Animal Control Officer I — Public Safety & Field Patrol

City of Lenexa, Kansas; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental and vision

4% employer retirement contribution +

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Lenexa is hiring a full-time Animal Control Officer I in the Police Department. This civilian role protects people and property by responding to animal-related calls, securing animals, enforcing ordinances and resolving violations and complaints.

Starting pay is $21.02 to $24.37 per hour; benefits include low-cost medical, dental and vision, retirement contribution, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and more. This position requires physical capability and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Physical ability to perform demanding tasks and endure extreme weather.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and investigates complaints and bite cases involving stray, wild or unrestrained animals; captures/impounds; issues citations; 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.
• Educates the public about responsible animal care.
• Drives City-owned vehicle to perform essential functions.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Lenexa is hiring a full-time Animal Control Officer I in the Police Department. This civilian role protects people and property by responding to animal-related calls, securing animals, enforcing ordinances and resolving violations and complaints.

Starting pay is $21.02 to $24.37 per hour; benefits include low-cost medical, dental and vision, retirement contribution, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and more. This position requires physical capability and a valid driver’s license.