Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER - PART-TIME
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Lake Charles, Louisiana, us, 70612
Position Summary
This is the first of five levels in the Animal Services Officers series. Incumbents respond to complaints regarding animals and perform a variety of animal protection duties. Responsibilities may include evaluating whether a violation of the law has occurred; issuing citations, warnings and notices; confiscating animals; euthanizing animals; impounding stray, vicious or dangerous animals; setting live traps; and preparing related reports.
Key Responsibilities
Patrol assigned area for emergency and non-emergency animal situations; investigate complaints; respond to work orders; remove dead animals from roadways. Issue citations and license violation warnings to pet owners regarding leash laws, containment, pet ownership and neglect, animal cruelty, and/or other related animal welfare issues. Apprehend and impound pet and stray animals in violation of animal control ordinances; confiscate animals from negligent or abusive pet owners. Euthanize animals, which includes injecting animals with applicable serums and transporting and disposing carcasses of deceased animals. Educate the public on animal control ordinances, policies, and procedures, including proper control and care of pets. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and one year of specialized or technical training and one year of experience working with animals; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Licensing Requirements
Euthanasia Certification Crematory Operation Certification Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement Law Enforcement Commission LACA Chemical Immobilization
Qualifications
Knowledge
Animal handling techniques and applications Animal traps, catch poles, and chemical immobilization techniques Capturing and restraining domestic animals and livestock Animal care and nutrition requirements Investigation methods and procedures Animal identification techniques Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes Customer service principles Recordkeeping principles Computers and related software applications Skills
Handling animals in a safe manner Capturing, restraining, and handling animals and livestock Responding to emergency situations Euthanizing animals Conducting investigations Providing customer service Preparing and maintaining records Using computers and related software applications Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.
Physical Requirements
Typical position requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, blood and other bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and travel.
Work Environment
Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat and cold; animal bites; repugnant odors and sights inherent within a shelter environment; and possible exposure to diseases associated with animals, including blood-borne pathogens. Occasional exposure to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; explosive materials; and vibration. Noisy environment.
Uniform
An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.
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This is the first of five levels in the Animal Services Officers series. Incumbents respond to complaints regarding animals and perform a variety of animal protection duties. Responsibilities may include evaluating whether a violation of the law has occurred; issuing citations, warnings and notices; confiscating animals; euthanizing animals; impounding stray, vicious or dangerous animals; setting live traps; and preparing related reports.
Key Responsibilities
Patrol assigned area for emergency and non-emergency animal situations; investigate complaints; respond to work orders; remove dead animals from roadways. Issue citations and license violation warnings to pet owners regarding leash laws, containment, pet ownership and neglect, animal cruelty, and/or other related animal welfare issues. Apprehend and impound pet and stray animals in violation of animal control ordinances; confiscate animals from negligent or abusive pet owners. Euthanize animals, which includes injecting animals with applicable serums and transporting and disposing carcasses of deceased animals. Educate the public on animal control ordinances, policies, and procedures, including proper control and care of pets. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and one year of specialized or technical training and one year of experience working with animals; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Licensing Requirements
Euthanasia Certification Crematory Operation Certification Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement Law Enforcement Commission LACA Chemical Immobilization
Qualifications
Knowledge
Animal handling techniques and applications Animal traps, catch poles, and chemical immobilization techniques Capturing and restraining domestic animals and livestock Animal care and nutrition requirements Investigation methods and procedures Animal identification techniques Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes Customer service principles Recordkeeping principles Computers and related software applications Skills
Handling animals in a safe manner Capturing, restraining, and handling animals and livestock Responding to emergency situations Euthanizing animals Conducting investigations Providing customer service Preparing and maintaining records Using computers and related software applications Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.
Physical Requirements
Typical position requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, blood and other bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and travel.
Work Environment
Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat and cold; animal bites; repugnant odors and sights inherent within a shelter environment; and possible exposure to diseases associated with animals, including blood-borne pathogens. Occasional exposure to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; explosive materials; and vibration. Noisy environment.
Uniform
An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.
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