Pinal County
Animal Protection Officer, Senior - Department Promotion Only
Pinal County, Tortilla Flat, Arizona, United States, 85290
If you’re reading this ad, you’re probably looking for a change. If you want meaningful work where you can make a direct impact on your community, enjoy the best benefits package around, and save for retirement, look no further. At Pinal County, we are celebrating 150 years of serving our community and improving the lives of our residents every day. If you’re considering making a change, think about contributing to the services and infrastructure that directly affect our citizens. Help us shape the next 150 years! p.s. don’t forget to check out our amazing benefits package.
An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
Ten Paid Holidays +
One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Comprehensive Wellness Program
Quarterly Wellness Challenges
Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
Vaccination Clinics
Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions -
Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
Some Medical Plans with
Zero Employee Premium Cost
Dental and Vision Plans
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
Van Pool Options
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Basic Life Insurance –
Employer Paid
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.
Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips for completing an application at Pinal County:
Application Tips
Responsibilities
Perform routine animal control and law enforcement activities to safeguard citizens from dangerous and nuisance animals and enforce state and county laws for the Animal Control Department, and responsible for enforcing applicable regulations in a civilian capacity within scope of authority and training under basic supervision.
Respond to calls for service from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 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 Pinal County Animal Control Ordinance 050510-ACC and Arizona Revised Statue Title 11, 13 and 36.
Assist in investigating animal cruelty, neglect, excessive noise, bite allegations, and nuisance complaints, notify owners and involved parties of violations and corrective actions, write reports, and issue citations and warnings.
Contact individuals to discuss violations and alternatives for resolving compliance issues, conduct follow‑up inspections and verify compliance.
Assist in investigating requests for service for domestic and wildlife animal control issues, pick up and dispose of dead animals, seize animals as allowed by state and county laws and ordinances, and relocate wild animals as needed.
Learn to euthanize sick, injured, unclaimed, and owner‑surrendered animals, both in the field and at the animal shelter.
Transport animals to shelter and assist with animal care and assist with maintenance and repair at animal shelter.
Maintain activity logs and records and prepare technical documents for hearings and prosecutions.
Provide animal‑related information to public, respond to questions regarding animal care, rabies, and other zoonotic disease control issues, and assist in setting up and conducting rabies vaccination and animal license clinics.
Work with other state and regional law enforcement agencies on incidents concerning wildlife and livestock.
Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a 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 Arizona Residents must have one
within 30 days of hire.
Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications Specific technical training and certifications may be required, including 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.
Skill in exercising patience, care and compassion in dealing with animals.
Skill in learning to capture, control, contain, and transport sick, injured, and rabid animals.
Skill in care, maintenance, and safe operation of 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 is very heavy and requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, kneel, lift, push, pull, stand, stoop, walk, perform repetitive motion, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
Work Environment Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Notice to Applicants We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.
Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Pinal County requires pre‑employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety‑sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre‑employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.
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 for this position.
This is Considered a Safety Sensitive Position THIS IS CONSIDERED A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION.
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An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
Ten Paid Holidays +
One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Comprehensive Wellness Program
Quarterly Wellness Challenges
Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
Vaccination Clinics
Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions -
Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
Some Medical Plans with
Zero Employee Premium Cost
Dental and Vision Plans
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
Van Pool Options
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Basic Life Insurance –
Employer Paid
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.
Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips for completing an application at Pinal County:
Application Tips
Responsibilities
Perform routine animal control and law enforcement activities to safeguard citizens from dangerous and nuisance animals and enforce state and county laws for the Animal Control Department, and responsible for enforcing applicable regulations in a civilian capacity within scope of authority and training under basic supervision.
Respond to calls for service from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 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 Pinal County Animal Control Ordinance 050510-ACC and Arizona Revised Statue Title 11, 13 and 36.
Assist in investigating animal cruelty, neglect, excessive noise, bite allegations, and nuisance complaints, notify owners and involved parties of violations and corrective actions, write reports, and issue citations and warnings.
Contact individuals to discuss violations and alternatives for resolving compliance issues, conduct follow‑up inspections and verify compliance.
Assist in investigating requests for service for domestic and wildlife animal control issues, pick up and dispose of dead animals, seize animals as allowed by state and county laws and ordinances, and relocate wild animals as needed.
Learn to euthanize sick, injured, unclaimed, and owner‑surrendered animals, both in the field and at the animal shelter.
Transport animals to shelter and assist with animal care and assist with maintenance and repair at animal shelter.
Maintain activity logs and records and prepare technical documents for hearings and prosecutions.
Provide animal‑related information to public, respond to questions regarding animal care, rabies, and other zoonotic disease control issues, and assist in setting up and conducting rabies vaccination and animal license clinics.
Work with other state and regional law enforcement agencies on incidents concerning wildlife and livestock.
Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a 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 Arizona Residents must have one
within 30 days of hire.
Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications Specific technical training and certifications may be required, including 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.
Skill in exercising patience, care and compassion in dealing with animals.
Skill in learning to capture, control, contain, and transport sick, injured, and rabid animals.
Skill in care, maintenance, and safe operation of 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 is very heavy and requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, kneel, lift, push, pull, stand, stoop, walk, perform repetitive motion, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
Work Environment Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Notice to Applicants We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.
Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Pinal County requires pre‑employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety‑sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre‑employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.
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 for this position.
This is Considered a Safety Sensitive Position THIS IS CONSIDERED A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION.
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