Douglas County Sheriff's Office
This position performs duties in enforcement of regulatory controls pertaining to dogs and/or predatory animals; investigate public complaints regarding dogs or predatory animals killing livestock.
Essential Functions:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
- Receive and investigate complaints from the public, which include: abuse, neglect, strays, noise disturbances, running at large, animals killing livestock, etc. Resolve complaint, and take appropriate action, which includes: pick up animals, deliver to animal shelter, locate and talk to owners, issue citations.
- Participate in euthanization program.
- Receive and investigate cruelty complaints from public; determine and implement appropriate course of action.
- Pick up injured animals and take to nearest veterinarian.
- Participate in office support duties; ie: answer telephone, issue licenses, collect fees, take complaints, handle bounty claims, operate radio dispatch and computer terminal equipment.
- Represent department to public by enforcement of rules and regulations; attending meetings, court appearances, and meeting with news media.
- Maintain required reports and record keeping.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:
- Two years progressively responsible experience in law enforcement or with animals
Knowledge of: Considerable knowledge of animal behavior, health, care and handling; reasonable knowledge of appropriate safety practices in dealing with all animals; basic knowledge of laws relating to animal control. Skill and Ability to: Safely operate required equipment (traps, restraints, firearms). Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; identify and distinguish damage done by dogs and/or other animals; euthanasia and dispose of animals; estimate time and materials and manage time efficiently; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques; maintain record keeping systems; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, other agency representatives, animal owners, law enforcement officials, veterinarians, schools and the public.
Desirable qualifications:
- At time of appointment, euthanasia technician certificate.
SUPPLEMENTAL FORM: Please read the attached Disqualifiers before completing a Douglas County application form. Click here to read the Disqualifiers.
Required
- At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon drivers license
- Regular and consistent attendance
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