Animal Control Officer I Working Title Animal Control Officer I Department/Division Police - Animal Control Job Type Full Time Apply Now Requisition ID: 25998 Work Location: Police - Birdneck Road facility Pay Range: G.17, $35,568.00 - $52,790.40 Starting Salary: Minimum of the Pay Range Work Schedule: See note in "Duties" section; holidays/weekends required Part Time Hours/Wk: Application Deadline: 8/24/18 Job Duties: Animal Control Officer I - Police/Animal Control Bureau Animal Control is part of the Virginia Beach Police Department which follows a paramilitary command structure. The mission of the Virginia Beach Animal Control Unit is to balance the health, safety and welfare needs of the people and animals in our City. Through our mission, we will educate the public about responsible companion animal ownership, aggressively investigate animal cruelty cases, provide compassion and humane care for unwanted, stray, abused and abandoned animals in our City, give adoptable animals a second chance at a forever home, and humanely euthanize animals when necessary and appropriate. The Animal Enforcement Unit responds to animal-related calls for service from 7 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., seven days/week, 365 days/year. Animal Control Officers work 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (5/8-hour shifts), 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (5/8-hour shifts), 2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (4/10-hour shifts) and 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (5/8-hour shifts). While regular shifts are assigned semi-annually based on seniority, it is important to recognize that shift assignments are subject to change to meet coverage requirements. New employees should expect to be assigned to the evening shift with days off during the week following the initial training period. It may take several years to gain enough seniority to have an opportunity to move to the day shift and/or have a traditional weekend as your days off. During busy periods, breaks may be limited, erratic or nonexistent. While it is a task that no one enjoys and we strive to minimize these occurrences, ACOs are required to euthanize animals in specific situations. This responsibility is not taken lightly and can weigh heavily on an ACOs emotions, however, it is a requirement of the position and a common practice within the Animal Control field. There are times when an ACO must euthanize healthy animals to include cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, and wildlife for a number of reasons. The duties of an Animal Control Officer include: performing a variety of assignments in the enforcement of state domestic animal laws and municipal animal control ordinances; patrolling assigned zones throughout the City apprehending stray animals of all types; issuing summonses or secure warrants to persons whose animals are in violation of animal ordinances; investigating both misdemeanor and felony animal related crimes; investigating animal exposure reports; removing deceased animals from a variety of places; euthanizing severely injured animals and animals suspected of carrying rabies; preparing animals for laboratory testing; and maintaining records of all impounded animals. There is a career progression opportunity built into this position. As the employee learns the specific job duties and demonstrates proficiency in mastering these tasks, he/she will be advanced to the Animal Control Officer II level (10% pay increase). This non-competitive career progression would occur after the employee has demonstrated full competency in performing the job duties (typically after 36 months). The next level available is Animal Control Supervisor which would require a competitive selection process when a vacancy becomes available. Official City Job Description: https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Animal_Control_Officer_I_01575.pdf Minimum Requirements: MINIMUMS: High school or GED plus one (1) year of experience in fields related to animal control which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities and associated with the position of Animal Control Officer; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements. Successful completion of a police background investigation, including polygraph examination. Must be eligible to obtain pistol range certification upon employment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status. Additional Requirements: DMV Transcript: Required CDL: Not Required DOT History: Not Required CPS Check: Not Required Physical: Required Respirator: Not Required Polygraph Review: Required Psychological Screening: Not Required Attachments Required: None * { } *.column { float: left; width: 50.0%; padding: 10.0px; height: 300.0px; } Preferences: Work experience in an enforcement capacity; experience handling aggressive animals, particularly dogs; experience interacting with the public in emotionally charged situations; familiarity with animal diseases and their symptoms; ability to work independently; ability to record information accurately; ability to conduct investigations; ability to navigate through the City of Virginia Beach using a map effectively. Special Instructions: Please ensure that your application is complete and provides specific information regarding your experiences, particularly your experience working in an enforcement role or working with animals in an employment setting. Applicants who respond to this posting will be considered for the current vacancy as well as any future vacancies through March 1, 2019 or until the eligibility listing is exhausted. Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete. You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability. Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit. Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses. If selected for this position you may be required to submit official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities listed on your application. Forward your *OFFICIAL transcripts from your accredited colleges or universities to: Department of Human Resources 2424 Courthouse Drive Municipal Center, Building 18 Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Current City of Virginia Beach employees who have their official transcripts from their accredited college or university in their personnel file will not have to provide another transcript to the Department of Human Resources. *All higher education institutions must be accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education. V RS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.