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Animal Control Officer
County Animal Control · Full Time
$ 17.00 per hour Must be available to be on call for after hour emergencies when needed salary
Filled (Feb 25, 2022) status
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Animal Control Officer
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Posted Feb 8, 2022; Filled (Feb 25, 2022)
Job Summary
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- Perform a variety of animal control functions in the area of field enforcement and kennel maintenance; other duties as
- required to complete operational needs. (Weekends and Holidays Required)
Responsibilities And Duties
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- Maintain awareness and understanding of State Statutes and Taney County Animal Control ordinances
- Maintain awareness and understanding how to properly capture and impound strays, controllable/uncontrollable
- animals
- Receive animal complaints from public, in compliance to ordinances
- Approach, capture & transport animals while ensuring the safety & well-being of animals as well as public
- Examine health of animals and determine if veterinarian needs to be contacted
- Administer vaccinations as needed
- Investigate and quarantine for animal bites
- Testify in court if required
- Feed/water animals
- Wash / Sanitize food and water dishes
- Maintain a Clean work environment
- Must be available to be on call for after hour emergencies when needed
Qualifications And Skills
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- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid driver's license required
- Working knowledge of computer hardware, software and accessories
- Knowledgeable of rules, regulations and State Statutes regarding housing and care of animals
- Ability to keep accurate records and create detailed reports
Salary
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- $ 17.00 per hour
- Must be available to be on call for after hour emergencies when needed
- SALARY: $ 17.00 per hour
Status
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- Full Time, 40 hours per week; Monday-Saturday
- Taney County is a substance free, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE). Contact Human Resources
- at (417)546-7237 for information. Applications can be obtained at the Human Resources Department or online at
- www.taneycounty.org.
- Posted: February 08, 2022
- Initials: DM
- STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours per week; Monday-Saturday
Footer
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- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
- Taney County is a substance free, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE). Contact Human Resources
- at (417)546-7237 for information. Applications can be obtained at the Human Resources Department or online at
Posting Duration
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- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
Posting Benefits Package
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This is the benefits package assigned to this specific job posting so older openings keep the historical benefits information they were published with.
- Package: Missouri Lagers 2019 Handbook
- Effective: Aug 28, 2019
Overview
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- This historical package referenced the Missouri LAGERS 2019 Member Handbook for retirement coverage details.
- LAGERS provides a protected defined-benefit retirement payment from the employer that begins at retirement and continues for life.
Retirement Eligibility
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- Members become vested after 60 months (5 years) of credited service in the LAGERS system, whether earned with one employer or multiple LAGERS employers.
- Normal retirement age is 60 for general employees and 55 for police officers, firefighters, and many public safety personnel.
- Early retirement is available with a reduced monthly benefit, generally between ages 55-60 for general employees and 50-55 for police or fire classifications.
- Some employers elect a Rule of 80 option for earlier retirement eligibility.
Benefit Basics
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- Monthly benefit payments are calculated from the benefit multiplier, final average salary, and credited service.
- LAGERS retirement payments are designed to be protected from market swings and payable every month for as long as the member lives.
Contact
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- Website: www.molagers.org
- Telephone: (573) 636-9455 or (800) 447-4334
- Office Location: 701 W. Main St., Jefferson City, MO 65101