Animal Control Officer I

City of Lenexa; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 2,896,000 - 3,357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance premiums

Retirement match

On-site clinic

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Disability plan

Tuition reimbursement

Rec Center membership

Job summary

The City of Lenexa’s Police Department is hiring a full-time Animal Control Officer I to protect residents and property from stray, wild, and dangerous animals. You will respond to calls, secure animals, enforce ordinances, and resolve violations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. It offers competitive benefits, paid leave, retirement contributions, and opportunities for professional growth within a respected municipal agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and investigate calls involving stray, wild, or unrestrained animals.
• Capture and impound animals and identify contacts/owners.
• Talk to owners and attempt to resolve problems.
• Issue citations if necessary.
• Prepare reports on incidents and actions taken.
• Euthanize injured or sick animals when appropriate and dispose of carcasses.
• Picks up and disposes of dead animals from streets and citizens.
• Conduct general vehicular patrols for animal control purposes.
• Educate the public about responsible animal care.
• Drive City-owned vehicle to perform essential functions of the position.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Lenexa is currently hiring for a full time Animal Control Officer I in our Police Department The Lenexa Police Department hires highly motivated men and women who enjoy working with the public and delivering the highest level of professional police services We are an agency with an exceptional reputation and have been identified as a nation wide leader in the law enforcement community We strongly believe in providing our employees with opportunities for both professional and personal development At the City of Lenexa our employees are dedicated to the Citys core values integrity service teamwork dedication vision and caring

Position Summary

This civilian position involves protecting persons and property from stray wild and dangerous animals by responding to calls for service securing animals enforcing ordinances and resolving issues involving violations and complaints

Essential Functions

• Responds to and investigates complaints and reported bite cases involving stray wild or unrestrained animals
• Captures and impounds animals as necessary and identifies contacts owners
• Talks to owners and attempts to resolve problems
• Issues citations if necessary
• Prepares reports
• Euthanizes injured or sick animals and disposes of carcasses
• Picks up and disposes of dead animals from citizens and streets
• Conducts general vehicular patrol of the City for animal control purposes
• Educates the public about responsible animal care
• Drives City owned vehicle to perform essential functions of position

Qualifications

Minimum: High school diploma or GED

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Environment and Physical Factors

This position requires good physical condition including the ability and endurance to sprint lift crawl climb etc to respond effectively to calls for service capture domestic and wild animals as well as perform all duties required; the ability to work in extreme weather conditions; the ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods; must have 2040 visual acuity or correctable and adequate night vision to read addresses license tags and gather evidence; must have good olfactory sensory capability; the ability to hear in both ears sufficient to hear radio communications detect sounds and gather information related to animal control activity

Compensation and Benefits

Starting rate of pay is 2102 to 2437 per hour dependent on minimum qualifications and directly related experience

• Low cost premiums for medical dental and vision insurance
• 4 employer retirement contribution with optional 2 match
• Free or low cost on site medical clinic
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Minimum 2 weeks of vacation during first year
• Paid sick leave and personal leave bonus personal leave during first year
• Six weeks of paid parental leave
• City paid short term and long term disability plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to 4500 per year
• Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center

Hiring Process

To qualify applicants must also be able to pass an oral board interview board a polygraph examination an extensive background investigation psychological and medical screenings including a pre employment drug test

As an equal opportunity employer the City of Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly with consistency and respect while providing a positive challenging and rewarding work environment

We value and encourage diversity in our workplace