Employment

4.16.13 Job Description: Animal Control Officer

POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of the St. John Metropolitan Police Department to maintain a general job description for the position of animal control officer, both full-time and or part-time.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this general order is to codify and publish this agency’s job description for the position of animal control officer, full-time and or part-time.

SCOPE OF POLICY
The General Order is applicable to all members of this agency.

Should any portion of this policy conflict with any federal or state law then the more restrictive shall have precedence. If any provision of this policy is held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the remaining provisions of this policy shall not be affected thereby. This policy supersedes all previous orders or policies relating to similar topics issued by this department.

This policy is for internal use only and does not enlarge an employee’s liability in any way. The policy should not be construed as creating a higher duty of care, in an evidentiary sense, with respect to third party civil claims against employees. A violation of this policy, if proven, can only form the basis of a complaint by this department for non-judicial administrative action in accordance with the laws governing employee discipline.

General Order 4.16.13 Job Description: Animal Control Officer

General Description
The animal control officer serves as a municipal agent of the town concerning animal protection, control, public health, and welfare as it relates to animal control.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Standards, Skills, and Knowledge
   1. Job Standards: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
      1. High school diploma or GED.
      2. Successful completion in the St John Metropolitan Police Department Police Animal Control Officer hiring process.
   2. Skills
      1. Proficient in operating the necessary tools and devices to capture animals.
      2. Learn, interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to animal control and animal protection.
      3. Effectively communicate with Central Dispatch.
      4. Effectively determine animal diseases to assist in determining the proper disposition for an animal.
      5. Determine the proper action to take when confronting animals who are agitated, vicious, frightened, or injured.
      6. Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
      7. Ability to write clear, accurate, factual, and concise reports.
      8. Ability to properly and safely tranquilize animals as necessary.
      9. Meet and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
      10. Excellent and safe driving ability and practices.
      11. Ability to take initiative with little direct supervision.
   3. Knowledge
      1. Knowledge of basic methods of animal collection, care, and disposal.
      2. Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of animal capture and control.
      3. Proficiency with personal computers specifically mobile data units, computer software, and applications.
      4. Knowledge of state, federal laws, and Town ordinances.
      5. Knowledge of Town geography and boundaries.
      6. General knowledge of office equipment, including a fax machine, copier, telephone, calculator, and shredder.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. The animal control officer shall serve as the Town of St. John’s primary agent concerning animal protection and control in addition to public health and safety as it relates to Animal Control.
2. The animal control officer shall conduct preventative patrols to detect roaming nuisance or injured animals.
3. Respond to citizen complaints concerning animals.
4. Is responsible for the detection and investigation of incidents involving cruelty to animals.
5. The animal control officer will keep records and write reports as required by this Department and the State of Indiana using the Spillman database.
6. Conduct an annual survey of licensed and unlicensed canines.
7. The animal control officer will enforce all laws and ordinances pertaining to all animals.
8. Conduct preventative educational programs and enforcement activities that are designed to prevent the incidence or spread of rabies.
9. The animal control officer will operate and maintain a Department vehicle.
10. Transport animals to the St. John animal shelter and examine captured animals for illness or injury.
11. Will transport sick or injured animals to the veterinarian for medical treatment as needed.
12. Responds to assist on-duty Officers with animal control issues as needed.
13. The animal control officer is responsible for removing dead animals from roadways and dispose of them.
14. The animal control officer will quarantine animals that are suspected of inflicting an animal bite on a person and provide follow-up contact to ascertain if the animal is showing any signs of sickness or rabies. The animal control officer will then file a report with the Health Department.
15. The animal control officer shall issue citations to enforce Town animal regulations including licensing requirements and the leash law.
16. The animal control officer shall testify in court as an expert witness regarding the enforcement of animal control laws.

Controls Over Position
The Animal Control Officer, full-time and or part-time is hired upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police. The Patrol Commander or designee is the direct supervisor of the Animal Control Officer.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

2023 hourly starting rate of $15.54, per Town Ordinance 1787.

36 hour, per two week pay cycle.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement/contract between the employer and employee/contractor and it is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

To Apply please DOWNLOAD and then complete the Employment Application Form, be sure to save the pdf after filling it out, and bring the completed application, in person, to Administrative Assistant Amy Gross, at the St. John Police Department, located at 11033 W 93rd Ave, St. John Indiana, no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, February 3, 2023.

Public Works Employee

CLASS TITLE: Maintenance
LOCATION: Public Works Facility
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
EMPLOYMENT LEVEL: Non-Exempt
DIVISION: Public Works

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Performs a variety of skilled, technical and maintenance work in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Town’s Water, Sewer, Street, Storm Drainage Facilities, Street Lighting, Buildings and Parks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Public Works General Foreman.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Receives work assignments from the General Foreman. Completes work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Identifies and recommends repairs throughout the entire Town to the General Foreman.
• Identifies the need for tools and equipment required in order to perform various tasks.
• Submits daily verbal and/or written reports to the General Foreman on the activities of each day.
• Available for emergency and non-emergency overtime when necessary or required by the General Foreman.
• Work with the General Foreman and/or the designated Safety Trainer to acquire adequate training in issues that relate to safety.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the Water, Sewer, Street and Park departments.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

(A) High School diploma, GED equivalent, or higher education level required; and

(B) Five (5) years’ experience relating to the construction, repair, and maintenance of water, sewer, street, or storm drainage systems; parks; street lighting, including the operation of all related maintenance equipment, or

(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A) Thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in public water supply and distribution systems, sewer collection systems and lift stations, storm drainage systems, and street systems; thorough knowledge of pipe installation, connection, and repair; thorough knowledge of road construction and maintenance; and a thorough knowledge of park maintenance.

(B) Skilled in operation of the tools and equipment listed below.

(C) Have the ability to operate and maintain various equipment used in the department including, but not limited to, a backhoe, dump trucks and sewer cleaners; perform construction and maintenance work; ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, as well as the public.

(D) Ability to prioritize, follow directions, and work under pressure.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid State Driver’s license with CDL endorsement or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Various motorized vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, dump truck, plow truck, pickup truck, utility truck, street sweeper, sewer cleaner truck, street roller, backhoe, skid-steer, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, branch chipper, leaf vacuum, sanders, generators, trencher, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, mobile radio, and phone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee usually works in outside weather conditions, usually works near moving mechanical parts, and occasionally is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee may also be exposed to extreme heat or cold in outdoor conditions or extreme heat or cold in non-weather related conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings, and moderately quiet in office settings.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interviews and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and it is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

This position carries a competitive hourly wage and includes: paid vacation; paid holidays; and health, life and dental insurance. Applications will be accepted in an ongoing basis.

To Apply, please DOWNLOAD and then complete the Employment Application Form, be sure to save the pdf after filling it out, and e-mail it along with a resume to: jobs@stjohnin.com or mail a completed application and resume to:
St. John Public Works Department
9350 Hack Street
St. John, Indiana 46373

If there are any questions, please contact Administrative Assistant T. Anderko at (219) 365-4655.