Animal Control Officer I

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Animal Control Officer I position available in the Police Department Department.

Responsibilities:

Answers all calls concerning wild and domestic animals. Investigates complaints including animal bites, cruelty and neglect, and loose animals.

Picks up injured and dead animals. Issues notices to appear and testifies in court for violations of animal related ordinances. Conducts comprehensive investigations and prepares comprehensive investigative reports and follows up complaints. Uses computer resources daily to answer calls, during investigations, and report writing.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license. Must maintain an insurable driving record.

• Access to the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS) is required, so the following KCJIS requirements apply:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must have not been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.

• No experience required.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: Variable Shift - Police Department

Salary Range: Grade B $42,640.00 - $56,284.80

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Benefits: Full-time

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

To view the full job description, please go to the City of Overland Park's Job Description page and search by title: Animal Control Officer I.

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