Animal Control Officer (SS-44364)

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled, with Bi-Weekly Reviews

POSITION: Animal Control Officer

SALARY: $21.86-$25.30, per hour

REPORTS TO: Police Captain

LOCATION: Law Enforcement, Nespelem, WA 

Basic Functions: This is a Non-Exempt position. Incumbent maintains all aspects of animal protection and control in compliance with Tribal Code and local law, ensures complaints are handled efficiently and effectively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

• The position typically requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; must be 21 years of age; must successfully clear a criminal background check; must successfully complete a reserve accredited Law Enforcement Academy within one year of hire.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ vehicle insurance. Must possess First Aid/CPR certification or have the ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check including psychological and polygraph testing.
• Must be able to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties
• Pass mandatory Drug Test after orientation
• CPR/First Aide Certification within 1^st year
• Pass random drug tests
• Maintain confidentiality, as this is a safety sensitive position at all times.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, and or shift schedules to accommodate the needs of the Colville Tribe Police Department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires Incumbent must be knowledgeable of geographical layout, culture, and lifestyles of the reservation; must possess effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to elicit information from upset or irate citizens; must be skilled driver in adverse weather conditions.
• Requires to establish and maintain effective working relations with community members, public or private sector.
• Requires to establish and maintain good working relations with other law enforcement agencies and personnel.
• Requires to effectively communicate with citizens including the ability to elicit information from upset and irate citizens; exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in a calm manner.
• Requires to understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely both oral and written information.
• Job may include sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Requires to operate assigned equipment that falls under the Tribal Police Department.
• Requires the ability to drive in adverse weather conditions.
• Requires to be mandated to complete a reserve accredited Law Enforcement Academy within one year of hire if course is available or deemed necessary by the Chief of Police.
• Will be required to work various hours (Holidays & Weekends) to ensure animals are cared for while be held at the CCT Police Department Kennel.
• Requires to be able to use firearms and qualify with the Tribal Police Department Fire Arms policy if deemed necessary by the Chief of Police. 
• Requires incumbent must possess ability to enforce Tribal and local law; adhere to safe work practices; learn basic animal control and care principles and procedures; maintain standards of professionalism and effective public relations as a representative of Tribal Police Department.
• Requires to endure verbal and emotional abuse when encountering individuals in an antagonistic situation; interact tactfully and effectively with various culture and ethnic groups; maintain appropriate security and confidentiality  of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties.
• Requires to operate various equipment including assigned vehicle, animal trapping equipment (traps, catch poles), radio, cellular phone, first aid equipment, self-defense weapons (spray, etc.), baton, bite stick, computer, and camera.
• Requires to be able to possess ability to analyze problems and have potential for rationally and calmly taking appropriate action in both routine and non-routine situations.
• Requires to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in a variety of circumstances. 
• Requires to work flexible schedule including holidays and weekends to care for kenneled animals and as the work dictates.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Shayla Schilling, Human Resource Technician Sr. Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2296 shayla.schilling.hrs@colvilletribes.com