Animal Control Officer
King County
Auburn, WA
Full-time
Law Enforcement / Security
Posted on December 5, 2019
- Summary
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Animal Control Officer!
Are you someone who takes great interest in the health and wellbeing of animals and can also work considerately and effectively with their human owners? Are you interested in being a leader in service excellence, committed to building an enduring legacy of continuous improvement and employee engagement? Are you a team player?
RASKC provides animal services to 24 cities and unincorporated King County, this includes: rescuing stray, injured, neglected or abused pets; reuniting orphaned pets with families and/or helping them find forever homes through RASKC's pet adoption centers in Kent and Kirkland, including several other partner locations; providing pet licensing services; a wide array of volunteering opportunities and much more. King County is a national leader in improving animal outcomes as a municipal shelter, using data and model practices to achieve a 92% live release rate in 2017.
Records and Licensing Services' guiding principles and core values govern our roles and responsibilities as employees. We are actively seeking employees whose behavior is in alignment with our division's core values of; Collaboration, Service-Oriented, Results-Focused, Accountability, Innovation, Fair, Just, and Professional.
Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate skill and ability to:- Respond to complaints of animal nuisance and vicious or abused animals and determine course of action, write reports and issue written warnings or citations;
- Rescue domestic owned or stray animals, livestock and wildlife, including injured and deceased animals;
- Safely handle aggressive, sick, injured or diseased animals; effectively communicate and use deescalating techniques when dealing with confrontational individuals; safely drive a County vehicle obeying all laws; and operate other required equipment in a safe and lawful manner;
- Transport animals to other shelter and/or veterinary facilities, adoption events;
- Enforce animal control ordinances;
- Prepare court cases and testify in court; and
- Educate and counsel the public on pet care and laws and regulations covering pet ownership.
- Have the ability to handle animals in a humane manner under a variety of conditions and are willing to vaccinate and euthanize animals as directed;
- Are experienced in animal handling and behavior assessment techniques, proper methods for the care and feeding of animals, cleaning of cages, kennels, and other areas;
- Interested in working directly with our diverse community, providing quality customer service by responding to complaints, inquiries, and problems using effective listening and clear communication;
- Are able to maintain composure under difficult and stressful situations;
- Can handle cash, accurately account for monies, licenses, and items subject to inventory and accurately make mathematical calculations and enter data;
- Are skilled in engaging and building relationships with colleagues, staff and community members; and
- Are passionate about teamwork!
- The successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical including the ability to perform moderate to difficult strenuous manual tasks including lifting animals weighing up to sixty (60) pounds on a frequent basis.
- Successful candidate will need to complete the Animal Control Academy. To complete the Animal Control Academy candidates must be able to pass a background check.
- Have or be able to obtain a Euthanasia Drug Certification.
- Have or are able to obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License at the time of hire, with no moving violations within the past year.
- Our successful candidate must be able to work mandatory overtime, after hours, weekends, and holidays including on-call availability.
- This position is represented by the Animal Control Officers Guild.
The recruitment for this position is open to all applicants. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter addressing why you want to work for RASKC and what it means to you to serve King County residents.
Pay range listed reflects the 2020 King County salary table.
If you have any questions, please contact Andrés Boyer, Recruiter, by e-mail at aboyer@kingcounty.gov, or by phone at 206-263-8388. Connect with me on LinkedIn!
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.