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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUniformed Support Services - Animal Services OfficerJEFFERSON COUNTY Job Description Attachment Description: Uniformed Support Services Job Titles: Corrections Officer Court Deputy Animal Services Officer Department: Sheriffs Office The attachment is to be made part of each of the following job descriptions: - Corrections Officer - Court Deputy - Animal Services Officer Three Job Descriptions in One Classification: In an effort to streamline the Sheriff s Office cross unitization of employees, the Sheriff s Office has created the Uniformed Support Services Division. This allows the Sheriff s Office to incorporate three separate working classifications into one unit. The group classification includes the following three job descriptions: Corrections Officer and Court Deputy and Animal Services Officer. Civil Service Testing: The creation of the Uniformed Support Services Division allows for a "wrap around" job classification recognizing the common requirements shared by all three job descriptions. Thus, allowing a single Civil Service examination. This also allows for flexibility and cross -utilization between these three job descriptions as workload and staffing -flow occur. Within the unit, the Sheriff s Office enumerates by title the specific duties, responsibilities, skills and requirements of these positions as described in each of the job descriptions. Job Title: Department: Division: Civil Service Position: Reports To: FLSA EXEMPT (Y/1S): UNION: BBP: HIPAA: Location: Approved By: Approved Date: JEFFERSON COUNTY Job Description Animal Services Officer Sheriff's Office Uniformed Support Services Yes Sergeant of Patrol No Fraternal Order of Police / JCSOUSS Association Yes Level 4 79 Elkins Road, Port Hadlock,XA 98339 Human Resources Manager February 2020 d SUMMARY: Performs duties related to the daily enforcement of Animal Services regulations in the field to meet the requirements established by the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County and promote compliance and enforcement of state laws, WACS and Ordinances regulating animal treatment by performing the following duties. This position is part of the Uniformed Support Services division which incorporates three separate working classifications into one unit and includes Corrections Officer, Court Deputy, and Animal Services Officer. These classifications may be cross -utilized as workload and staffing flow occur. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The position's essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Assist with the enforcement of all ordinances and laws of the City, County, and the State of Washington relating to the care, treatment, control, impound and licensing of animals. Understand, comply with and administer Commissioned Officer Duties as outlined in the Criminal Justice Training Animal Control Academy. Maintain accurate records of animal control activity. Follow-up on complaints relating to the care of animals and report back to the 'Reporting Party'. Patrols assigned areas. Resolve conflicts relating to problems with animals. Inform the public through verbal explanation or literature relating to the care and responsibility of animals and licenses. Write complete concise reports. Prepare monthly activity reports pertinent to Animal Service activity. Capture and transport animals to housing facilities as appropriate. Respond to calls for service outside normal work hours. Coordinates animal services program with other organizations such as the Jefferson County Humane Jefferson County Job Description: Uniformed Support Services - Animal Services Officer Page 2 of 4 Society. Function as a point of contact for the public on issues related to Animal Services and animal control, including personal contact, through education outreach and assistance with enforcement of animal control ordinances. Testify in court as needed. May give public presentations to Community Groups. Within the scope of training, assists deputies in other assignments within the Sheriff's Office on a temporary or emergency basis — for example, by providing safety and security at the JCSO Jail. Cross -trains with other responsibilities in the Sheriff's Office as directed, possibly to include training to act on a temporary or emergency basis as a Corrections Officer or Court Deputy. When required, is available to work outside of regular work hours. Must be able to work mandatory overtime in the jail facility as required by the Sheriff or his/her designee. Performs other tasks as directed. Other duties may be assigned by the Sheriff or his/her designee. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competence in the following areas: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information. Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment -free environment. Ethics - Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Makes timely decisions. Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Jefferson County Job Description: Uniformed Support Services - Animal Services Officer Page 3 of 4 QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED.) Must be 21 years of age. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Post -secondary education in a law enforcement field is desirable. LANGUAGE SHILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two -digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Word Processing software. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Washington State Driver's License with a driving record free of serious or frequent violations and ability to maintain a valid license. Must successfully complete the Washington State Corrections Academy within one (1) year of employment. Must successfully complete the Washington State Animal Control Academy within one (1) year of employment. Must successfully complete Euthanasia and Chemical Capture Certification within one (1) year of employment. Must complete additional in-service trainings and maintain ongoing certifications as directed. Must be able to pass a Personal Background Evaluation including a Polygraph test, Psychological Test, Physical Exam, Drug Screen and fingerprinting. OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to supervise activities of kennel aid, clerk hire and other shelter workers including inmates, Jefferson County Job Description: Uniformed Support Services - Animal Services Officer Page 4 of 4 community service organizations and must work in a constructive manner. Ability to make effective decisions in emergency situations. Ability to understand several conversations happening at the same time. Ability to assign priority to calls and identify potential dangers associated with a call. Ability to read maps accurately. Ability to write detailed incident, activity and other reports. Knowledge of Jefferson County place names and locations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. May be required to work outside in adverse weather conditions or near mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.