knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge within a reasonable period of time of pertinent laws, regulations, procedures and ordinances

•Ability to receive and comprehend oral and written directions and prepare extensive reports

•Ability to deal with the public in a courteous, tactful and effective manner

•Ability to work different shifts

•Attend and complete all training/classes set forth in the training matrix for Animal Care & Control Officers and show proficiency in knowledge

•Demonstrate the ability to perform all the duties required of an Animal Care & Control Officer I position

•Perform in accordance with departmental rules and regulations

•Ability to act with minimal supervision

•Ability to problem solve in the solution of situations involving animals

Preferred Qualification

Two years of experience with CMPD's Animal Care & Control.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Graduate or Equivalent and three years related work experience

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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