Animal Control Officer

Lyon County is seeking an Animal Control Officer to join our team. This is a full-time, non-exempt position starting at $18.60/hour, with benefits including paid time off and medical/dental/vision insurance. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license, as well as the immunizations scheduled by the Kansas Dept. of Health & Environment for Animal Control Officers. Successful candidates must pass pre-employment tests including a background check, physical, and drug screening prior to hire.
Job Description:

- JOB SUMMARY : This is a non-exempt position*. Animal Control Officers (ACO), will provide general Animal Control Services throughout the County. This will be by responding to requests for service from citizens through dispatch, patrolling the unincorporated areas of the county looking for problems, and providing educational information to the public on related topics. Enforcing the Kansas Statutes and County Resolutions applicable to the position and appearing in Court as required. The ACO will be responsible for any other tasks assigned by their supervisor to promote the public safety.

The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills and abilities set forth herein may be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the changing requirements for this position.

- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Respond to citizen reports or complaints on animal control related situations.

- Patrol the unincorporated areas of the county and contracted cities to collect strayed, injured, or diseased animals.

- Impound animals to be quarantined as prescribed by law.

- Professionally investigate complaints of Animal Cruelty and/or Animals Running at Large.

- Legibly prepare office reports and other documentation completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.

- Respond to requests for assistance from other Animal Control Officers when requested.

- The ACO will be required to maintain office issued or assigned equipment, scheduling repairs and or replacements in consultation with the Undersheriff.

- Pass on to other ACOs and Deputies the skills and information you have that will assist them in the professional performance of their duties; either informally or at shift change briefings or in formal training sessions.

- Recognize and report any violations of State statutes, county or Sheriff's Office policies and procedures observed to an appropriate authority.

- Take advantage of every opportunity to enhance professional knowledge and skills by attending training, studying on your own and learning from others with specialized skill and expertise as the opportunities arise.

- Show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.

- MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

- Attend training as opportunities are identified by the Sheriff or designee, or by the ACO and approved by the Sheriff.

- May be required to, on intermittent occasions, independently expend budgeted funds for vehicle maintenance, supplies, and travel expenses.

- Demonstrate consistent interpersonal skills enabling professional relations with the public, and other county and office employees.

- May be required to, when necessary, take animals to a vet for euthanasia or humanely put down injured animals in the field.

- Perform other duties as assigned by the Sheriff or designee.

- QUALIFICATIONS:

- Must be at least 18 years of age and engender sufficient faith and confidence in the Sheriff to merit appointment as an Animal Control Officer.

- Must have and maintain a valid Kansas CLASS C driver's license as well as the immunizations scheduled by the Kansas Dept. of Health & Environment for Animal Control Officers.

- Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently with the ability to speak a foreign language helpful.

- Must possess sufficient visual acuity to read and write and operate office equipment. Requires sufficient hearing capability to be able to deal effectively with the public and others directly or via telephone or radio equipment.

- Must be willing to respond to call out situations and schedule changes subject to short notice.

- Must be able to spend lengthy periods in a vehicle, subject to working in all weather conditions with occasional extended periods of exposure to inclement weather.

- Must be able to successfully complete the County employment application and pass the County Physical examination, including a drug screen and a psychological evaluation.

- Must be able to pass a background investigation and polygraph examination.

Employees hired after October 1, 2017: Lyon County understands that a job analysis is being completed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One of the outcomes of the job analysis is the determination of one or more job specific tests that will either qualify or disqualify the post-offer or post-employment (fit for duty) candidate for the position.

For the Classification Series of LYON COUNTY: LAW ENFORCEMENT and DETENTION OFFICERS: The Company representative hereby acknowledges the following as valid physical requirements:

- Employee lifts/carries 130 maximum pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day).

- Employee lifts/carries 86 maximum pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day).

- Employee lifts/carries 43 maximum pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time or over 500 times per day).

- Employee's position requires pushing a maximum force of 107.

- Employee's position requires pulling a maximum force of 107.

- Employee's position requires successful completion of pre-employment background, physical, drug screen, work screen and polygraph examinations and participates in the random drug and alcohol screening program.

SAFE LIFTING CRITERIA:

- Floor to knuckle: 100 lbs

- 12 to knuckle: 117.5 lbs

- Knuckle to shoulder: N/A

- Shoulder to overhead: N/A

- Carry: 100

- Push: 100 lbs force (sled + 235 lbs)

- Pull: 100 lbs force (sled + 235 lbs)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS;                  LIFT/CARRY;

Stand: O                                     10 lbs. or less: C

Walk: O                                       11-20 lbs.: F

Sit: N                                           21-50 lbs.: F

Handling: N                                  51-100: N

Reach Outward: O                        Over 100 lbs.: N

Reach above shoulder: O                Push/Pull;

Climb: O                                        12 lbs. or less: C

Crawl: O                                        13-25 lbs.: F

Squat or kneel: O                            26-40 lbs.: O

Bend: O                                          41-100 lbs.: N

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+hrs/day).

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5+hrs/day).

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs. per day).

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). *The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless exempt, employees covered by the Act must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rates of pay.

Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening prior to employment .

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note that this position is not eligible for remote work or telecommuting and must be performed on-site at our physical location.