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  • Animal Control Officer

    Kingman, Arizona United States MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ Full Time $34,382.40 Annually Apr 25, 2025
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    MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ

    With over 13,400 square miles, Mohave County is the fifth largest county in the U.S., and sixth largest county by population in Arizona . Situated in northwestern Arizona, it borders Utah, Nevada and California and contains elevations from 500 to over 8,400 feet above sea level. Mohave County is a rapidly growing county and has over 209,550 full time residents. Populations can exceed 350,000 during the winter "snowbird" season. Most residents live in one of the four incorporated cities: Kingman (the County seat); Bullhead City; Lake Havasu City; or Colorado City. Mohave County has over 1,000 miles of fresh water shoreline along the Colorado River and its lakes include Mohave, Havasu and Mead. Boating, jet skiing, water skiing, fishing and white water rafting opportunities abound. Wilderness areas lie a short drive in any direction within the County. Campers, hikers, mountain bikers, rock hounds and horseback riders find easy access to scenic trails, hidden creeks, hot springs, and beautiful southwestern vistas. The western portion of the Grand Canyon offers hikers some of the most spectacular views in the United States. Laughlin, Nevada, lies across the Colorado River from Bullhead City providing easy access to gaming activities, entertainment and nightlife. Las Vegas is only 90 minutes from Kingman with a bypass to tour the historic Hoover Dam.    

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    Job Description

    Job Summary

    Mohave County Sheriff's Office is looking to fill an Animal Control Officer position.

    As an Animal Control Officer you will work as part of a team and be responsible for independent work. You will repeat some of the same mental and physical activities each day and make decisions that strongly impact others, usually without consulting a supervisor This position will have a high level of social contact and communicate with others by phone, e-mail, and in person daily. Must be able to deal with conflict situations and people who may be angry or unpleasant.

    Work is mostly outdoors and will often be exposed to outdoor climate.

    Always wear uniforms, protective or safety attire - such as bulletproof vests.

    Work in an assigned county vehicle daily.

    40 hours per week, 4 - 10-hour schedule, work weekends but no holidays.
    Must pass drug screen post offer.
    Must successfully complete a background investigation.
    Must successfully complete a polygraph.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
    • Operates a motor vehicle safely and in accordance with vehicle operation requirements to patrol an assigned area.
    • Operates a two-way radio effectively utilizing proper codes.
    • Patrols assigned area to collect stray dogs and other animals, and issues citations in accordance with violations of city, county and state ordinances, regulations and procedures.
    • Investigates calls and complaints regarding animals and takes appropriate action to abate the problem.
    • Conducts investigations into reports of animal cruelty.
    • Rescues and/or relocates animals in distress.
    • Locates, quarantines and observes animals for symptoms of rabies, impounds animals when necessary.
    • Collects, removes and disposes of deceased animals and carcasses.
    • Euthanizes animals in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures.
    • Responds to questions and advises the public regarding codes, ordinances, regulations and procedures regarding animals to include quarantines, licensing and sale and disposal of animals.
    • Provides court testimony and files complains for possible court action.
    • Maintains complete, accurate daily work records on appropriate forms and maintains prescribed records and reports.
    • Cleans, organizes and maintains vehicle, equipment and tools used during performance of work assignments. Reports any vehicle/equipment/tool malfunctions or unsafe problems and arranges for repairs or replacements.
    • Promotes humane awareness towards care and treatment of animals through education and by example.
    • As assigned, participates in training new employees or performing work for coworkers in their absence or as required to include providing customer service to the public, feeding and watering animals, and cleaning and sanitizing of animals’ quarters.
    • Prepares deceased animals that are suspected of being rabid and forwards specimens for state laboratory examination.
    • Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.


    Minimum Qualifications

    • High School diploma /GED (General Education Degree).
    • One (1) year experience of handling animals
    • OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.


    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    • Relevant local, state and federal ordinances, regulations and procedures pertaining to animal control and care.
    • Principles, practices, techniques and methods of animal control in performing education, compliance and enforcement activities and participating in the care of animals.
    • Physical and behavioral characteristics of common breeds of domestic animals.
    • Common disease symptoms and behaviors domestic and wild animals display.
    • The various types of wild animals common to the geographic area and their physical and behavioral characteristics.
    • The practices and techniques in the welfare and humane treatment of animals.
    • The safe operation of a motor vehicle.
    • Safe, efficient use of equipment, tools and aids utilized in performance of animal control and care activities.
    • Work independently and efficiently organize workload and schedule.
    • Interpret technical information encountered in the performance of responsibilities.
    • Secure facts, document information, evaluate data and draw valid conclusions.
    • Diplomatically and tactfully resolve nonconforming conditions and issue citations for code and ordinance violations.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, the general public and County departments and related local and state agencies and to deal tactfully and diplomatically in adverse situations.
    • Make accurate and detailed observations and comprehend, retain and recall factual information.
    • Maintain complete, accurate up-to-date records and prepare timely written reports.
    • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
    • Give and receive orders, to follow verbal and written instructions, and to work as a team member in a structured working environment.
    • Apply training and common sense to identify potentially precarious situations, to make effective logical decisions, and to exercise the appropriate measure of tact or force to resolve unruly, dangerous or emotionally charged situations with minimum injury to self, animals and other involved.


    https://resources.mohave.gov/file/HumanResources/Benefits/Benefits%20Overview.pdf

    Closing Date/Time: 5/25/2025 5:00 PM Arizona
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