Job Description

Department

Police Department

Division

Animal Services

DO NOT APPLY ON INDEED, PLEASE APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE AT: https://www.wycokck.org/Departments/Human-Resources/Careers

Location of Position

3301 Park Drive, Kansas City, KS - Animal Services Shelter

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position provides assistance to the Animal Services shelter.Animal Services Officers are responsible for capturing and impounding stray animals, locating owners, assisting with investigations of bite cases and reported animal cruelty complaints, enforcing ordinances, providing testimony in court cases, writing incident reports, and providing humane care to animals under their supervision. Additional work involves cleaning and maintaining the facility, examining animal kennels, and other duties associated with the operation of the Animal Services facility as required. Weekend hours are generally required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

: High School diploma or GED and experience in animal services work.Ability to deal with the public appropriately and effectively. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports. Willing to participate in criminal proceedings, including but not limited to testifying in judicial court proceedings. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with peers and subordinates.Must possess a quality background which will be checked. Valid Driver's license is required (validKansas Driver's License required within 30 days of Wyandotte County residency) and must have good driving record. Ability to work shifts and weekends. Will be subject to call-out duties and flexible shift schedules which generally require weekend hours. Hours per week may fluctuate. An additional questionnaire is required to be completed at the time the application is submitted.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO TAKE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL AND DRUG SCREEN.

It is the policy of the Unified Government not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, sex, age or disability. All applicants for this position who do not presently hold a safety sensitive position with the UnifiedGovernment will be required to submit to a drug test after successful bid and before actual appointment.

MUST BE A RESIDENT OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY OR WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN 12 MONTHS.

PUBLIC LAW REQUIRES ALL NEW APPOINTEES TO SUBIT PROOF OF IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County / Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.

EOE

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline (913) 573-5660 or email the staff member.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.23 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance
Work Location: In person