Pinal County
Animal Protection Officer, Senior - Department Promotion Only
Pinal County, Casa Grande, Arizona, United States, 85230
Benefits
At Pinal County, we celebrate 150 years of service to our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that emphasizes work‑life balance and long‑term security.
Paid vacation and sick leave with progressive accrual: 15 days each year from day one; 18 days after 3 years; 20 days after 5 years.
Ten paid holidays + one paid floating holiday.
Paid sabbaticals every five years: two‑week after 5 years, three‑week after 10 years, four‑week after 15 years, and four‑week every five years thereafter.
Comprehensive wellness program with quarterly challenges, onsite vision and vaccination clinics, screening events, financial health workshops, and fitness resources such as yoga and tai chi.
Retirement plans with generous employer contributions—guaranteed lifetime benefit.
Six different medical plans (some with zero employee premium), dental and vision plans.
Tuition reimbursement, alternative work schedules, telehealth, and a qualified public service loan forgiveness program.
Employee assistance program, civil service leave, van pool options, short‑term disability (employer paid), basic life insurance (employer paid), flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits (life, accident, critical illness & cancer).
Responsibilities
Perform routine animal control and law enforcement activities to safeguard citizens from dangerous and nuisance animals and enforce state and county laws.
Respond to calls for service from the Emergency Operations Center and capture, contain, and impound animals at‑large, including sick, injured, and vicious animals.
Patrol assigned area and enforce County and state animal control regulations, including the Pinal County Animal Control Ordinance and Arizona Revised Statutes.
Assist in investigating animal cruelty, neglect, excessive noise, bite allegations, and nuisance complaints; notify owners of violations; write reports; issue citations and warnings.
Contact individuals to discuss violations and alternatives for compliance, conduct follow‑up inspections, and verify compliance.
Assist in investigating requests for domestic and wildlife animal control, pick up and dispose of dead animals, seize animals under state and county laws, and relocate wild animals as needed.
Learn to euthanize sick, injured, unclaimed, and owner‑surrendered animals, both in the field and at the shelter.
Transport animals to the shelter and assist with animal care, shelter maintenance, and repair.
Maintain activity logs, records, and prepare technical documents for hearings and prosecutions.
Provide animal‑related information to the public, respond to questions about animal care, rabies, and other zoonotic disease control, and assist in setting up and conducting rabies vaccination and animal license clinics.
Work with other state and regional law enforcement agencies on wildlife and livestock incidents.
Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service by offering suggestions and participating actively in the work team.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience working with animals.
Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established residents must obtain one within 30 days.
An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Specific technical training and certifications, such as National Animal Control Association (NACA) training.
Knowledge of basic laws, statutes, and ordinances governing animal control issues.
Knowledge of basic animal capture and control techniques and symptoms of common animal diseases.
Knowledge of geography, roads, and landmarks of County and surrounding areas.
Knowledge of regional animal care resources available to citizens.
Patience, care, and compassion in dealing with animals.
Skill in capturing, controlling, containing, and transporting sick, injured, and rabid animals.
Skill in caring for, maintaining, and safely operating specialized animal control tools and equipment.
Ability to identify symptoms and behaviors associated with rabies and other common domestic animal diseases.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and handle stressful situations and angry people.
Physical Demands The work requires exerting forces in excess of 100 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently, and up to 20 lbs constantly to move objects. Physical tasks include balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, reaching, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping, walking, performing repetitive motion, operating motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and maintaining mental and visual acuity.
Work Environment Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to evolving priorities.
Notice to Applicants We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect. Lack of these values may result in removal from consideration. The hiring salary depends on experience and position funding; salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply; visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Pinal County requires pre‑employment screening, including a Motor Vehicle Record check, comprehensive background check, and drug testing for safety‑sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre‑employment screening. Driving requirement necessitates a valid Arizona State Driver’s License.
Work in this classification requires an individual to perform essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. Employees may be required to perform duties not specifically listed but reasonably necessary.
This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the Animal Control and Care department only. You must be a current employee to be considered.
This is considered a safety‑sensitive position.
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Paid vacation and sick leave with progressive accrual: 15 days each year from day one; 18 days after 3 years; 20 days after 5 years.
Ten paid holidays + one paid floating holiday.
Paid sabbaticals every five years: two‑week after 5 years, three‑week after 10 years, four‑week after 15 years, and four‑week every five years thereafter.
Comprehensive wellness program with quarterly challenges, onsite vision and vaccination clinics, screening events, financial health workshops, and fitness resources such as yoga and tai chi.
Retirement plans with generous employer contributions—guaranteed lifetime benefit.
Six different medical plans (some with zero employee premium), dental and vision plans.
Tuition reimbursement, alternative work schedules, telehealth, and a qualified public service loan forgiveness program.
Employee assistance program, civil service leave, van pool options, short‑term disability (employer paid), basic life insurance (employer paid), flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits (life, accident, critical illness & cancer).
Responsibilities
Perform routine animal control and law enforcement activities to safeguard citizens from dangerous and nuisance animals and enforce state and county laws.
Respond to calls for service from the Emergency Operations Center and capture, contain, and impound animals at‑large, including sick, injured, and vicious animals.
Patrol assigned area and enforce County and state animal control regulations, including the Pinal County Animal Control Ordinance and Arizona Revised Statutes.
Assist in investigating animal cruelty, neglect, excessive noise, bite allegations, and nuisance complaints; notify owners of violations; write reports; issue citations and warnings.
Contact individuals to discuss violations and alternatives for compliance, conduct follow‑up inspections, and verify compliance.
Assist in investigating requests for domestic and wildlife animal control, pick up and dispose of dead animals, seize animals under state and county laws, and relocate wild animals as needed.
Learn to euthanize sick, injured, unclaimed, and owner‑surrendered animals, both in the field and at the shelter.
Transport animals to the shelter and assist with animal care, shelter maintenance, and repair.
Maintain activity logs, records, and prepare technical documents for hearings and prosecutions.
Provide animal‑related information to the public, respond to questions about animal care, rabies, and other zoonotic disease control, and assist in setting up and conducting rabies vaccination and animal license clinics.
Work with other state and regional law enforcement agencies on wildlife and livestock incidents.
Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service by offering suggestions and participating actively in the work team.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience working with animals.
Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established residents must obtain one within 30 days.
An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Specific technical training and certifications, such as National Animal Control Association (NACA) training.
Knowledge of basic laws, statutes, and ordinances governing animal control issues.
Knowledge of basic animal capture and control techniques and symptoms of common animal diseases.
Knowledge of geography, roads, and landmarks of County and surrounding areas.
Knowledge of regional animal care resources available to citizens.
Patience, care, and compassion in dealing with animals.
Skill in capturing, controlling, containing, and transporting sick, injured, and rabid animals.
Skill in caring for, maintaining, and safely operating specialized animal control tools and equipment.
Ability to identify symptoms and behaviors associated with rabies and other common domestic animal diseases.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and handle stressful situations and angry people.
Physical Demands The work requires exerting forces in excess of 100 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently, and up to 20 lbs constantly to move objects. Physical tasks include balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, reaching, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping, walking, performing repetitive motion, operating motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and maintaining mental and visual acuity.
Work Environment Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to evolving priorities.
Notice to Applicants We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect. Lack of these values may result in removal from consideration. The hiring salary depends on experience and position funding; salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply; visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Pinal County requires pre‑employment screening, including a Motor Vehicle Record check, comprehensive background check, and drug testing for safety‑sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre‑employment screening. Driving requirement necessitates a valid Arizona State Driver’s License.
Work in this classification requires an individual to perform essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. Employees may be required to perform duties not specifically listed but reasonably necessary.
This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the Animal Control and Care department only. You must be a current employee to be considered.
This is considered a safety‑sensitive position.
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