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Animal Control Officer

County Animal Control · Full Time

$ 17.00 per hour + Benefits Must be available to be on call for after hour emergencies when needed salary
Filled (Jun 19, 2024) status
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Animal Control Officer

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Posted Jun 4, 2024; Filled (Jun 19, 2024)

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 + Benefits
  • Must be available to be on call for after hour emergencies when needed
  • SALARY: $ 17.00 per hour + Benefits

Status

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  • Full Time, 40 hours per week
  • (Monday - Saturday)
  • Taney County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE) & substance-free workplace.
  • Applications are available in Human Resources or downloaded from www.taneycounty.org.
  • For further information, please contact Human Resources at (417) 546-7237
  • Posted: June 04, 2024
  • Initials: DM
  • STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours per week

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  • Application Deadline: Open until position is filled
  • Applications are available in Human Resources or downloaded from www.taneycounty.org.
  • For further information, please contact Human Resources at (417) 546-7237

Posting Benefits Package

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  • Package: 2023 Employee Benefits Package
  • Effective: Jul 28, 2023

Overview

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  • Taney County Human Resources Department, PO Box 703, Forsyth, MO 65653, (417) 546-7285.
  • All benefits begin the first day of the month following 60 days from the first day of employment.
  • The coverage shown is based on Taney County's 2023 Benefits Package.

Retirement

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  • LAGERS is county funded and vests 100% after 5 years.
  • The Rule of 80 applies using years of service plus age.
  • Full retirement age is 60 for most employees; Deputy Officer, Corrections, and Dispatch reach full retirement age at 55.
  • CERF vests after 8 years and has a full retirement age of 62.
  • CERF Savings vests after 5 years; employees may elect additional payroll deductions matched 50% up to 4% of gross pay.

Medical Insurance

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  • Employee core-plan premium is paid 100% by Taney County.
  • Dependent medical premium is paid 50% by Taney County.

Dental Insurance

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  • Employee dental premium is paid 100% by Taney County.

Group Life Insurance

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  • Employee coverage includes $25,000 paid by Taney County under the group policy.
  • Spouse coverage includes $5,000 paid by Taney County under the group policy.
  • Children receive up to $2,500 of coverage depending on the child's age.

Optional Benefits

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  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending is available.
  • Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available.
  • Voluntary Life Insurance is available with a guarantee amount of $130,000 for the employee and $25,000 for the spouse.
  • AFLAC options include Cancer Policy, Accident Policy, Critical Care Policy, and Short Term Disability.
  • Vision Insurance is available as an elective benefit.

Vacation

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  • At the first anniversary, employees receive 5 days (40 hours) of paid vacation time for the anniversary year.
  • Year 1: 40 hours; Year 2: prorated; Years 3-4: 80 hours; Years 5-9: 100 hours; Year 10+: 120 hours.

Personal Days

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  • At the first anniversary, employees receive 3 days (24 hours) of personal time to use before year-end.
  • Employees may roll over 2 days (16 hours) from year to year, and receive another 3 days (24 hours) in January of the following year.

Sick Leave

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  • Sick leave begins accruing on the first day of work; the first month may be prorated.
  • Employees receive accrued time at month end, and all other months add 8 hours of additional sick leave on the last day of the month.
  • A full year of work accrues 12 days (96 hours) of sick leave.

Holidays

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  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
  • Presidents Day (third Monday in February)
  • Harry S. Truman Birthday (May 8)
  • Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Labor Day (first Monday in September)
  • Columbus Day (second Monday in October)
  • Veterans Day (November 11)
  • Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
  • Friday after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day (December 25)