ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Job Number : 393864

393864

Description

BID / JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Animal Control Officer

Chicago Animal Care & Control

Number of Positions : 4

Salary : $ 44 , 292 .00

This position is open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with Public Safety Employees - S.

E.I.U. Local 73 / I.B.E.W. 21 (BU 02)

BID INSTRUCTIONS : Apply on the bid site : https : / / chicago.taleo.net / careersection / 103 / jobsearch.ftl?lang en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago "

2. Enter your employee ID ( located on your pay stub labeled 'payee / employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under supervision, performs public safety work in the enforcement of animal control laws, ordinances, and regulations, and perform related duties as required .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Investigates complaints involving cruelty, neglect, animal bites, and dangerous or uncontrolled animals, including interviewing witnesses, identifying involved parties, and taking statements and photographs

Controls incident scenes by obtaining and securing evidence

Prepares investigation reports and issues citations for animal care and control violations

Testifies in court regarding violations and citations issued

Captures stray, unlicensed, injured, or uncontrolled animals using various restraining devices

Drives department vehicles to transport animals to and from the Animal Care and Control Center or other specified designations

Explains, interprets, and enforces the municipal code concerning the care and control of animals

Uses various software applications in order to complete impoundment records and to input and generate activity reports on animals placed in the shelter

Responds to inquiries and provides information regarding local animal control laws

Maintains the upkeep of department equipment and vehicles

Assists other City departments and outside agencies in special assignments regarding animal related problems, as required

May participate in public information, education, and outreach activities regarding animal care and control

NOTE : The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience