Community Service & Animal Control Officer

City of Commerce City; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Commerce City is seeking a Community Service Officer/Animal Control to support the Patrol Division. The role will investigate and enforce municipal codes related to animal control and parking violations, assist with traffic control at accidents, and transport stray animals.

You will respond to calls, conduct basic crime scene tasks, and participate in training to stay current on operations. Work requires practical knowledge of codes, strong communication, and dependable judgment in a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and one year of law enforcement or animal control experience; animal control and/or enforcement experience is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manages traffic control at accident scenes and secures area as directed; assists stranded motorists.
• Responds to calls, investigates and enforces municipal codes, ordinances and regulations related to animal control and parking violations.
• Responds to aggressive animal/dog complaints.
• Investigates property damage crashes by providing a mobile response to the scene of a crash.
• Collects information and evidence and completes official crash reports, applying relevant laws, issuing traffic citations, and testifying in court as necessary.
• Documents violations, prepares and serves of legal notices, establishes time limits prescribed by law or procedures; documents progress with return inspections using visual observations, notes, photographs and collecting physical evidence.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Driving license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

MDT

Records management systems

Job description

City of Commerce City is seeking a Community Service Officer/Animal Control to support the Patrol Division. The role will investigate and enforce municipal codes related to animal control and parking violations, assist with traffic control at accidents, and transport stray animals.

You will respond to calls, conduct basic crime scene tasks, and participate in training to stay current on operations. Work requires practical knowledge of codes, strong communication, and dependable judgment in a