Animal Control Officer

Overview

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas:
Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services. Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are:
Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

The Town of Marana is seeking a 24-hour a week
part-time
Animal Control Officer to work in Community and Neighborhood Services. Candidates must have a strong commitment for the compassionate care of animals and be dedicated to the safety and the general health of the community.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Schedule

Sunday-Tuesday / 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Must be able to work swing shift, weekends and holidays. Will work on other shifts for staffing coverage as needed. Possible On-call required.

Schedule during training will be a combination of day-shift beginning at 7:00am as well as some swing-shifts. Hours during training will be 40 per week.

The department is requesting this part-time position be adjusted to a full-time position in the next fiscal year’s budget beginning in July. This is currently just a request and not guaranteed. Applicants must be willing to work full-time during training and go to a full-time status in July if the position is authorized.

Expected Hiring Range: $20.65 - $25.30 per hour

Salary Range: $20.65 - $29.94 per hour

Responsibilities

• Protects the general health of the community by responding to citizen's grievances; responds to calls for service; captures, contains, and impounds animals at-large, including sick, injured, and vicious animals.
• Investigates reports of animal cruelty cases, animal bites, and code violations.
• Documents general animal control activity by preparing complaint reports, issuing citations and testifying in court when needed.
• Prepares and presents public education presentations relating to animal services.
• Assist in the administration of the animal licensing process.
• Provides education and support to the public in obtaining animal licenses.
• Transportation of animals to the appropriate animal shelter and or facility.
• Work requires the ability to read and understand laws, statutes, veterinarian records, and Town codes. The ability to write criminal reports, letters, memos, and general correspondence.
• Provides animal related information to public; responds to questions regarding animal and rabies control issues; assists with animal clinics.
• High school diploma or equivalency plus six-months of training/education past the high school equivalency.
• Over one year as an animal control officer or in a related field such as peace officer/investigator, K-9 handler/trainer, veterinarian office, animal shelter, and code enforcement.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

Within six months of employment
, employee must have completed the following:

• Animal Control Officer certification
• Additional job-related training as required

Additional Requirements

• Valid Arizona Driver License.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and a 50-pound lift test.
• Ability to pass the Town of Marana motor vehicle records check.
• Ability to pass the Town of Marana background check.

Background Investigation

A thorough background investigation will be conducted on candidates who are being considered for employment. This investigation will be based upon information supplied by the candidate and will include a polygraph examination and submission of fingerprints for a full criminal history record check and motor vehicle check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Animal Control Officer certification
• Animal Handling experience

Recruitment Process

To be considered for this position, all applicants…